New slurry tanker exhibited at Lamma
Livestock 06/01/2026
A 21,000-litre tandem axle unit featuring a new contactless forced steering system for the rear axle will be exhibited by Bauer at Lamma. The high-specification poly-tanker will be a key attraction at the two-day machinery event, which takes place on 14-15 January at the NEC Birmingham. Bauer’s tankers are... Read more
Three new pea and spring bean varieties from NPZ UK have been added to the 2026 PGRO Descriptive List. The three varieties are Maderas LVC spring bean, Bullet Green pea and Yoshi Marrowfat pea. They are described as delivering high, reliable yields with strong vigour, disease resistance, and agronomic... Read more
Wide range of rape varieties available
Arable 06/01/2026
Eight oilseed rape varieties from NPZ UK are included in the 2026/7 Recommended List – providing a range of options for growers. NPZ UK’s mainstream varieties are Karat, Maverick, Murray and Vegas. These are complemented by clubroot resistant varieties Crusoe and Crome; and High Erucic Acid Rapeseed (HEAR) varieties... Read more
A two-row dual-purpose spring malting barley with good malting traits has made its debut on the Recommended List. Shona promises to be a strong future choice for both maltsters and growers in the east of England, says George Hebdon, barley breeder for Elsoms Ackermann, the company behind the variety.... Read more
A new winter wheat resistant to barley yellow dwarf virus is closing the yield gap with varieties without the trait, says Yielding 102.8% on the new Recommended List, RGT Guardsman is the first BYDV-resistant wheat to yield greater than 100% of the controls – a significant landmark in the... Read more
Varieties improve choice for growers
Arable 06/01/2026
Five newly recommended varieties from plant breeder Senova promise stronger yields, better disease resistance and reliable grain quality. Covering barley, oats, wheat and triticale, the five varieties aim to expand growers’ choices – offering gains in each of these areas as growers plan arable rotations for 2026 and beyond.... Read more
New options for slurry tankers and trailers will be exhibited by Hi-Spec Engineering at this month’s Lamma event. They will include the Fad Sidra hydraulic axle system for Hi-Spec’s range of tandem and tridem axle Kompactor trailers and tankers. The company has introduced the option of an electric steering... Read more
Farmers are urged to ensure they abide by Farming Rules for Water when it comes to slurry storage this winter. It follows a clampdown by Environment Agency on inadequate slurry and manure storage, including convictions and fines relating to water pollution and the illegal disposal of organic waste. Silage,... Read more
Winter wheat promises yield and quality
Arable 05/01/2026
New provisional Group 1 wheat Arlington has joined the 2026/27 Recommended List – with a promising mix of yield and grain quality. The variety offers significant potential for growers and millers alike, says DSV UK wheat breeder Matt Kerton. “Arlington is a variety that perfectly balances strong yield, top-tier... Read more
Seed breeder KWS has three new winter wheats on the 2026/27 Recommended List (RL) – including the new highest-yielding variety. KWS Aintree promises high, reliable yields while KWS Fowlmere stands out for its exceptionally early maturity. In addition, KWS Grebe offers the rare benefit of Orange Wheat Blossom Midge... Read more
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