More growers and livestock producers are diversifying as they strive to secure a more sustainable future for their farm business. Some 17% of farmers plan to start a diversification in the next five years – up from 15% in 2023. And 40% of producers already running a diversified enterprise... Read more
Following the busy harvest season, maintaining the reliability and functionality of farm vehicles remains a top priority for farmers as they prepare for the months ahead. From jump starters and hand tools to welders, battery chargers, and essential PPE, Jefferson Tools has everything you need to maintain and repair... Read more
Hedging our bets
News 21/10/2024
Hedge-cutting rules are over the top and benefit no-one – not even birds, says Clodhopper One advantage of an early harvest is the ability to get the hedge cutter in place and trim the ditches and hedges. But new regulations applied from May 2024 mean it seems that 1... Read more
EXPERT VIEW The UK’s electricity infrastructure remains a stumbling block – and must be resolved, says John Wallis. Understanding available options will be key for farmers contemplating using land for wind or solar farms. Even landowners not considering this kind of scheme may have power generation infrastructure forced upon... Read more
Kuhn showcased its Multi-Leader XT plough range alongside the manufacturer’s cultivators and drills at last month’s Tillage Live event. Organised by the Agricultural Engineers Association, Tillage-Live is the UK’s largest cultivations event focusing on crop establishment. This year’s show took place on 18 September at Headley Hall, Tadcaster, North... Read more
A new trailer-mounted separator unit has been unveiled for contractors and multi-site farms looking to improve slurry quality before application. Manufactured by Vogelsang, the XSplit unit enables contractors to offer separation as an additional service to customers. Alternatively, it can be used on farm to separate slurry or digestate.... Read more
The production of low carbon, plant-based insulating blocks could generate additional farm income and tackle labour shortages, say experts. Encouraging farmers to diversify into making sustainable building materials for use on their own farms – or for construction in the local area – could benefit their own businesses, communities... Read more
• Three times more carbon dioxide • Crop deserves our closer scrutiny • Call to consider soil carbon loss Maize crops grown on drained peat soils emit three times more carbon dioxide than burning natural gas, suggests a study. Researchers say the finding highlights the need to consider soil... Read more
High-performing winter wheat tops all previous yields recorded since trials began in 2017 Group 3 winter wheat Bamford achieved a yield of 12.2t/ha, the highest ever recorded yield for any variety in the 8 year history of the GrainCo continuous wheat trial, according to Yorkshire farmer Steve Buckle and... Read more
Sixty-eight jobs in Lincolnshire have been saved following the pre-pack sale of the Burdens Group. Headquartered in Boston, the company supplied a wide range of farm and groundcare machinery from leading manufacturers including New Holland, Horizon, Amazone and JPM Trailers. The Burdens Group offered both new and used agricultural... Read more