Author Posts: Farmers Guide

The Advanced Feedrate Control system, developed for Case IH Axial-Flow combines and previewed at Agritechnica 2023, has been awarded a silver medal for innovation at the biennial farm machinery event organised by DLG.

The latest figures from the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) report that, between April and June 2023, the UK agriculture sector has seen more workplace fatalities than any other sector and continues to have the highest rate across all workplaces.

Blackstone’s exceptionally wide sowing window from mid-September to March looks to be a major benefit to Scottish growers, with Kirkcaldy-based farmer Willie Murray seeing high average yields of 12.5t/ha after sowing the crop for the first time in September last year.

Ruminant nutrition company Rumenco has announced its acquisition of family-run Owens Nutrition as of 21st September, 2023.

Dairy and beef farmers are being advised to plan parasite control before housing to avoid costly losses, with recent warm and wet weather exposing cattle to high worm and fluke challenges.

Following the announcement that the Habitat Wales Scheme will open for applications this Friday (29th September), NFU Cymru is calling for further clarity on funding for the scheme amid concerns that many farmers could lose a significant portion of their income due to budget constraints.

As Storm Agnes is set to kick off this storm naming season with winds of up to 75mph in many parts of the UK, NFU Mutual is urging farmers to act now and protect their farms before it is too late.

Following reports of sawdust shortages across the supply chain, farmers are being urged to secure bedding supplies now to avoid falling short in the winter.

The National Sheep Association (NSA) is inviting farmers to join a free webinar next month discussing the reason behind ongoing vaccine shortages in the industry, the implications for animal health and what to do if supplies become unavailable.

With its unique water intake monitor, designed to optimise milk production, health system manufacturer smaXtec was selected as the winner of this year’s Royal Dairy Innovation Award, presented by Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal on Monday 11th September.

Plans for a consultation with industry over the possible introduction of a Digital Passport for Combinable Crops have been confirmed for October 2023 by the project’s Leadership Group.

Set to take place at the Staffordshire County Showground on 18th-19th November, this year’s English Winter Fair is anticipating a record number of entries from young competitors as the event continues to build its success at attracting the next generation of stock people and animal handlers from across the country.