• Exceptional prices for desirable areas • Emerging trends attracting new buyers • Market quieter during summer months Farmland markets virtually flatlined in the third quarter of 2024 – reflecting high average values which remain steady, suggest the latest figures. And with some distinct emerging trends, some areas of... Read more
• Higher number of farms for sale • Average land values still robust • Strong demand for arable units The value of farmland in England remains close to record levels, despite an increase in farms for sale and uncertainty in the run-up to the Autumn Budget. Average arable land... Read more
Livestock producers should carefully consider their options when looking to feed supplements this winter – rather than relying on them as a catch-all. Lack of sunshine and lots of rain this season have affected mineral and trace element levels available for plant uptake – and overall forage and grazing... Read more
• Latest genetics deliver big benefits • Balance rations to optimise maize • Paying attention to ration structure Getting the most out of high energy maize is increasingly important for dairy farmers looking to make optimum use of home-grown feeds. Significant improvements in the digestibility and reliability of high... Read more
Bold plan to secure profitable future Beef farming could be transformed by using artificial intelligence to make livestock production more profitable, say researchers. Feed efficiency, greenhouse gas emissions and animal welfare could all be improved by harnessing the benefits of AI, according to scientists behind the £1.2m UKRI-funded BeefTwin... Read more
Profitable farming in a digital age is the topic for a new conference which will bring together farmers and technology expects. The Connected Farming Conference is being organised by Hutchinsons and AgriTech-E. The one-day event will take place from 10am to 3pm on 3 December at the KingsGate Conference... Read more
• Improvement essential for future • Managing in-field emissions is key • Technology promises lots to offer Innovative thinking and technology is helping growers optimise profits and while making their businesses more sustainability by improve nitrogen use efficiency (NUE). Use of inorganic nitrogen fertilisers is usually the single largest... Read more
• Regional support and mentoring • Barn4 incubator for entrepreneurs • New opportunities for UK farming A £3.5m funding pot for NIAB is helping to establish small and start-up-companies specialising in cutting-edge science and agri-technology. The five-year funding programme – showcased to visitors earlier this autumn – is supporting... Read more
New era beckons for CropTec
Energy & Technology 16/11/2024
• Focus on innovation and knowledge • Profit at heart of successful farming • New sessions reflect range of topics Future-proofed farms will be a hot topic at this month’s CropTec Show which has been revamped to reflect with industry trends. Regular visitors will notice some significant changes at... Read more
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