Farm Business

UK biotechnology company AminoA is celebrating its 10th anniversary in the UK, stating that biostimulants are now becoming part of

The government has announced that it will introduce a new deal for farmers, following figures from Defra which indicate that

The NFU has called for action following the release of NFU Mutual’s Rural Crime Report, which shows that rural crime

Following the disruption to crop rotations caused by extreme weather, and the shift in farm support to crop measures within

Bringing together leading agribusinesses, farming co-operatives, policymakers, investors, and start-ups, the World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit returns to London from the

The variability in maize, grass and cereal crops this season could put additional pressure on silage strategies this winter, Volac

Map of Ag, the developers behind a platform that connects farm and agrifood data, is urging arable growers to baseline

Yorkshire farming business Metcalfe Farms has developed from a humble dairy farm into a diverse operation including haulage, contracting, quarrying

The acreage of UK wheat is down significantly due to the wet autumn and spring, so quality straw will be

The Stanhay Webb range of precision vegetable drills will now be available across north east Scotland through dealer CC Powell

MJP Supplies, the UK distributor of Agrifol, is citing rising input costs as the reason for an increase in RBC

Carter Jonas is reporting that the slow economic growth and high inflation rates have shown the continued importance of diversification

Acres Insurance is encouraging all farmers and contractors to check operator licences as harvest continues across the country. “While not

The 2024 Drills and Seeds supplement is now available online! Packed full of news, features and comments. The post 2024 Drills and

Just 948 agricultural tractors were registered in July 2024, down 13.6% when compared to the same month last year. The

The latest Solitair MR drill and Zirkon power harrow combination from Lemken is available in working widths of 3m and

The August 2024 issue is now available online! Packed full of news, features and comments. The post August 2024 Issue appeared

The Royal Agricultural Society of England (RASE) and Nuffield Farming Scholarships have partnered to launch new online guides, with support

A new online-only Yield Enhancement Network (YEN) for linseed growers has been launched, with key funding from Premium Crops. The

Opico has announced the appointment of Dean Cottey as UK product manager for the Strautmann brand. Dean joined the company

Tickets are now on sale for the Newark Vintage Tractor and Heritage Show, taking place on the 9th and 10th

Procam suggests FieldSense is an easier entry into precision farming and data evaluation. Procam customers can subscribe a field or

NFU Sugar and British Sugar have concluded negotiations on the 2025/26 sugar beet contracts. A statement from both organisations states:

The Kubota Corporation has partnered with French start-up UV Boosting to promote sustainable solutions within viticulture. UV Boosting has developed

New Holland is celebrating the production of two million tractors from its Basildon plant, in the same year the factory

NFU president Tom Bradshaw met Sir Keir Starmer this week as part of a select few business representatives invited to

This season Tama, the manufacturer of crop baling products, has launched a new campaign to celebrate the work of UK

On the 25th of July, Fendt produced its 100,000 700 Vario tractor, following 25 years of production at Marktoberdorf. The

The National Association of Contractors (NAAC) and the British Society of Plant Breeders (BSPB) have partnered to launch a new

As ATVs become increasingly popular on farms, BRP commercial manager, Rachael Turner, has provided a series of tips to keep

Premium Crops has announced that Spotlight Plus (carfentrazone-ethyl) has received Emergency Authorisation for linseed seed crops. “Post Reglone (Diquat) the

As part of Farm Safety Week (22 – 26 July), farmers are being urged to ‘look up’ to avoid the

The importance of taking farm health and safety seriously has been emphasised by an agricultural recruitment agency. James Harris, recruitment

Ways to boost farming income by combining Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) actions have been analysed by the Agriculture and Horticulture

Hutchinsons is warning growers that blackgrass emergence patterns are changing, forcing the need for a change in strategies. In response

A survey has revealed that Britain’s farmers and growers are viewed as the most valued professions by the public, second

The DM range of mowers from Massey Ferguson has been extended with two new heavy-duty butterfly units, complementing the latest

According to Will Box and his wife Laura, who own and run WT Box Agricultural Services, their success comes from

Carter Jonas is reporting a notable increase in farmland available for purchase in the second quarter of 2024, indicating a

The shift towards minimum tillage systems has seen cereal crops cut much lower than in previous plough-based systems, now Continental

An NFU survey has shown that poor mobile and broadband connectivity is still a significant issue in running effective rural

The Professional range of Verti-Mix feeder wagons from Strautmann have been designed to be more agile and less complex, while

James Dunlop farms just over 485ha at Wittering, Cambridgeshire, and has been trialling the new conventional oilseed rape variety Pinnacle,

After record-breaking rainfall washed away valuable nutrients, having a detrimental effect on overall soil health, Eurofins Agro soil health specialist

The Alliance 644 Forestar III 710/45 26.5 from Yokohama-ATG can now be interchanged with Olofsfors tracks, just like the Alliance

The National Association of Agricultural Contractors (NAAC), the Farm Safety Partnership and Nestlé have joined forces for a new social

The number of agricultural tractors registered in the first half of 2024 was down 13% compared with the same period

Specialising in groundcare machinery, German manufacturer Muthing is celebrating 125 years of trading. UK agent Simon Richard said: “I started

Headed up by the father-and-son partnership Ian and Alastair Morgan, RNG Morgan and Son is focused on contracting work within

Oli Pascall, managing director of Clock House Farm, is a fourth-generation fruit grower. His passion for growing and the ability

Labour’s landslide win in the general election doesn’t mean that the fundamental challenges that farmers face have changed, warns agricultural

The benefit of beetles made for an interesting workshop at Groundswell. Rothamsted Research is working to assist growers in identifying

Farmers are being invited to contribute to the next step in an independent evaluation of the UK’s farm assurance schemes.

For users of the Flexcare row crop cultivator, Pöttinger has introduced Row Crop Assist. This online solution uses tractor and

It is called minimum tillage because we only cultivate as much as we need to. It’s not that we cut

Bearings can be a source of contention. They are a small part of a machinery build, yet they take up

Last year’s difficult drilling season is expected to have disrupted certified seed cropping plans, with disease pressure making some older

AHDB’s latest Planting and Variety Survey shows a dramatic decline in cereals and oilseed rape planted in the UK. Conducted

As growers look to establish oilseed rape crops, Pioneer has outlined the benefits of two seed treatments available on varieties

At the Frameless art exhibition in central London, Hutchinsons laid out its plan for the next phase of the Omnia

With many growers looking to drill earlier this year after last year’s wet weather, ADAMA is warning that blackgrass pressure

BKT has introduced the FL 695 agro-industrial tyre to its transport range, available in 600/55 R 26.5, 650/55 R 26.5,

Pöttinger’s Cross Flow technology enables swathes to be merged without the need for a conditioning unit on the mower. An

With growers now looking ahead to autumn planting, David Bouch, national seed manager for Hutchinsons, notes that there are several

The Land-based Engineering – Training and Education Committee (LE-TEC Ltd) has announced the winners of their Technicians For 2024 competition.

Yokohama-ATG (Y-ATG) products will now be offered to the OEM market in the UK by Wheel Solutions Ltd. The company

Just 869 machines were registered in the month of June, a 23% drop year-on-year according to the Agricultural Engineers Association

Hartpury Agriculture has launched a brand-new online portal. It says this digital resource is designed to support businesses and professionals

Kuhn Farm Machinery has extended its Prolander cultivator range with three wider models to suit customers requiring more output. The

Growers concerned about wild oat populations are being advised to get seed samples tested to help plan control strategies. Early

John Deere has extended its 6M tractor portfolio, offering 17 models across five different chassis sizes and with four- or

The Manor Park Farm Collection, owned by Peter and David Ingall, was offered to the market by Cheffins at a

Do you know a grower who has excelled this year despite the difficult conditions? Or a contractor or agronomist who

The introduction of the Beowulf variety to the Limagrain wheat portfolio continues a shift in focus from the company. Phillip

Czech manufacturer SMS has announced a series of new models within its cultivation portfolio. The new Titan Simple 630 Cambridge

Working with Chattertons Solicitors, the National Association of Agricultural Contractors (NAAC) has launched new terms and conditions to give members

SY Kestrel is the first variety to hit UK shores and is the flagship of Syngenta’s new Hyvido Neo branding.

The 2024 Arable Event reportedly saw bumper crowds, with machinery demonstrations, crop trials and trade stands, as well as a

Screwfix has been announced as a new retailer for the Stihl range of battery and electric tools. The product range

John Deere has seen an influx of applications to its Military Hiring Programme after hosting a bespoke dealers event for

PACE Mechanical Handling has introduced the PacePal collaborative robot, designed to work in close proximity with people without the need

A new 6m Close Coupled Toolbar (CCT) from Grange Machinery has been purchased by the Stracathro Estate, located on the

Brocks Wheel & Tyre (BWT) has announced a new hire scheme for short and long term agricultural wheel leasing. The

A new 9.2m Cyclone rotary shredder has been added to the Major Equipment range, offering increased working speeds according to

This year’s Groundswell saw the announcement of the Soil Farmer of the Year, a competition that was judged by representatives

Trelleborg has partnered with ABP Group, a leading food processor, with an initiative aimed at boosting fuel efficiency by focusing

Following delays due to a location that straddles both the Sanem and Esch-sur-Alzette communes, Joskin has now reported good progress

Biofresh Safestore, the UK distributor of StoreGuard, is preparing for its first full season. Manufactured by AgroFresh, the product uses

Claas is celebrating the production of its 500,000th combine harvester since launching the product range in 1936. To celebrate the

The nutrient uptake efficiency (NUE) of spring barley and winter wheat has been shown to be increased by up to

Kverneland has been awarded a silver award by the Royal Highland & Agricultural Society of Scotland (RHASS) in its 2024

Following a disastrous 2023 drilling season, growers are expected to favour earlier drilling this year, however, Adama is warning that

The 2025 edition of Tractor of the Year kicked off in a lavish event in Milan last week, with 17

Trelleborg is stating that is time to rethink the way we make tyres, and the off-highway segment is no exception

Merlo UK has announced that George Colliar Ltd will join its dealer network from July 1st. The appointment was marked

The Royal Highland Show saw the introduction of a new Alpego stone burier. The Inversa is based on the Alpego

The venue for the 2024 British National Ploughing Championships has been announced. Thoresby Farming, based on the Thoresby Estate, near

New trials conducted by KWS and Orion Future Technologies have suggested that growers may be able to produce sustainable wheat

As Defra seeks to ban splash plates from 2025 onwards, and grants for slurry application equipment look likely to end