Machinery
Claas ‘rolls’ out stronger Rollant; see what’s beefed up
The latest Rollant 540 fixed-chamber round baler from Claas comes with new rollers and a stronger chassis, with the choice...
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Arable
'Potatoes less exposed to Brexit risks than many other sectors'
Brexit may provide potato farmers with an opportunity to substitute imports if trade barriers are imposed by Brussels. As a...
Arable
Scottish farmers turning off the choppers to help livestock neighbours
Arable farmers across the country have been turning off the choppers to help their neighbours with livestock. Ian Sands, chairman...
Dairy
Proven young sires join rankings after index change
The new proven Holstein sire rankings, published this week, present a picture of stability, with little reranking amongst the front-runners and...
Machinery
New-generation combine from Claas breaks cover
A new Cebis terminal, an extended model range and optional hill-side levelling, are among the highlights of the new-generation Tucano...
Agri-Business
Groundbreaking research uncovers new wheat breeding tool
An international research team have uncovered previously hidden genetic secrets that give wheat its remarkable ability for local adaptation. The...
Arable
Emergency approval granted for Cuprokylt
A breakthrough emergency authorisation for Cuprokylt has provided the only fungicide available to organic potato growers for the control of...
N.Ireland
CAFRE agri-business course deadline fast approaching
The CAFRE Agricultural Business Operations (Level II) course is currently open for enrolments and will close at 4:00pm on Friday,...
World News
8,000 pigs culled as African Swine Fever confirmed in China
Mass pig culling has begun in China after African Swine Fever (ASF) has been confirmed in nearly 50 domesticated pigs....
Machinery
Michelin moving ahead with take-over of Camso
Michelin – the tyre manufacturing giant – is in the process of acquiring Camso. Camso manufactures rubber tracks for agricultural equipment...
Machinery
New tractor sales get a July boost in the UK
The latest figures from the AEA (Agricultural Engineers Association) show that 1,347 new (agricultural) tractors were registered in the UK in July...
Agri-Business
Horticulture could benefit from post-Brexit technology support
Post-Brexit horticulture growers could benefit from Government support to help them invest in new equipment and technology, according to the...
Machinery
Owner of New Holland and Case IH is growing; but how and where?
CNH Industrial (encompassing New Holland and Case IH among other brands) announced that revenues were up 15% in the second...
Agri-Business
Industry joins forces to seek sustainable soya sourcing
British farming organisations have joined forces with other industries to try and ensure a sustainable future supply of soya to...
Pig/Poultry
NPA convenes 'pivotal' industry meeting on tail biting
The National Pig Association (NPA) has convened a cross-industry meeting to discuss tail biting in response to increased levels of...
Arable
Horticulture specialist becomes youngest ever AHDB board member
UK Ministers have appointed a new member of the board of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), who will...
Agri-Business
Northern Ireland’s Top 100 sees a strong year for agri-food…but who made the cut?
Poultry firm Moy Park has retained its pole position as Northern Ireland’s biggest company for a seventh year in a row,...
Rural Life
Government 'sees sense' on Animal Welfare Bill
The Countryside Alliance has welcomed the decision by the Government to separate the two parts of the draft Animal Welfare...
