Shut out of the family farm

More youngsters should be given a say in running the family business, says Fen Tiger.

Redundant farm buildings find new lease of life as industrial units

A shortage of industrial and distribution space is creating opportunities for farmers to boost their income, says Edward Tabner.

Art in the farmyard

Judith Tooth visits a Suffolk farm celebrating art, food, farming and landscape.

Sharing no-till experience encourages resilient approach to farming

The latest advances in no-till agriculture will be showcased at this month’s Groundswell event in Hertfordshire.

Miscanthus farm walk announced due to popular demand

Following the success of a miscanthus harvest demonstration in Kings Lynn earlier this year, an extra Norfolk event has been announced to feed interest in the crop.

Keep an eye on machinery costs this harvest

Growers heading into harvest are being advised to keep a close eye on costs – following a recent project suggesting farmers spend too much on machinery.

Tallow amine withdrawal ‘reduces performance of some glyphosates’

Growers should expect reduced levels of performance from many glyphosates this summer following the withdrawal of EU approval for ethoxylated tallow amine (ETA) formulations.

Power lines campaign to stay safe on the farm this summer

Electricity companies have joined forces ahead of harvest to highlight the dangers of working near power lines.

Less trouble than a shovel

An automatic grain store is still going strong in Cambridgeshire after almost 50 years. Judith Tooth pays a visit.

New beet harvester boosts capacity for Norfolk contractor

A new Vervaet Q-616 sugar beet harvester is producing impressive results for Norfolk-based contractor Jeremy Green, who took delivery of the new machine at the start of the last campaign from UK importers J Riley Beet Harvesters (UK).

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