EXPERT VIEW Getting the best from nitrogen will be especially important this season, says Natalie Wood. A wet autumn and a range of drilling dates mean nitrogen applications need careful consideration this spring. The first nitrogen application is particularly important in cereals because it affects yield potential. In wheat,... Read more
Farmers preparing to tidy up stubbles ahead of spring crops are advised to check the situation in the field before filling up the sprayer. Effective weed control from glyphosate depends on suitable application conditions – but growers reported were several cases of poor performance last spring due to prolonged... Read more
A Lincolnshire farmer who grew a record-breaking crop of spring oats won gold at the 2025 Yield Enhancement Network (YEN) awards. Mark Popplewell credited his win to precise nutrition and an unusually wet spring. The crop of Merlin yielded 11.46 t/ha – more than double the national average –... Read more
‘Key milestone’ for digital passports
Arable 25/03/2025
• Industry agrees on way forward • Goal is a more efficient system • Next steps include funding talks Digital passports are another step closer for cereal crops after the NFU said its concerns had been addressed. Due to replicate the existing paper system, the digital passport will enable... Read more
A farming family whose roots stretch from India to Worcestershire starred on the big screen after creating a documentary mini-series. ‘It’s a Punjabi Farm Innit’ follows the journey of the Makhan Singh Padda family from the Punjab to Vicarage Nurseries, in Bretforton, in the Vale... Read more
• Treasury refuses to listen to farmers • Government ‘no interest’ in moving • Leaders propose compromise tax Industry leaders have pledged to fight on after the Treasury again refused to back down on plans to impose inheritance tax in farmers. It came after Treasury minister James Murray summoned... Read more
The government’s latest move in the battle over inheritance tax has rightly angered farmers and farming families. Summoning industry leaders from across the UK to attend top level talks in London raised hopes of a Treasury compromise on plans to impose inheritance tax on farming assets worth more than... Read more
Mass rally celebrates 60 years of MF137
News 20/02/2025
More than 200 historic tractors came together for a mass rally at last month’s Newark Vintage Tractor and Heritage Show. Some 203 Massey Ferguson 135s – a model which sold more than any others in the series and remains in use across the world today – were showcased at... Read more
Guide to selecting the right work light
Machinery 20/02/2025
Selecting the appropriate lighting for farm workshop is crucial for efficiency, safety and getting the job done. Choosing the right work light means considering various factors – including brightness, power source and durability. To help farmers reach the right decision, JCB has published a comprehensive guide on the factors... Read more
• Up to £40,000 available for coming year • Biggest UK supplier for farm spare parts • 44 grants awarded from 400 applications Machinery and parts supplier Kramp has announced that its Cultivate a Generation grant scheme for farmers, agricultural engineers and students. Some £40,000 is being made available... Read more