Direct drilling trials to highlight cost savings
A farm consultancy in Northamptonshire has joined forces with a national arable company to organise farm scale crop demonstrations to help growers cut production costs.
Vegetable business has strong roots
From shed to supermarket – a carrot and parsnip business started three generations ago is helping to feed the nation. Judith Tooth reports
Crops
Direct drilling trials to highlight cost savings
A farm consultancy in Northamptonshire has joined forces with a national arable...
Protect patchy crops from Pollen Beetle
Patchy oilseed rape crops will need closer monitoring to avoid pollen beetle damage...
Spring-sown pulses ‘can help beat blackgrass’
Spring cropping with pulses can help to fight the ever-increasing problems from blackgrass...
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Machinery
Lamma 2013
This month’s LAMMA event promises to be the biggest yet at the Newark Showground....
Twose’s Great Dane deal puts bite on rivals
Twose of Tiverton is set to expand its comprehensive range of grassland products...
Precision placement fertiliser applicator unveiled
A new tractor mounted precision placement fertiliser applicator has been unveiled...
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Business
Budget brings some benefits for farmersFarmers and rural businesses will see some benefits from last month’s Budget – but there was frustration too that the government could have done more. [Read more of this review] Read More →
Farm leaders discuss supermarket pledges
NFU leaders met Tesco representatives to discuss the supermarket’s commitments to “source closer to home” and build partnerships with British farmers. [Read more of this review] Read More →
Farming joins forces to attract new entrants
Hundreds of jobs could be created by an industry-led apprenticeship programme to boost training opportunities in food and farming and help young people develop careers in agriculture. [Read more of this review] Read More →
Former farm minister Jim Paice to retire as MP
Tributes are being paid to former farm minister Jim Paice, who has chosen to stand down as an MP at the next general election. [Read more of this review] Read More →
Vital repairs needed to rural road network
The Country Land and Business Association is urging local councils in the region to undertake vital repairs to minor roads and rural routes seriously damaged by winter weather. [Read more of this review] Read More →
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