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Solar energy helps dairy unit boost productivity

Solar energy helps dairy unit boost productivity

Profiles 05/02/2025

Roof-top installation reduces energy costs for Norfolk farm A Norfolk dairy unit is reaping the rewards after installing a solar energy system to reduce its electricity bill. The Airfield Herd of pedigree Holsteins comprises 600 dairy cows plus followers and 300 beef calves reared out of the dairy herd.... Read more
How ‘barometer bees’ could improve farm biodiversity

How ‘barometer bees’ could improve farm biodiversity

NewsProfiles 01/10/2024

A Suffolk estate hopes to use bees as barometers to see which land management options most benefit the environment. Matthew Hawthorne, farm manager at the Euston Estate, south of Thetford, believes monitoring the bees will highlight which Countryside Stewardship and Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) options deliver environmentally – as... Read more
Essex farm contractor upgrades to new baler

Essex farm contractor upgrades to new baler

Profiles 04/10/2023

An Essex farmer and contractor has just completed his first full season with an upgraded round baler to meet increased demand from customers. Trading as J Byford Agricultural Contracting, Jack Byford started offering his contract baling service in 2020 from his based near Clacton. He has built up a... Read more
Scheme champions UK recycling of farm plastics

Scheme champions UK recycling of farm plastics

Profiles 29/06/2023

Farmers are benefiting from the Green Tractor Scheme when it comes to recycling

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Family farm with strong Suffolk roots

Family farm with strong Suffolk roots

Arable 02/05/2023

Potatoes and vegetables are key enterprises at Capel St Andrew Farms.

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