Good harvest yields reported for maize
Livestock 03/11/2023
Early indications suggest a bumper harvest for maize production this year with high yields of good quality material that should clamp and feed well. Fears that the relatively cold, wet spring and challenging drilling conditions could result in later maturing crops for many growers have been largely abated, says... Read more
Management training provider MDS has launched a new agri-food apprenticeship programme for college and sixth form leavers aged 18 and over. The Fresh Futures Programme offers a direct route into the agriculture and food industry and a practical alternative to university. It follows 40 years of developing industry talent... Read more
The farmland market in England held steady during the first three months of the year 2026 – despite a cautious mood across the sector. Just over 7,000 acres were publicly marketed in the first quarter, according to the latest figures from Strutt & Parker. That is 3,300 acres fewer... Read more
New technology is helping to optimise fertiliser applications as growers strive to offset rising nitrogen prices caused by turmoil in the Middle East. A 34% spike in the price of granular fertiliser has put a serious dent in arable budgets – with the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board citing... Read more
A bumper line-up of speakers has been confirmed for this month’s Pig and Poultry Fair, which takes place on 13-14 May at the NEC, Birmingham. Key issues addressed by speakers from across the supply chain will help to give producers the confidence to invest their businesses – with a... Read more
This month I want to highlight a useful prediction tool that has been made available on the SCOPS website: the blowfly forecast, writes Nerys Wright. After discussing the Nematodirus forecast last month, it feels timely to turn our attention to flystrike, particularly as parasites continue to change in response... Read more
A dip in cattle prices is prompting beef producers to scrutinise performance at grass and tackle losses that often go unnoticed within herds. While values remain firm by long-term standards, GB deadweight prices have slipped compared with a year ago. Steers are down 54.2p/kg, while heifers have fallen by... Read more
A host of new equipment and attachments will be launched by Weaving for visitors to see at its stand (747) at Cereals. A new one-pass cultivator – the Raptor – will headline the Weaving stand. The company will also launch the next generation of high-output, low-disturbance seed drill, although... Read more
Morris Lubricants has teamed up again with brand ambassador Guy Martin for a new video series showcasing its manufacturing and distribution operations. The Shrewsbury-based firm says the series will give viewers a detailed look at how its oils and lubricants are produced, filled and shipped. It follows a successful... Read more
A new self-propelled sprayer will make its public debut at Cereals, as manufacturers prepare a broad display of machinery and precision technology. Unveiled last year by John Deere, the 500R will feature in working demonstrations and on the main exhibition stand. It will appear alongside existing mounted and trailed... Read more
Farm machinery manufacturer Agriweld will showcase two machines on its demonstration plot at Cereals: the Agri-Press cultivator and Multi-Till tillage unit. The Agri-Press is a trailed modular cultivation and consolidation machine. Available in working widths ranging from 3 metres to 8 metres, it is designed to deliver effective soil... Read more