Business advisers launch region’s newest professional firm

Two of the region’s most respected farm business advisers have joined forces to form a new firm of chartered surveyors and agricultural valuers.

Competition wins for farming twins

Judith Tooth visits a prize-winning herd of Devon cattle far from their native home.

Latest technology and products on display at this year’s show

More than 200 agricultural businesses are expected to attend this year’s Midlands Machinery Show – due to take place on 22-23 November at the Newark Showground, Nottinghamshire.

How to make most of grazed grass during the autumn

Dairy farmers taking advantage of the extended grazing window this autumn are reminded that grass dry matter variability could inhibit milk production without a well-balanced buffer ration.

Grimme unveils 4-row self propelled harvester at Agritechnica

A new 530hp four-row self-propelled potato harvester – complete with a 15t unloading bunker – will be showcased at this month’s Agritechnica show at Hannover, Germany.

Active recirculation key to good potato storage

In-store applications of sprout suppressant Chlorpropham (CIPC) must now be made using active recirculation, growers are reminded.

Trailer reversing sensors are hit with growers

Tong’s Engineering Caretaker mobile grader is now available with a new option of trailer reversing sensors – making hopper loading quicker, safer, easier and more accurate than ever.

Driving out potato blight with dual control

Crop scientists have confirmed another tool in the armoury to control plant diseases whose pathogens mirror the evolution of antibiotic resistant bacteria in humans.

British Potato 2017 navigates post-Brexit path for sector

Farmers, researchers and the supply chain will share centre stage at British Potato 2017 as the sector prepares to up its game post-Brexit.

Pig opportunities for production partnerships

BQP is looking for new partners to meet growing demand for higher welfare pig production. Judith Tooth reports.

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