Agri-Business
Scientists findings suggest daffodils could replace antibiotics in feed
As St. David’s Day passes for another year, the national flower of Wales – the daffodil – is at the centre...
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Agri-Business
Sustainable intensification could be a ‘win-win’ for farmers and conservationists
A new study showing how British farms could produce more food while also supporting wildlife has been described as a “win-win”...
Rural Life
Arable and pasture land for sale in lots on 95.41ac
The land at Drumbauchly Farm forms an area of productive farmland which is situated in four blocks, extending to 95.41ac in...
Rural Life
Retired Ayrshire farmers invited to 'First Gathering'
Retired Ayrshire farmers are invited to the inaugural meeting of ‘Still Ploughing On’ – a group designed to ease social...
Arable
New recruits appointed to forage specialist team
Forage crop specialist Field Options has expanded its team with the appointment of two new area managers, Rhys Owen and...
Agri-Business
Consistency is key message at AHDB Milling Wheat Conference
The AHDB Milling Wheat Conference highlighted the importance of the supply chain through links between growers, millers and the final...
Arable
Herbicide reboot may be needed if spraying with hard water
Growers destroying weed-infested stubbles or old grassland before planting spring crops, including maize, may need to boost the performance of...
Agri-Business
UK's Brexit veterinary med fears eased
Veterinary medicine supplies in the UK are expected to “cope with demand” – even in the event of a ‘no-deal’...
Agri-Business
50 British farmers selected for major grassland research project
A total of 50 British farmers have been selected to be part of GrassCheck – a major research project looking...
Agri-Business
'Wednesday’s vote is the last chance to protect British farming standards'
Lobby bodies have warned that the UK must not give into pressure to sacrifice British farming standards in a bid...
Agri Politics
Minister's resignation 'major disappointment' to farming community
The shock resignation of Farming Minister George Eustice has been described as a “major disappointment” by several UK farming bodies with...
Machinery
SIMA 2019: More details emerge on Mancel’s Europe-wide plans
Last Sunday (February 24), we brought you news that Mancel – a new tractor brand – had unveiled its first...
Machinery
SIMA 2019: Flagship Arbos tractor is still an unknown quantity
The last time we came across an Arbos 7260 (albeit in ‘prototype’ form) was at the 2017 Agritechnica show in Germany. The...
Agri-Business
British meat producers feeling the heat on Brexit uncertainty
British meat producers have raised concerns across the water as Brexit departure day of March 29 approaches, with lobbyists urging...
Agri-Business
Survey seeks views of farmers' experiences of fireworks
As the UK Parliament’s Petitions Committee launches an inquiry into fireworks law, NFU Scotland is asking its members to share...
Agri-Business
BASF sets sights on €6 billion in annual agricultural sales by 2028
Agricultural chemicals producer BASF has expanded its portfolio of agricultural projects setting its sights on sales of more than €6 billion....
Agri-Business
Red Tractor comes out No. 1 in study of international benchmarking standards
A new independent, international benchmarking study of global farm assurance schemes has found Red Tractor to have world-leading standards. The...
Rural Life
DUI…in a Deere: US thieves arrested for drunken Gator joyride
Three men were arrested on the campus of a US state university for the theft of a John Deere vehicle...
