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Farming Monthly National
Scientists find the ideal home for solitary bees
A study supported by the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT) has identified the most desirable nesting sites for the UK’s declining population of solitary bees and recommended simple measures to support them.
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May 2020
Farming Monthly National
Holidaying bees help the fruit orchards bloom at Hadlow Estate
More than 680,000 bees are on a unique spring break at the Hadlow Estate in Kent, to help it get the very best from its fruit orchards.
2 min |
May 2020
Farming Monthly National
Good aftercut fertiliser management essential in 2020
Careful management of aftercut fertiliser applications will be essential in building vital stocks of high quality forage to provide insulation against market volatility and uncertainty in 2020, says Dr. George Fisher of CF Fertilisers.
3 min |
May 2020
Farming Monthly National
Don't let a dry April slow crop growth
Soil nutrition matters more than ever.
3 min |
May 2020
Farming Monthly National
Now is the time to establish summer cover for soil health
The next few weeks are the ideal time to establish a summer cover crop mix on uncropped land requiring improvements to soil structure and health after last winter.
3 min |
May 2020
Farming Monthly National
CE marking and Eurocode post Brexit update
At the end of January the UK left the European Union and, in the process, many questions were raised about the future regulatory regime for manufacturers and suppliers. Of direct relevance to steelwork fabricators and agricultural building suppliers is the future of CE marking or whatever replaces it.
5 min |
May 2020
Farming Monthly National
Drought resistant crops for the future
Dr Cate Williams: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.
9 min |
May 2020
Farming Monthly National
Drive efficiencies with precision farming at Cereals LIVE
Farmers are continually striving to improve efficiencies and precision technology provides the means to do so, which is why Cereals LIVE is showcasing the very latest advances.
5 min |
May 2020
Farming Monthly National
Better beef with Breedr
Ian Sturmer – gives the farmer’s view of the Breedr vision.
9 min |
May 2020
Farming Monthly National
Best practice for making silage for AD plants
For crop-fed AD plants, quality of feedstock is the key to efficient biogas production throughout the year. Tim Elsome, General Manager of FM BioEnergy, explains the importance of creating good silage to ensure you get the highest gas output from your feedstock.
6 min |
May 2020
Farming Monthly National
Top Tips To Boost Your On-Farm Biogas Plant
Despite the best laid plans, operating an on-farm AD plant is rarely a straightforward process.
4 min |
April 2020
Farming Monthly National
Welfare and Environment; Help in an uncertain market?
A recent survey published by AHDB gives a picture of the reasons and perceptions that have influenced and continue to influence UK pig producer decisions on investment in infrastructure. There has been little investment in pig buildings over the last five years, despite the ageing of buildings and equipment “much of which is reaching – or has already exceeded, its recommended lifespan
4 min |
April 2020
Farming Monthly National
Suzuki ATV
Suzuki ATV dealerships continue to support the farming industry and smallholdings
2 min |
April 2020
Farming Monthly National
Strategies and technologies towards reduced lameness in cattle
David Cutress: IBERS, Aberystwyth University.
8 min |
April 2020
Farming Monthly National
Lungworm vaccination crucial ahead of 2020 grazing season
Veterinary professionals are urging farmers to vaccinate against lungworm (husk) ahead of the 2020 grazing season after a significant increase of cases last year.
3 min |
April 2020
Farming Monthly National
High biomass clover offers new land recovery option
A new high biomass annual clover, included in spring-sown catch crop mixtures alongside short term ryegrasses, could offer dual benefits for farmers struggling with ground that has been waterlogged and left uncropped over winter.
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April 2020
Farming Monthly National
Farmers warned of surge in tractor GPS thefts
Agricultural vehicle Global Positioning Systems (GPS) under new attack from rural thieves after thefts of GPS kit worth over £130,000 from West Sussex farms. NFU Mutual offers security advice to protect hi-tech farm equipment...
3 min |
April 2020
Farming Monthly National
Could weeds be the answer to reversing insect declines?
The thought of weeds thriving in a farm’s arable crops is usually cause for concern, but it might be one way to help invertebrates to recover according to a new study by the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT).
3 min |
April 2020
Farming Monthly National
Continuous mixed flow grain driers from Perry of Oakley Ltd
Perry of Oakley Ltd. are the UK’s most experienced manufacturer of materials handling & drying equipment. Perry’s range of driers consists of two continuous mixed flow grain driers; the top spec Savannah and the entry level Mistral.
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April 2020
Farming Monthly National
50 years of Range Rover: Land Rover and Anthony Joshua celebrate Golden Jubilee for luxury SUV with unique snow art
Land Rover begins 50th anniversary celebrations for the original luxury SUV with snow art installation at its Arjeplog cold weather test facility in Sweden and World Heavyweight Champion Anthony Joshua OBE.
3 min |
April 2020
Farming Monthly National
Expense, Red Tape And Vacancies?
How the Government’s new immigration policy will affect farmers heavily reliant on migrant labour from the EU.
4 min |
March 2020
Farming Monthly National
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) – A Bird's-Eye View In Agriculture
UAV technologies are becoming more affordable, increasing the feasibility of their use within smaller-scale agricultural ventures.
8 min |
March 2020
Farming Monthly National
Farmers encouraged to optimise AD operations
Official statistics released by the NNFCC in 2019 revealed that there are 486 anaerobic digestion (AD) plants in the UK, 338 of which are farm-based and another 239 farm-based AD in development.
3 min |
March 2020
Farming Monthly National
New Land Rover Defender 90 goes on sale following unprecedented demand for Defender 110
Order books for the Land Rover Defender 90 have opened following the successful launch of the Defender 110. New Defender is the toughest and most capable Land Rover ever made and delivers 21st century connectivity with unstoppable off-road performance.
2 min |
March 2020
Farming Monthly National
Drone's eye view without eye watering costs
Hundreds of excited farmers and agronomists who have been on a waiting list will soon be the first to use a new crop monitoring app.
2 min |
March 2020
Farming Monthly National
LEADER supports farmer to produce carbon and plastic neutral oil in world first
Supported by LEADER Programme funding of £26,825 towards new machinery, a Northamptonshire farmer has produced rapeseed oil certified as both carbon and plastic neutral in a world first for any product.
3 min |
March 2020
Farming Monthly National
Driving productivity at Grassland & Muck 2020
Making the most of forage is a priority for UK farmers. Whether grazed or ensiled quality grass is still the most economic source of feed, and when managed right will reduce production costs and minimise environmental impact.
3 min |
March 2020
Farming Monthly National
Too Much Water Or Too Little?
Early in 2019 we were worried about having too little water and by the summer we had too much. We are experiencing one of the wettest winters on record with extensive flooding of farmland taking up much of the news headlines. Droughts seems a distant memory, though we know from experience the risk is ever present. Welcome to the unpredictable nature of irrigation farming in England.
2 min |
February 2020
Farming Monthly National
VikingGenetics' female genomic testing now available in the UK
VikingGenetics is expanding its range of services with the launch of female genomic testing and corrective mating packages.
2 min |
February 2020
Farming Monthly National
TGB announce 5 year warranty
TGB distributor Dualways has announced that from the 1st of January all new TGB models will be covered by a new five-year limited warranty. Dualways claims that this is the longest warranty in the UK ATV industry.
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