New digital agronomy brand launched
4th April 2019
Digital devices to help make informed decisions on crop protection and nutrient applications can make life easier for both arable and grassland managers and do not have to cost the earth.
Forward thinking with reverse engineering
4th April 2019
Life Scientific the Irish based R&D crop protection company has recently opened its new state-of-the-art offices and laboratories in Dublin.
Dewulf is fully prepared for a successful future
3rd April 2019
Dewulf, full-liner in agricultural machines for potatoes and carrots, stands stronger than ever in the market after a capital injection by family shareholders Hendrik Decramer and Thomas Decan, in collaboration with investor Jan Clarebout.
Top tips on avoiding EFA pitfalls
3rd April 2019
Greening rules for farmers in England may be unchanged for the 2019 scheme year, but double-funding rules may have the potential to catch out some growers when planning their Ecological Focus Area (EFA).
Heygates introduces buy-back contracts for KWS Extase
28th March 2019
One of Britain’s biggest flour millers is to offer buy-back contracts for the new Group 2 milling wheat, KWS Extase.
Horsch achieves record turnover in 2018
28th March 2019
In 2018, Horsch Maschinen GmbH achieved a record turnover of 402 million Euro, the highest in the company’s history and a 12% increase on the previous year.
New FIAS video gives top tips for on-farm security and storage of fertiliser
26th March 2019
The Fertiliser Industry Assurance Scheme (FIAS), in collaboration with the Agricultural Industries Confederation (FIAS), National Counter Terrorism Security Office and NFU has developed an infographic video presentation on safely storing and handling fertilisers on farm.
Expanding markets offer secure post-Brexit oat opportunities
26th March 2019
Expanding malting and poultry feed markets – not to mention demand from breakfast cereal, baked goods and fish and pet food manufacturers – are creating growing opportunities for naked oat production across the country, according to added-value crop specialists, GB Seeds.
Farmers Guide Awards 2019
19th March 2019
A high output, high tech combine harvester and a revolutionary new product to protect potato crops from soil pests, were the winners of the Farmers Guide Awards for Excellence 2019.
History of the Farmers Guide Awards for Excellence
19th March 2019
The Farmers Guide Awards for Excellence commenced in 2016 with the specific aim of highlighting excellence within the farming industry, as well as commemorating Doug and Florence Potts who started the magazine in 1979.
Septic tank regulations for 2020
14th March 2019
All septic tanks that discharge into a watercourse or a ditch in England and Wales will need to be replaced by 1st January 2020.
Farmers Guide Competition Winners!
12th March 2019
Lots of happy competition winners received their prizes and sent us