• Concern over outbreak in Germany • Reminder to maintain biosecurity • Talk to friends and family Sheep producers are being urged to remain vigilant and maintain on-farm biosecurity following confirmation of foot-and-mouth disease in Germany. UK imports of sheep, cattle and pigs were swiftly banned following the discovery... Read more
A young engineer won a top award for creating an automated moisture control system for continuous flow grain dryers. Alexander Sluijmers won the 2025 LAMMA Young Engineer Award for creating the Grain Sentry – a device which automates grain sampling and control, including remote control operation via an app.... Read more
A range of crop handling equipment was showcased at last month’s LAMMA event – including the latest Agri-Plus machine from Dieci Telehandlers. With a 7.2m lifting height, the Agri Plus 42.7 has a maximum capacity of 4200 kg, Dieci says this model ensures precise and responsive movements with maximum... Read more
Farmers and store managers are reminded that it is now illegal to use second generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARs) containing bromadiolone and difenacoum in open areas and hedgerows. The new law came into effect on 31 December 2025. It aims to reduce the number of wild and non-target species affected... Read more
At Plug&Cool, we’ve updated our Plug&Cool Outdoor underfloor cooling system to enhance its durability and versatility. The base plate that locks into the manhole is now made from galvanised steel, with a fully perforated 150mm ring for excellent airflow to the pedestal. The solid base is interchangeable with other... Read more
• More than 1000 dryers installed • Effective and dependable drying • Return on investment stacks up More growers are choosing continuous flow dryers as the cornerstone of new or upgraded grain handling systems. Well over 1000 Svegma continuous flow dryers have been installed across the UK over the... Read more
• Symptoms develop in some stores • Wet harvest increases disease risk • Store managers need to be vigilant Seed suppliers are being urged to protect their high-quality product from storage diseases at first grading following the wet 2024 harvest and reports of symptoms developing in some stores. Tuber... Read more
Biostimulants provide boost against blight
Arable 11/02/2025
Applications of silicon biostimulants can increase potato yields by almost 20% – and help the plant’s defence against blight, claims a manufacturer. Orion Future Technologies says the yield of a Melody potato crop increased by 18% by adding two biostimulants – Sirius and Pluton – at a concentration of... Read more
Full approval for malt distilling use Maltsters are showing commercial interest in Firefoxx, the high-yielding spring malting barley from Elsoms-Ackermann. Two years on since gaining full approval for malt distilling use by the Malting Barley Committee (MBC), the variety has continued its upward trajectory with maltster Muntons upscaling its... Read more
Seed supplier Premium Crops has launched a variety assessment tool to support growers considering alternative spring and autumn break crops. Alternative crops can be used to extend rotations – or simple replace a single crop in an existing rotation. With different nutrient requirements and soil impacts, they are help ... Read more
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