Twelve new varieties have been added to the British Society of Plant Breeder’s 2026 Forage Maize Descriptive Lists. New entrants on the Favourable First Choice List for 2026 include KWS Zimo, KWS Reo, Amarola, Agrolino and KWS Portabello from KWS; SU Addition from Bayer and LG31206, Harmony and LG31152,... Read more
The impact of this year’s unusually dry weather is increasingly clear – particularly for producers trying to get ewes into optimal body condition for tupping, says Nerys Wright. While rainfall has been highly variable across the UK, some areas have been hit harder than others, with many parts of... Read more
Egg counts key to gut worm control
Livestock 03/10/2025
Sheep farmers are being urged not to panic when faced with new gut worm outbreaks amid reports they are becoming more prevalent. Also known as Barber’s Pole worm, haemonchus is no longer a problem restricted to the south of England. Given the right conditions – usually warm and wet... Read more
Dairy farmers are being urged to carry out their winter forage budgets early to give them enough time to secure any additional feed requirements. Farmers may be caught out if they leave it late to secure additional winter forage stocks, says Csaba Adamik, regional business manager for Lallemand Animal... Read more
Plans to ensure dairy-beef calves are reared with purpose are achievable but not without their challenges, says a leading vet. The GB Calf Strategy 2025-2030 was launched last month for the sector to ensure every calf is reared with care, purpose and value – including those which are often... Read more
Camgrain focuses on maximising value
Post Harvest 03/10/2025
Farmer-owned storage cooperative Camgrain says it is working harder than ever to deliver value for money to growers following a difficult season. In a message to Camgrain members, cooperative chairman Carl Driver said he was acutely aware of the challenges facing the region’s grain producers – including low prices,... Read more
Demand for action on food security
News 03/10/2025
Food and farming leaders have urged the government to work with the industry and deliver growth across the sector. It comes after the NFU convened a Food Resilience Roundtable – attended farm minister Angela Eagle – alongside food retailers, processors and farm businesses. Roundtable participants highlighted the need for... Read more
Farmers are being reminded that it is now illegal to use second-generation anti-coagulant rodenticides in outdoor locations unless connected to a building. The Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use (CRRU) updated its guidance before the law change came into effect on 1 January. It aims to support professional rodenticide applications... Read more
Longer life dryers pay dividends
Post Harvest 02/10/2025
More farmers are investing in long-term grain handling infrastructure that delivers consistent performance, even after more than a decade in service. Rather than replacing machinery sooner, an increasing number of growers say they are prioritising durability, simplicity and responsive support – qualities they say are essential to keep fixed... Read more
Researchers hope to discover whether growing a mix of varieties could help deliver better milling wheat crops. Funded by the AHDB, the four-year project will assess the potential of milling-wheat variety blends to deliver on yield, meet milling specifications and contribute to more sustainable production practices. The need for... Read more
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