Author Posts: Farmers Guide

With the frequency of extreme weather events on the rise, there is an increasing need for agriculture to build resilience against climate change, which has been the focus of research carried out by ADAS and the Met Office Hadley Centre to identify ways farmers can adapt their practices to the changing climate.

Livestock farmers are being warned about the increased risk of grass staggers in cattle and sheep as a result of this year’s wet spring, with Rumenco nutritionist Dr Alison Bond advising supplementation to balance a lower-than-average magnesium intake from grass.

Did you know that two people die or are seriously injured each year in the UK when their machinery makes contact with overhead power lines? Scottish & Southern Electricity Networks is advocating for farmers to be aware of the power lines around them in an effort to keep them safe and accident-free.

David Miller, farm manager at Wheatsheaf Farming near Basingstoke, was an early adopter of cover cropping. With 13 years of experience behind him, he shared his learnings on successful cover crop establishment with fellow farmers during a webinar led by Severn Trent.

As part of A-Plan Insurance’s mission to support the rural community, they’ve partnered with Becca & Lizzie to support their new farming podcast venture.

Tallis Amos Group, a leading agricultural machinery dealer in the UK, is pleased to announce a new co-operation with Mazzotti, a renowned manufacturer of high-quality self-propelled sprayers.

Taking on board the key recommendations of the Rock Review, Defra has today (24th May) announced new measures to support the long-term sustainability of the tenant farming sector, including the launch of a Farm Tenancy Forum and a consultation on appointing a Tenant Farming Commissioner in England.

Having confirmed payments for last year’s wool clip, British Wool acknowledged the prices will be disappointing to members and said the organisation is doing everything it can to navigate what is currently a ‘very challenging environment’ for raw material suppliers.

Cereals will host nearly 400 exhibitors and sponsors, ranging from companies that have attended the event for years to those exhibiting for the first time or returning after a few years’ break.

Trials last year underlined the economic benefit of managing take-all with a seed treatment in risky situations and should be considered when ordering winter wheat seed for 2023 drilling.

Following the penultimate revision of the Agriculture (Wales) Bill on Tuesday 16th May, the Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) is calling for further amendments to address concerns surrounding the economic viability of agricultural businesses and provide support to new and young entrants to the industry.

Integrated into arable rotations, hybrid rye offers significant agronomic benefits combined with market opportunities in the animal feed and distilling sectors, with experts predicting the UK rye area to double in size over the next few years.