Serving the Farming Industry across the Midlands for 35 Years
How soil analysis can improve productivity and reduce costs

Growers looking to get more out of their soils and improve productivity should start with a field-by-field nutrient analysis, say experts.

Read more
Growers urged to beat rust threat

Cool wet weather has seen sugar beet crops come under intense disease pressure, with rust infection the greatest concern for growers and agronomists.

Read more
‘Failure to support farming undermines food security’

The government’s failure to pay farmers properly for looking after the environment threatens to leave the UK unable to produce enough of its own food, says an influential think tank.

Read more
Six-point safety plan aims to fight farm fires this harvest

Advice for farmers as concern grows for hot summer

Read more
Environmental funding up for grabs for Midland farmers

Farmers are being urged to seek private funding support alongside grants to bolster incomes as the basic payment scheme is phased out.

Read more
Trial confirms big return from tackling take-all challenge

The benefit of tackling take-all has been highlighted by a seed-treatment trial.

Read more
Strong support for ‘exciting’ new winter wheat Bamford

Variety promises high yields and good agronomics

Read more
Early access to new skills service

A new online skills and learning service is being made available to growers and livestock producers who want to further their careers.

Read more
Cutting-edge farm projects to receive £30m in funding

The government has awarded up to £30 million to cutting-edge farming projects that help to create a more resilient and sustainable agricultural sector.

Read more
Strong genetics as RAGT unveils latest varieties

Seed specialist RAGT has relaunched its oilseed rape programme with some promising varieties showcased at last months Cereals event.

Read more