Arable
Poor soil structure could cost up to £220/ha…but can you avoid common pitfalls?
Healthy soils are said to be the engine driving production on any farm; but just how much could poor soil...
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Machinery
More details: John Deere’s new 9000 Series foragers edge closer
Back on July 10, we brought you news of the imminent arrival of John Deere’s new 9000 Series self-propelled forage harvesters....
Pig/Poultry
David Black Award nominations deadline looming
The deadline for making nominations for the 2018 David Black Award is fast approaching with just 10 days left to...
Arable
New conference to drive technology advancements in horticulture
Leading developers and influencers in agri-tech are being invited to exhibit at SmartHort 2019, a new conference designed to connect...
Machinery
Video: ‘Unmanned’ Valtra sets new speed record in frosty Finland
Valtra and Nokian Tyres have apparently set a world record for snow removal with an autonomous tractor. The speed record...
Machinery
John Deere updates its 5R Series tractors for 2019
John Deere has announced several updates to its 5R Series tractors (90-125hp). To improve their connectivity for precision farming operations,...
Pig/Poultry
UK farmer wins European 'Grand Prix' award
Eight pig producers from across Europe – including one from the UK – have won international awards for their innovation...
Dairy
UK cheese exports up 18% in first half of 2018
More than 93,000t of cheese were exported by the UK in the first half of 2018 – up about 18%...
Agri-Business
AHDB releases 2018 winter wheat harvest results
The first yield data for the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) Recommended Lists winter wheat trials are now available...
Sheep
New figures highlight inefficiency in sheep dip disposal costs
Farming leaders from the sheep sector are urging Defra and the Environment Agency to reconsider its decision to increase the...
Agri-Business
Developing countries edging ahead of UK on organic agriculture
A major new global assessment published in the prestigious journal Nature Sustainability shows that more than 29% of farms worldwide...
Machinery
Auction report: Old and modern ‘under the hammer’ in Ireland
Saturday, August 18, saw the latest ‘sale’ (auction) to be held by Irish Machinery Auctions take place (in Naas, Co....
Machinery
John Deere revamps its smaller Sampo-built combines
John Deere has launched second-generation versions of its W330 and W440 combines – for next year’s harvest. Overall cab volume...
Beef
Anthrax outbreak in France ‘worst in 20 years’
France is facing its worst outbreak of anthrax in almost 20 years, following the deaths of more than 50 animals...
Dairy
GDT index down once more in latest auction
The Global Dairy Trade (GDT) index has dropped once more in its latest product auction, held earlier today (Tuesday, August...
Dairy
Arla board sets September milk price
The board of Arla Foods has met to set its conventional milk price for September 2018. The board announced today...
Rural Life
Two-thirds of country sports supporters have been targeted online
The Countryside Alliance has been concerned over the last couple of years about the rise of online abuse against the...
Sheep
Farmers’ views on EID tagging wanted
Farmers in the main European sheep-producing countries have been asked to share their views on EID (electronic identification) tagging. A...
