Farm Business

A series of trait-loaded oilseed rape varieties from Limagrain have been added to the AHDB Recommended List. First is LG

The Potato Day UK event gave key manufacturers and distributors of potato equipment an opportunity to showcase the latest equipment.

Happy Days Farming is reporting a record-breaking harvest of Merlin spring oats, with yields of more than 11.5t/ha achieved. The

BKT has announced a renewed partnership with video game developer Giants Software, which sees its range of agricultural tyres virtually

According to the Agricultural Engineers Association (AEA) the November 2024 registrations were the lowest recorded since December 2000. However, the

The Animal Plant Health Agency’s laboratories at Weybridge are set to receive £200m in additional funding for safeguarding and enhancements,

Ceat, part of RPG Enterprises, has agreed to acquire the Camso brand of construction bias tyres and tracks from Michelin.

Thanks to its large body and pivoting headboard, the top-of-the-range Strautmann Magnon 10-530  has sufficient capacity to carry 52cu m

While Home Farm Nacton won the Vegetable Grower of the Year category at the 2024 National Arable and Grassland Awards,

While soil sampling is an essential tool for growers to understand nutrient availability, ProCam is warning that if the results

The Big Farmland Bird Count (BFBC), the annual national census of farmland birds is run by the Game & Wildlife

The AHDB Recommended List features seven oilseed rape varieties from NPZ, with Maverick topping the list for yield. Chris Guest,

Ahead of the Scottish Budget proposals, Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) is calling for recognition of the impact of the UK

Despite being a last minute addition for many growers following the wet autumn and winter last year, spring barley delivered

From the 9th of December, the Merlo product range will be available across Cumbria and the north east through dealer

The conventional variety Pi Pinnacle has remained at the top of the AHDB Recommended List for winter oilseed rape. Neil

The Gator utility vehicle range has been extended with the diesel XUV 875M, offering an increased cargo capacity, enhanced comfort

Bauer has extended the range of mobile separators with a new Plug & Play Elevator, that can lift the separator

EIMA International, which took place from 6-10 November in Bologna, Italy, provides an opportunity to not only see the headline-making,

RAGT is celebrating the release of the AHDB Recommended List for 2025/26, with two new wheat varieties gaining full approval.

Cefetra, the marketing partner for Crop Marketing (Group) Ltd (CMG), is looking to build on the partnership in 2025. The

Deny Fell, a farmer in East Yorkshire, is urging other growers to get checked after a routine blood test revealed

A new 25cu m version of the V-Mix Drive Maximus Plus self-propelled diet feeder is set to be launched on

Grassland specialist SIP will bring products from its raking portfolio to Lamma 2025, including the latest generation of Star Robust

Despite the major pressures on agriculture at a global scale, Italy’s EIMA International event drew record numbers of visitors –

Lower numbers are resulting in a busy sales season for breeders, with averages consistently up according to the Livestock Auctioneers

Available in the UK through LH Agro, Topcon Agriculture has launched a smart feeding system to make it easier for

The Processors and Growers Research Organisation (PGRO) has launched a free app for Apple and Android devices, enabling growers to

The organisers of Lamma and CropTec have announced that both shows will be merged for 2026, enabling visitors to attend

Following the rollout of Claas Connect, Claas has opened a new Digital Experience Centre at its UK headquarters. It is

UTV Products started as an importer and distributor of LED lights, before owners Ben and Sian Bonell made the decision

The December 2024 issue is now available online. Packed full of news, features and comments. The post December 2024 issue

Hundreds of children across Staffordshire and Wrexham are set to get a dose of Christmas joy, courtesy of JCB. The

The Processors and Growers Research Organisation (PGRO) has announced that 14 varieties of peas and beans have been added to

Hi-Spec Engineering will introduce a new 20t-capacity Xcel muckspreader next year. The Xcel 2050 follows the 1250 model, using the

Joining the Opico stand at Lamma for the first time, following an agreement for Opico to handle the UK distribution,

To manage risk in the upcoming season, those growing spring malting barley should look to varieties that have produced consistent

Limagrain states that its success in the 2024/25 PGRO Descriptive List (DL) highlights its commitment to pulses. Its spring bean

NRM’s annual soil summary report once again highlights the nutrient imbalances across the majority of UK soils. NRM has been

Demand for Mecmar mobile driers is on the rise, according to McArthur BDC, with new and upgraded plants being based

Having been a Cumbria dealer for Yanmar Compact Equipment since 2020, Taylor & Braithwaite will extend its territory into Yorkshire,

Syngenta has seen two of its malting barley varieties promoted on the latest Malting Barley Committee (MBC) approved list for

Last week was World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week, and as part of it, the UK Agri-Tech Centre was showcasing its

Yorkshire powertrain supplier, Lancereal, has announced it is entering a new chapter after 37 years of operation, following a management

Visitors to Lamma will be able to see the brand new Stoll ProfiLine Isobus front loader fully installed and working

The next BaConversation will be held at Northallerton Rugby Club, North Yorkshire, between 10am and midday on November 30. It’s

Spare part supplier, Kramp, will showcase a full range of products on its stand at Lamma; which will be double

Trident MicroNutri has issued advice to maize growers to mitigate the mycotoxin risk in feed maize, following a tricky season

Bunning’s stand at the Lamma Show will include a Lowlander 175 HD HBD spreader, fitted with VF tyres to highlight

To build on the success of the first government agri-tech strategy ten years ago, Agri-TechE is calling for a refreshed

Agronomy firm Hutchinsons has published a guide to vineyard agronomy, alongside the launch of an accompanying support service. Unveiled at

Two new machines will be on show at the KRM stand during Lamma 2025. The first is the Bredal K110

Iseki UK & Ireland will be at Lamma 2025, with a host of compact tractors, as well as the SXG3

Origin Soil Nutrition (formally Origin Fertilisers) will have a practical demonstration of micronutrition at Lamma, highlighting updates to its NUE-Leg

Sean Stanfield has taken on the role of sales manager at Stocks Ag, with responsibility for the sales team and

Meeting demand for greater customisation and high quality in-cab materials from tractor operators, Claas has introduced a limited edition specification

Compass Tractors, which supports farmers and contractors across Devon and Somerset, is celebrating 20 years of operation next month with

WM-FieldForm is the latest generation of PTx Trimble‘s technology for landforming, grading and levelling to help growers control water movement

Slurry specialists Tramspread has announced a new 1,400m hose reeler, which it will exhibit for the first time at Lamma.

At Lamma 2025, Avon Tuning HD will have an interactive display, enabling visitors to manually configure an ECU and use

The Enigma series of projects headed up by Fera Science has been expanded, with Enigma IV focused on controlling spraing

EIMA International was the stage for the Tractor of the Year awarding ceremony, which was bigger than ever after a

Farm Contractor has joined industry stakeholders and other members of the Mark Allen Agriculture group to push for more female-friendly

As fears continue over the impact of the changes to agricultural property relief and business property relief in the autumn

Timac Agro is encouraging growers to incorporate soil conditioners and biostimulants as part of strategies to cut on-farm emissions. According

Agricast, which supplies specialist wearing parts, will introduce the GLX 150 Ultra at Lamma 2025. It expands the company’s range

Released last night, Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves and Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Steve

Designed for utility tractors, Quicke has announced the N-series front loader, available in both mechanical self-levelling and non-self-levelling variants. Suitable

Finnish manufacturer Murska, distributed in the UK by Kelvin Cave, has developed a new hammer mill for growers looking to

An industry-wide BTV-3 impact survey, alongside clinical research by the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), has shown substantial challenges

A new generation of the DSX no-till disc drill has been announced by Horizon Agricultural Machinery, available in five models

Claydon will exhibit at Lamma 2025 with a host of new products within the Opti-Till crop establishment system, including the

Residual levy reserves will be used to fund seven new projects, following a grant agreement between the Agriculture and Horticulture

Kuhn Farm Machinery has introduced a new front tank, with a dual hopper for both seed and fertiliser. The pressurised

Defra has announced that 13,000 farmers will start to receive Farming Recovery Fund payments from the 21st of November. Eligible

Lamma 2025 will see a host of machines from Fendt making its UK debut, including the first showing of the

Massey-Harris history dates back to 1847 when Daniel Massey began making tools and simple machinery in a workshop in Ontario,

The wartime sales growth for tractors was impressive. Production estimates suggest that America’s tractor manufacturers built about 7,000 tractors in

Despite government assurances that “small farms” won’t be affected, the Country Land and Business Association (CLA)’s analysis shows tax changes

The organisers of the Midlands Machinery Show, which celebrates its 10th event next week, have announced that it will adopt

A new regenerative farming conference has announced a prize fund of £5,000 to help farmers transition away from conventional systems.

The 2024 AHDB Cereal Quality Survey (CQS) confirms harvest reports of low protein for wheat and low nitrogen levels in

Grimme has made updates to its RH-Combi receiving hopper range, with a focus on picking and sorting in a single

Attempts to forecast the future development of farm tractors can attract plenty of interest, but the results of the past

A study of more than 500 farmers from across Germany, France, USA, Brazil and Japan has highlighted the need for

Hutchinsons is advising growers to watch out for signs of rape winter stem weevil (RWSW), following reports of the pest

The Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) has launched a new strategic resource for agri-supply businesses, in a bid to help them

A survey has found that half of those making business inheritance assurances to their children also admit they could still

Opico has announced that Robbie Polson will step into the role of commercial director, following time as development manager and

Since the middle of October, Pöttinger has offered direct sales and support to customers in the Netherlands, following the opening

The Lamma Show, taking place on the 15th and 16th of January at the NEC, Birmingham, will see a host

For the first time in five years, Kuhn Farm Machinery will exhibit at the Lamma Show, showcasing its broad range

After ten years on the market, Grimme has revamped the Matrix precision seeder range with the latest generation of the

While the cost of living crisis exacerbated by record inflation and rising farming input costs deems farming budgets insufficient, farmers

Merlo has extended its dealer network with the appointment of Norfolk-based Chris Coleman Agricultural Engineering (CC Agri). “This strategic appointment

The EIMA International trade fair in Bologna saw the introduction of a new Lemken Diamant 18 plough; revamping the range

Wheat sowing will be late again this year, as growers become used to extreme weather patterns. As the unusual becomes

Biofresh Safestore, reportedly the leading potato sprout control technology provider in the UK, has added two new features to its

The Sustainable Farming Incentive, as well as possibilities to cut the initial investment through the FETF grant scheme, has made