Blog – Page 112 – Anglia Farmer Magazine

Defra ruling fuels demand for ‘cleaner’ fertiliser

Arable 27/06/2023

Farmers are being encouraged to take steps to reduce ammonia pollution from urea fertiliser after Defra clarified its position on the issue.

Mounted GD Disc Drill makes Groundswell debut

Groundswell Machinery 27/06/2023

Weaving Machinery is showcasing its new mounted GD Disc Drill at this year’s Groundswell event.

Milk production holds up despite fewer producers

Livestock 16/06/2023

High cull cow prices are encouraging dairy farmers to reassess their future, with some taking the opportunity to leave the industry.

45,000 visas for seasonal workers from overseas

Harvest Preview 16/06/2023

The government has confirmed that 45,000 visas will be made available again to the horticulture sector next year – enabling growers to plan ahead for harvest and overcome a shortage of workers.

Robust T2 can ease pressure on T3 top-up in Septoria season

Arable 16/06/2023

Growers are being encouraged to plan their T3 sprays carefully with wheat under relatively high pressure from Septoria this spring.

Tendring Show celebrates creativity in the countryside

News 16/06/2023

Next month’s Tendring Show will celebrate creativity in the countryside after last year saw more than 20,000 people flock to the one-day event.

Summer heat stress is big challenge for dairy cows

Livestock 12/06/2023

Heat stress is becoming a costly problem on UK dairy farms with some businesses losing up to £90,000 due to their cattle overheating, according to results from an ongoing study.