Farmers drilling crops early to avoid a repeat of last autumn’s wet conditions could face an increased risk of Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus (BYDV). Warmer conditions could exacerbate the risk of the virus being spread by bird cherry-oat aphids, which migrate from early September to late October, says Bill... Read more
More than 225 farms opened their gates to the public last month to celebrate the best of British agriculture. The industry’s 18th annual Open Farm Sunday on 9 June saw events take place across East Anglia. Organised by the Linking Environment And Farming (LEAF) charity since, the day put... Read more
Two of the region’s leading agri-scientists were recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours list for their outstanding achievements. Professor Diane Saunders, of the John Innes Centre; and Agri-TechE director Belinda Clarke both received OBEs – joining hundreds of eminent people from all walks of life who also received awards.... Read more
New government ‘must secure farming future’
News 02/07/2024
Industry leaders have urged the new government to set out how it will ensure a certain future for UK food and farming. The reminder to make sure food security is top of the political agenda is contained in a joint open letter from the NFU, British Retail Consortium, UK... Read more
Kuhn’s popular Striger 600R strip-till cultivator will be a main feature on its stand at Groundswell, highlighting how growers can reduce soil movement to improve structure, along with lowering operating costs. The Striger works soil in precise narrow bands to match seed placement. This leaves the rest of the... Read more
A regenerative slurry inoculant will be exhibited for the first time at Groundswell by manufacturers Sylgen Animal Health. Called SlurryForSoil, the inoculant has been specially formulated for soil and plant health, says Sylgen director Geoff Hooper. It reflects the company’s commitment to foster sustainable and profitable agricultural practices, he... Read more
A jam-packed programme of exhibitors, demonstrations and talks promises to greet visitors to this year’s Groundswell event. Entering its ninth year, the Groundswell festival provides a forum for farmers and others interested in food production or the environment to learn about the theory and practical applications of conservation agriculture... Read more
Smart solutions to the challenges faced by farming will be theme of this year’s National Farm Management Conference, due to take place this autumn. Run by the Institute of Agricultural Management (IAgrM), the one-day event will explore innovations in intelligent systems – including how new technical and business skills... Read more
The UK’s first national livestock theft police officer has launched a new initiative to get on top of the crime. Funding provided by UK rural insurer NFU Mutual has enabled the National Rural Crime Unit (NRCU) to recruit Martin Beck, who has 30 years of policing experience in the... Read more
A regenerative approach to beef grazing cattle is helping a Shropshire farmer take his family business one step close to self-sufficiency. Since returning home 15 years ago to farm with his parents, Angus Hawkins has been keen to make use the family’s grassland to cut costs and boost the... Read more
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