Think beyond sustainable farming payments Livestock producers growing herbal leys simply for Sustainable Farming Incentive payments could be missing out on wider benefits. Not all SAM3 herbal ley mixtures are the same – and choosing the cheapest option for the SFI payment could be a false economy, suggests Agrii... Read more
• Concern over outbreak in Germany • Reminder to maintain biosecurity • Talk to friends and family Sheep producers are being urged to remain vigilant and maintain on-farm biosecurity following confirmation of foot-and-mouth disease in Germany. UK imports of sheep, cattle and pigs were swiftly banned following the discovery... Read more
Farmers and store managers are reminded that it is now illegal to use second generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARs) containing bromadiolone and difenacoum in open areas and hedgerows. The new law came into effect on 31 December 2025. It aims to reduce the number of wild and non-target species affected... Read more
A young engineer won a top award for creating an automated moisture control system for continuous flow grain dryers. Alexander Sluijmers won the 2025 LAMMA Young Engineer Award for creating the Grain Sentry – a device which automates grain sampling and control, including remote control operation via an app.... Read more
Mick Haith has retired from vegetable handling equipment manufacturer Haith Group after 47 years. Mr Haith’s interest in agricultural engineering began when he was seven – assembling machines with his father and company founder George Haith. As a teenager, he then worked alongside his brother Chris on factory refurbishments... Read more
A range of crop handling equipment was showcased at last month’s LAMMA event – including the latest Agri-Plus machine from Dieci Telehandlers. With a 7.2m lifting height, the Agri Plus 42.7 has a maximum capacity of 4200 kg, Dieci says this model ensures precise and responsive movements with maximum... Read more
• More than 1000 dryers installed • Effective and dependable drying • Return on investment stacks up More growers are choosing continuous flow dryers as the cornerstone of new or upgraded grain handling systems. Well over 1000 Svegma continuous flow dryers have been installed across the UK over the... Read more
• Symptoms develop in some stores • Wet harvest increases disease risk • Store managers need to be vigilant Seed suppliers are being urged to protect their high-quality product from storage diseases at first grading following the wet 2024 harvest and reports of symptoms developing in some stores. Tuber... Read more
Biostimulants provide boost against blight
Arable 13/02/2025
Applications of silicon biostimulants can increase potato yields by almost 20% – and help the plant’s defence against blight, claims a manufacturer. Orion Future Technologies says the yield of a Melody potato crop increased by 18% by adding two biostimulants – Sirius and Pluton – at a concentration of... Read more
EXPERT VIEW There’s lots to consider when deciding which varieties to grow this spring, says David Bouch. Key spring cropping varieties are likely to sell out this year – but the market will not be short of options. Spring barley is still the best option for the rotational control... Read more