Landowners meet MPs in fight against hare coursing
MPs from Cambridgeshire, Essex, Lincolnshire and Suffolk met with the Country Land and Business Association in Westminster to discuss what more can be done to combat hare coursing.
Industry conference builds links with future farming generation
This month’s East of England Farming Conference will reach a wider audience following an agreement that will see the event live-streamed into agricultural colleges.
High-tech focus on farmers’ use of phosphorus
Farmers’ approach to phosphate use will change dramatically over the next decade as the nutrient increasingly comes under the spotlight – and smart technology will be key in helping them do it.
Benefits below ground: South Pickenham Estate
Healthy soils are increasing productivity while improving the environment on a Norfolk estate. Judith Tooth reports.
Taking the risk out of growing cereals
Hard work and attention to detail means efficient grain production at Heathcote Farms, Bedfordshire.
How to enter Farm Sprayer Operator of the Year award
Sprayer operators attending CropTec will be able to submit entries for the 2019 Farm Sprayer Operator of the Year award.
More exhibitors prepare to woo crowds at Newark Showground
Extra space is being made available to accommodate an increase in exhibitor interest ahead of this month’s Midlands Machinery Show.
Variable harvest prompts calls for better volatility measures
Extreme weather and unpredictable commodity prices have triggered renewed calls for the government to help the arable sector become more resilient.
Growing on the coast
A Suffolk potato grower is making the most of mild coastal conditions, light soils and marketing skills. Judith Tooth reports.
Basic payments set to arrive from start of December
Farmers look set to receive a similar direct payment as last year after Defra confirmed the exchange rate used to calculate the value of claims for the 2018 Basic Payment Scheme.
‘Traffic lights’ help reduce crop inputs at Strategic Farm East
A traffic-light system of managing crop inputs is being tested on a Suffolk farm, courtesy of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board.
Profitable farming is key focus for CropTec 2018
Growers looking to improve their prospects in the face of rising political and economic pressure will be able to and quiz some of the best minds in the business at this month’s CropTec show.
Fenland trials put latest potato agronomy to the test
Findings from the second year of trials at the Hutchinsons Fenland potato demonstration are shedding new light on ways to improve crop management for optimum yield and quality.
First-time outing for new McCormick tractors at Midlands Machinery Show
Three new McCormick tractors are scheduled to make their debut appearance at this month’s Midlands Machinery Show, held at the Newark Showground on 21-22 November.
Weather comes right for autumn drilling
Autumn saw better conditions for crop establishment following a challenging spring and summer, writes Richard Overthrow.
CF Fertilisers focuses on getting the best from nitrogen
Opportunities to increase nitrogen utilisation efficiency and reduce ammonia emissions will be the main focus of the CF Fertilisers stand at CropTec 2018.
Potatoes ‘less exposed to Brexit risks’ than many other sectors
Potato growers are less exposed than many other sectors to Brexit, suggests a study which says leaving the European Union may provide opportunities – especially for processors.
Land prices ease amid ongoing uncertainty
Farmland prices eased by almost 2% during the three months to October, according to the latest figures from Knight Frank.
Industry backs call for Potato Cyst Nematode tests
A new guide aims to to help potato growers test for Potato Cyst Nematode (PCN) – a pest that costs the industry over £25m each year.
Survivial of the fittest
Professional people are few and far between – whether you’re fitting a bathroom or farm machinery says Fen Tiger.
No guarantee on farm funding after Brexit
The government has refused to say whether it will maintain financial support for agriculture at current levels after direct payments are phased out – despite previous pledges that farmers will be no worse off after the UK leaves the European Union.
Working abroad sows green seeds of success
A student placement year abroad gave a Norfolk potato production manager valuable skills and experience. Judith Tooth reports.
Brexit poses major challenge for UK millers and maltsters
The milling wheat and malting barley sectors face major challenges after the UK leaves the European Union, warns a study by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board.
Manage autumn grass carefully to boost winter feed stocks
Livestock producers are being encouraged to use the next few weeks wisely to make up for lost ground with silage clamps short of forage across the country.
Crops
Industry backs call for Potato Cyst Nematode tests
A new guide aims to to help potato growers test for Potato Cyst Nematode (PCN)...
Fenland trials put latest potato agronomy to the test
Findings from the second year of trials at the Hutchinsons Fenland potato demonstration...
Potatoes ‘less exposed to Brexit risks’ than many other sectors
Potato growers are less exposed than many other sectors to Brexit, suggests a study...
Read more posts from Crops
Machinery
Farmers’ cooperative builds partnerships with key machinery manufacturersFarmer-owned cooperative Fram Farmers has appointed Gordon Cummings to the company’s...
Mitas widens range of low pressure soil-saving tyres
Trelleborg Group company Mitas continues to develop its soil-saving low pressure...
Next generation of Evolution separators launched
Scotts Precision Manufacturing has launched the next generation of its Evolution...
Read more posts from Machinery
News & Business
Government unveils £30m to boost farm productivityDefra has confirmed £30m in funding for further rounds of its Countryside Productivity Small Grants scheme (CPSGS), which helps farmers buy equipment to boost productivity. [Read more of this review] Read More →
Basic payments set to arrive from start of December
Farmers look set to receive a similar direct payment as last year after Defra confirmed the exchange rate used to calculate the value of claims for the 2018 Basic Payment Scheme. [Read more of this review] Read More →
First-time outing for new McCormick tractors at Midlands Machinery Show
Three new McCormick tractors are scheduled to make their debut appearance at this month’s Midlands Machinery Show, held at the Newark Showground on 21-22 November. [Read more of this review] Read More →
More exhibitors prepare to woo crowds at Newark Showground
Extra space is being made available to accommodate an increase in exhibitor interest ahead of this month’s Midlands Machinery Show. [Read more of this review] Read More →
How to enter Farm Sprayer Operator of the Year award
Sprayer operators attending CropTec will be able to submit entries for the 2019 Farm Sprayer Operator of the Year award. [Read more of this review] Read More →
Read more posts from News & Business
