Author Posts: Farmers Guide

How to incorporate diversity into cereal-based rotations is the subject of a series of panel discussion sessions in the AHDB marquee (Stand DF C30) at the Groundswell Festival.

Agrovista, leading supplier of agronomy advice, seed and crop protection products, has pledged to donate 10% of the profits from seed sales of its exceptional new winter wheat variety Mindful to support two farming charities and help raise awareness of their helplines.

Farmers are being urged to carry out regular faecal egg count (FEC) testing before drenching lambs to get an accurate estimation of worm burden across groups, as a more targeted approach to parasite control can save producers time, money and labour.

Following the rural affairs secretary’s recent announcement at the Royal Highland Show, NFU Scotland president Martin Kennedy welcomed further clarity on the direction of agricultural support in Scotland, but emphasized the need for more details on how the new eligibility criteria will work in practice.

The pedigree herd of Santa Maria Polled Hereford cattle from Llandysul in Ceredigion will be offered for sale at Shrewsbury Auction Centre on Tuesday 27th June, presenting buyers with a unique opportunity to acquire purebred stock with premium genetics.

The Central Association of Agricultural Valuers (CAAV) has strongly opposed a proposal that would restrict Agricultural Property Relief (APR) on tenanted land to land let for at least eight years.

Sheep farmers are advised to be on high alert for a spike in the worm burden of lambs as recent wet weather is expected to cause a dramatic rise in the number of worm larvae on pastures.

With global consumption of both meat and dairy products expected to grow further over the next year, the AHDB is calling businesses to build on the successes already achieved and make the most of the export opportunities ahead.

Farmers in Scotland and Wales have been denied emergency use of Asulox (asulam) for bracken control as the devolved governments opted to follow advice from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), stating the risks posed to the environment and human health outweigh the potential benefits.

Having come across JK Machinery’s JCM VibroMAX 10133 vibrating sieve cleaner at Groundswell last year, event founder John Cherry has decided to invest in the machine to fulfill needs for greater crop separation and cleaning efficiency as he moves to increase intercropping at Lannock Manor Farm.

A new carbon decision support tool is being piloted by Innovation for Agriculture (IfA) to help farmers choose the most appropriate platform for assessing carbon on their farm from the growing number of options available.

Practical advice on how to farm in harmony with nature – and how to make that work for businesses – will be on offer with the Soil Association charity at Groundswell on the 28th and 29th June 2023.