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Light Science Technologies wins Innovate UK funding to develop ground-breaking sensor technology for vertical farming

Light Science Technologies (LST) has secured part of a £90 million government investment to support the UK's most innovative technology to boost agricultural productivity and set food production systems towards net zero emissions by 2040.

Spring seed considerations

David Bouch, Hutchinsons National Seeds Manager, provides his thoughts on spring 2021 and recommendations for spring seed varieties.

Massey Ferguson MF 8S.265 Dyna E-Power Exclusive wins Tractor of the Year 2021

Massey Ferguson, a worldwide brand of AGCO (NYSE:AGCO) is delighted to announce the MF 8S.265 Dyna E-Power Exclusive is the winner of Tractor Of The Year 2021.

Suffolk farmer tackling flock and crop aboard Honda ATV

A Suffolk-based shepherd looking after approximately 1,000 sheep at one location plus many additional flocks grazing cover crops on other farms, says the job would be impossible without his Honda ATV.

LUNAZ TO BEGIN PRODUCTION OF ELECTRIC CLASSIC RANGE ROVERS

Lunaz, the leading creator of electric classic cars, is delighted to announce the first tranche of production availability for classic electric Range Rovers.

Hyundai announces prices and specifications for all-new Tucson compact SUV

Hyundai Motor UK has announced pricing and specifications for its allnew, fourth generation Tucson compact SUV. More than seven million Tucsons have been sold since the first-generation model launched in 2004, making it the company’s bestselling SUV globally.

Ktwo invest in British Farming throughout COVID-19

Ktwo are a leading British manufacturer of farming machinery with factories based in Buckinghamshire and Hampshire and have invested significantly in supporting British Farming throughout the past 12 months during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Agricultural machinery pioneer, Helmut Claas, dies

Helmut Claas, long-time Managing Director, Chairman of the Supervisory Board and Chairman of the Shareholders' Committee of the CLAAS group, died on January 5 at the age of 94.

Expert advice to be served up at potato conference

Scotland’s potato growers will be given advice on markets in the year ahead.

5 slurry application tips

Farmers can choose to use slurry and digestate rather than fertiliser on crops and grass land.

New Small-Scale Separator Is Big On Results

Following the success of its acclaimed Separators since their launch in 2016, Borger has released a new, affordable, 25 m /h model, suitable for dairy farmers with herds of up to 150 - and for small-scale biogas operators.

Tissue test crops ahead of winter

Tissue testing crops is generally done in the spring, but FMC crop nutrition specialist, Chris Bond, calls for growers to consider its value this side of winter.

Sell-out sale for Kev Dennis collection of classic commercials

East Anglian-based auctioneer, Cheffins, hosted an on-site sale of classic lorries, trailers and spares on Saturday 3rd October in Skegness, Lincolnshire.

Root and yield-boosting seed treatment gains UK approval for spring wheat

UK spring wheat growers have a new seed treatment option for this season’s plantings, with news that the SDHI-based fungicide seed treatment, Vibrance Duo, has gained UK approval for the crop.

PFC Agri Solutions increases product portfolio

2020 has been a strange year, not just for the coronavirus pandemic, but for the weather too. There have been floods and PFC Forage Solutions has become well-respected with the Balers Choice hay preservative and Harvest Tec moisture sensors and application systems, but it didn't reflect the new product lines so after lockdown videos call the name PFC Agri Solutions was settled upon long dry spells which have had a huge effect on silage making for the season.

New 2021 Yamaha ATV line up announced

Yamaha has announced a new ATV line up including the new Kodiak 450 EPSwhich includes diff lock and a winch as standard.

Mini Berries GrownBy Hugh Lowe Farms Launch into Waitrose and Ocado

One of the UK's leading soft fruit growers has launched 'Mini Berries Grown By Hugh Lowe Farms' in Waitrose and Ocado. The grab-and-go sized punnets contain mini sweeter strawberries.

Gressingham Goose Launches for Christmas

Gressingham Foods has announced the launch of its new branded range of whole geese, ready for the festive season.

Grain handling solutions from Perry of Oakley Ltd

With over 70 years experience in manufacturing of handling, drying & storage equipment, Perry of Oakley Ltd. provide high-quality machinery to a wide variety of industries, including farms, commercial grain stores, waste & aggregate industries, feed & pet food, pharmaceutical & biomass industries, and many others. Perry have supplied machines to over 25differentcountries across 4 continents.

Fairfields Farm Set to Supply Leading Meal Kit Player, HelloFresh

Essex potato grower, Fairfields Farm, is excited to announce that it will be supplying HelloFresh with its low carbon footprint potatoes from October.

Conviso Is A Smart Choice For 2021 Beet

With the 2021 sugar beet contracting and seed ordering window about to open, leading agronomy firm Hutchinsons is recommending growers consider including the new Conviso herbicide-tolerant variety Janninka in their planting list for next season.

Are You Getting Paid For Reducing Your Metaldehyde Use?

Farmers in the Severn Trent region have until 15 September to sign up for the Farm to Tap scheme, which pays out up to £5/ha for protecting water quality through the responsible use of metaldehyde slug pellets on winter wheat and oilseed rape.

OSR surprises on Lincolnshire Wolds

A crop of oilseed rape has produced a gross output of 7. 04t/ha despite battling against flea beetle damage as it established in the autumn.

£5m precision technology project to focus on sheep welfare management

A £5 million research project involving nine countries – from Scandinavia to the Middle East – is aiming to revolutionise the use of precision technology in sheep and goat farming.

Polaris: Polaris unveils a new generation of ATV

Trusted by over 1.6 million riders and counting, Polaris Sportsman is now taking its bestselling ATV line-up to the next level.

British farms becoming breeding grounds for ‘super' rodents

Recent research published by the University of Reading Vertebrate Pests Unit (VPU) suggests that resistance is spreading as a result of two rodenticide actives. Bromadiolone and difenacoum are the active ingredients in a number of common and widely available rodenticide baits. However, a growing number of rodents are showing signs of resistance. It is also now believed that the use of these rodenticide baits by farmers is compounding the problem and increasing the population of resistant rodents throughout Britain.

Safeguard your AD plant from the 5 hidden causes of CHP shutdown

Combined heat and power (CHP) gas engines are one of the most expensive pieces of equipment on an anaerobic digestion (AD) plant. They are also one of the most important, as a CHP engine unable to generate electricity means an immediate loss of income for the operator. Despite this, many AD operators take a hands-off approach to maintaining their CHP; either relying on expensive locked-in service contracts that only cover mechanical issues or waiting for a problem to occur before taking action.

Light: Adding value to a steel frame

Design guidance on lighting for livestock buildings has remained rudimentary for years. BS5502: part 40, (1990) states that natural lighting should be provided for cattle where possible, with supplementary artificial lighting where appropriate.

Farmers take over town centre in bid to reverse retail demise

Recently, in the former BHS store in Banbury, close to where the M&S and many other retailers have recently shut down, and despite Covid restrictions, UK farmers opened up a brand new butchers; a fishmongers; a deli; a farm shop; a bakery; a cheese counter; an off-license; three take-aways; a restaurant and a large bar.

Early drilled oilseed rape needs tailored herbicide programme

Farmers who drilled oilseed rape in July and August without applying a pre-emergence herbicide will need a tailored approach to weed control this autumn.