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Drone's eye view without eye watering costs

Hundreds of excited farmers and agronomists who have been on a waiting list will soon be the first to use a new crop monitoring app.

LEADER supports farmer to produce carbon and plastic neutral oil in world first

Supported by LEADER Programme funding of £26,825 towards new machinery, a Northamptonshire farmer has produced rapeseed oil certified as both carbon and plastic neutral in a world first for any product.

Driving productivity at Grassland & Muck 2020

Making the most of forage is a priority for UK farmers. Whether grazed or ensiled quality grass is still the most economic source of feed, and when managed right will reduce production costs and minimise environmental impact.

Expense, Red Tape And Vacancies?

How the Government’s new immigration policy will affect farmers heavily reliant on migrant labour from the EU.

The Man Who Saved Celtic

It was on March 4, 1994 that Fergus McCann stepped in to save the club, and in marking that pivotal moment in Celtic’s history, fans remain thankful for the man in the bunnet and the legacy he left

Still Pushing The Envelope

It may have taken many years, but the aluminium boomed crane now appears to be making its mark as a useful tool among the mobile crane community in a good number of markets. The coming of age is almost certainly related to its main advantage of offering substantial cost savings compared to an All Terrain crane when carrying out certain types of lifts.

VikingGenetics' female genomic testing now available in the UK

VikingGenetics is expanding its range of services with the launch of female genomic testing and corrective mating packages.

TGB announce 5 year warranty

TGB distributor Dualways has announced that from the 1st of January all new TGB models will be covered by a new five-year limited warranty. Dualways claims that this is the longest warranty in the UK ATV industry.

Uncropped headlands create green opportunity

Sowing green manure seed mix on uncropped arable headlands, left where growers just managed to muddle in landwork in the autumn, could help to restore soil structure and build fertility, and play an important role as an ecological asset.

LAMMA's sell-out show a commercial and professional success

LAMMA’s return to the NEC in Birmingham at the beginning of January produced an even bigger and better show than the year before, resulting in an upbeat two days that have been widely praised by exhibitors and visitors alike.

Industry-wide ruminant group to tackle endemic diseases across the UK

A new UK-wide cattle and sheep industry group is to be created to speed up progress against endemic diseases and reputational challenges which are costing the cattle and sheep sectors at least £500 million per year.

Become an insect farmer to turn muck into brass and help save the planet, Zero Waste Scotland says

A new ‘how-to’ guide on the benefits of becoming an insect farmer has just been published by Zero Waste Scotland.

Too Much Water Or Too Little?

Early in 2019 we were worried about having too little water and by the summer we had too much. We are experiencing one of the wettest winters on record with extensive flooding of farmland taking up much of the news headlines. Droughts seems a distant memory, though we know from experience the risk is ever present. Welcome to the unpredictable nature of irrigation farming in England.

Would The Fastnet Founders Give A Fig?

Many are still reeling from news of the Fastnet finish shifting from Plymouth to Cherbourg, but those behind the original race were a varied bunch and some may even have welcomed the innovation

A New Hope?

The Skywalker saga may have ended on a divisive note, but Star Wars lives on. Led by the success of The Mandalorian, could the key to the franchise’s future lie on the small screen?

Growing food for Chickens

Mary Larham explores some crops to grow on your holding…

Volvo's XC90 T8 Twin Engine flagship SUV takes best Seven-Seater Honour in Drivingelectric Awards

The flagship of the Volvo range, the XC90 T8 Twin Engine, has triumphed in the DrivingElectric Awards, being named Best Electrified Seven-Seater. It’s the first honour for the plug-in hybrid version of the large SUV since it benefited from a series of performance, technology and styling upgrades that make it an even stronger proposition – including an increase of more than 30% in its all-electric driving range.

University trial shows oregano essential oil can help reduce antimicrobial resistance in calves

Antimicrobial resistance is one of the greatest threats globally to human health and has been predicted to be responsible for 10 million deaths a year by 2050 if not acted upon.

Tong launches new TongHUB online portal at LAMMA 2020

Leading vegetable handling equipment manufacturer, Tong Engineering, is exhibiting at the UK’s largest farm machinery show LAMMA, for the second year at the event’s new location, the NEC Birmingham.

New tractors, combines and loaders ready to launch at LAMMA

Some of the top names in tractor, combine and loader manufacturing will be exhibiting their latest machines at LAMMA. Several have revealed new and upgraded models that will take centre stage on their stands, with further announcements expected in the run up to the show.

High mycotoxin levels in silage pose a risk to dairy farmers this winter

A high risk of mycotoxin contamination in this year’s forage is posing a challenge for many producers and could be responsible for struggling milk yields and excessive feed waste and underutilisation, experts warn.

Greater functionality for ARION tractors

Greater functionality and ease of operation are central to updates made to the CLAAS ARION 600 and 500 range of tractors for 2020.

Analyst Insight: What does the Early Bird Survey mean for markets and marketing?

As rain continues to fall across the UK, progress in winter plantings remains hampered.

20 Year Old Purpose Built Combi-feeder Still Going Strong – Is This A Rekord?

Hurley farmer (and co-creator) Chris Wathes tells us why this machine is so good.

Poultry in the garden – the truth!

Jo-Jane Buxton shares her experiences

The British Waterfowl Association

Which came first, the goose or the egg?

WHY FIT A FAN IN AN INCUBATOR?

Brinsea Products, the Incubation Specialists explain the difference between still air and forced draught

Incubating turkey eggs

Janice Houghton-Wallace looks at broody turkeys and artificial incubation

Chicken nesting box herbs

Diana Clauss owns The Blue Feather Farm, in St Cloud, Florida, home to chickens, ducks, goats, and Anatolian Shepherd dogs.

Incubate in January?

Jessica Wombwell says plan the breeding