Author Posts: Farmers Guide

As peak summer holiday season arrives in the UK, the National Sheep Association (NSA) is issuing a reminder to holiday makers of the risk posed by their pet dogs to sheep they may meet on their countryside breaks.

Despite recent rainfall, the Environment Agency is urging farmers, water companies, and the general public to maintain collective action on protecting water resources in preparation for future droughts and weather extremes.

With subsidy payments for farmers set to end this year, the Welsh government has announced the launch of an interim agri-environment scheme from 1st January 2024 to provide alternative support until the start of the proposed Sustainable Farming Scheme in 2025.

Case IH’s latest line of redesigned Puma AFS Connect CVXDrive and Multicontroller tractors has been launched with significant upgrades offering greater comfort, performance and connectivity, as part of the company’s biggest revision of the last 15 years.

A two-year feasibility study led by crop research organisation NIAB is set to explore the potential for domestic chickpea production, which could further reduce fertiliser reliance in the UK arable sector.

Farmers need to maximise efficacy and minimise resistance risks when using glyphosate to eliminate weeds ahead of drilling according to Matt Siggs of Bayer. Roundup (glyphosate) is a vital control tool on many farms, so a proactive approach is best to ensure long-term efficacy.

Dairy producers faced unprecedented volatility in 2022-23, with record high prices across the board, from inputs to milk markets. But they did an excellent job, securing record margins over purchased feed – although the gap between the top and bottom performers widened further, showing the importance of attention to detail, according to the Kingshay Dairy Costings Focus Report for 2023.

A-Plan Insurance sat down with India Bradshaw (@thecurlyfarmher) who left her career in hairdressing to start her journey into farming during the first Covid-10 lockdown.

With new dairy regulations set to increase fairness and transparency in the supply chain, farmers are being encouraged to review costs and benchmark performance and look for areas to improve for a healthier bottom line.

Long-time senior CLAAS employee Thomas Spiering will be joining the group’s executive board from 1st October 2023, where he will be overseeing the company’s self-propelled harvesters business unit.

The Equipment Theft (Prevention) Bill offers new powers to make regulations deterring the theft and resale of quads and ATVs.

Sheep farmers are promised quality, durability and versatility when choosing Nettex’s Pedigree Cotton Harnesses that are compatible with most crayon markers on the market and claimed to last multiple seasons.