Farmers are being urged to utilise bolus technology during one of the most important stages in a dairy cow’s production cycle, the transition period. According to smaXtec, which produces a bolus-based health management system, supporting cows more effectively from drying off through to the first days in milk can unlock…
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Two new formulations of the popular acetamiprid containing insecticide Insyst have been introduced to enhance operator safety and convenience. Marketed in the UK by Certis Belchim, Insyst is relied on by potato and sugar beet growers for the control of aphids and management of viruses. Certis Belchim crop…
The Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) is marking the 20th anniversary of the Fertiliser Industry Assurance Scheme (FIAS), launched in 2006 to strengthen fertiliser security, safety and traceability across the UK supply chain. Developed in response to the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) concerns following safety and terrorism incidents involving…
The final round of the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) opened on Tuesday 17 March 2026 and closes at midday on 28 April 2026, marking the last opportunity for farmers to gain funding from this competitive grant scheme. There is £20 million allocated to the productivity theme and individual…
New Holland’s latest engineering concept — its Hybrid Telehandler prototype — has secured an iF Design Award 2026, following its debut at Agritechnica 2025. The award recognises the machine’s advanced integration of hybrid propulsion technology with a purposedriven industrial design approach. Founded in 1953, the iF International Forum Design oversees one of the world’s…
Danish agricultural robotics manufacturer AgroIntelli, known for developing the autonomous field robot Robotti, has filed for bankruptcy amid ongoing liquidity challenges. A court in Herning, Denmark, issued the bankruptcy order after the company was no longer able to meet its financial obligations. A courtappointed trustee is now overseeing proceedings, with the primary…
Understanding what’s happening inside your oilseed rape crop has never mattered more. As growers continue to face fluctuating cabbage stem flea beetle (CSFB) pressure, simple onfarm monitoring can offer clarity—especially when seasonal variation leaves much of the picture uncertain. Last year, a nationwide survey by United Oilseeds and NIAB gathered…
Kubota Corporation has earned global design acclaim as its forward-looking Agri Concept machine is officially recognised as one of the World’s Top 100 Designs in the 100-year history of the Hague System for the International Registration of Industrial Designs. The honour, awarded by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), places…
Farmers and growers are being urged to prepare and submit their applications promptly as the final round of Defra’s Farming Equipment and Technology Fund 2026 (FETF) opens on 17 March, with £50 million available to support investment in productivity-boosting equipment and technology. With demand expected to be high and funding…
Precision placement of granules for potato treatments in the field is now more important than ever to protect crops and maintain plant health. Challenging spring weather conditions for potato emergence and early growth in recent seasons makes control of soil pest damage and delivering optimum nutrients for growth crucial elements…