Tom Godwin from Continental talks about the importance of the correct tyre pressures A wet start to the green harvest season following a dry winter has left grassland particularly susceptible to compaction. Operating heavy machines such as tractors with triple mowers or forage harvesters on soft soils can cause irreparable…
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Growers are urged to consider a split dose post-emergence herbicide approach in maize crops this year to ensure early germinating weeds don’t run away and dent final yield Reports on maize drilling progress around the country paint a very mixed picture, with some growers or contractors all drilled up, while…
A group of agricultural universities has today produced a research strategy which sets out new steps the institutions are taking to join up their research and strengthen the difference they make on the ground These plans include working with farming networks to get an up-to-date, sector-wide picture of research priorities,…
AMAZONE is expanding its range of precision seeders with the new trailed models, Precea 9000-TCC and 12000-TCC, in working widths of 9 and 12 m respectively This variant, which has been developed specially for large-scale farms and contractors, stands out with its high-performance overpressure singling, large tank capacities and innovative…
When it comes to wheat blossom midges, it’s the orange one that gets all the limelight. However, we should pay more attention to its yellow cousin, the lemon blossom midge, says Hutchinsons, technical manager for the south, Neil Watson “Traditionally associated with cereal crops in the south of the country,…
Visit crop production specialists Hutchinsons at the 2023 Highland Show Today’s farmers are facing a barrage of challenges from market instability, rising costs, changes to farm support and increasingly extreme weather events, and looking for ways to navigate businesses through these whilst building profit and remaining sustainable has never been…
Response to new collaborative study published in the Journal PNAS “It is a critical time for the survival of the UK’s rural ecology. Agricultural intensification and continued reliance on harmful pesticides and fertilisers has been devastating for bird populations. To address this massive decline within the wider context of biodiversity…
The industry has longed for an accurate crop moisture and temperature probe that combines precision and ease of use in a single package Addressing this demand, crop storage specialists Martin Lishman Ltd have introduced the AgroLog moisture and temperature probe to their comprehensive line-up of crop quality equipment. Timed perfectly…
With the cost of crop nutrition still running high, and environmental pressures mounting, now is the time many farmers are turning to alternatives, and biologicals offer plant health benefits at a reasonable cost Application timing is critical to seeing these benefits and Cambridgeshire-based arable farmer, Russ McKenzie, says he has…
Crop storage technologies from Martin Lishman Ltd are helping farmers across the UK and beyond to optimize their crop storage, reduce energy consumption, and ensure a higher-quality yield It’s a well-known fact that the farming industry is facing a crisis due to the unpredictable climate, environmental degradation, and rising energy…