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Farmer’s passion for Hereford breed honoured through new Foundation

The new Graham Stratford Foundation has been launched in honour of a Hampshire farmer who had a passion for the Hereford breed.

Govt urged to increase ag budget on Back British Farming Day

The government is being urged to value UK food security by increasing the current agricultural budget.

A clean plough furrow is a prerequisite for safe, high yields

Lemken introduces the benefits of its Juwel plough range and “unbeatable duo” – the Lemken Solitair and Zirkon power harrow.

Meet the new Polaris Ranger Diesel – built for farmers, by farmers

The updated Ranger Diesel was inspired by its users, and is specially adapted to the demands of UK farmers, Polaris explains.

Lay solid foundations for next year’s yield with good soil health

Growers are already looking ahead to the next cereal crop as cultivations begin – and Sea2Soil says soil health is the cornerstone in establishment prep.

Using hedges to boost biodiversity

A new report explores how farmers can increase invertebrate numbers and biodiversity, whilst maintaining the same level of food production.

Strike at Billingham cancelled after pay offer 

Loading workers at the CF Fertilisers factory will no longer strike in September.

RSABI increases focus on suicide prevention in farming 

On World Suicide Prevention Day, RSABI is set to recruit a full-time member of staff focused on suicide prevention work in Scottish agriculture.

Change is coming to sugar beet

Reforms to the UK sugar beet seed model will give growers more choice and flexibility, allowing earlier uptake of new genetics and increase choice for growers.

Key woodland management tasks this autumn

Autumn is an ideal time to ensure your woodland is in the best health for the colder winter months.

Maize: An attractive breakcrop with SFI benefits

Tom Turner of seed breeder KWS offers advice on varietal choice and outlines the new SFI maize options.

Upland farmer uses recording to grow lamb income

Elfyn Owen has boosted his income from lamb sales by performance recording his closed flock of Welsh Mountain ewes.

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