All from last 7 days 4X4Snrivalled torque for new Plug-In Hybrid Ranger pickupThe search for a suitable alternative to diesel in the world of farm pickups has gathered pace following Ford’s decision to break rank with its debut plug-in petrol-electric model. The… ARABLEDefra ministers offer commitment on parallel importsDefra ministers have given firm commitments they will address industry concerns over the potential loss of parallel imports and seed treatments. The NFU has received a letter from farming minister… TRACTORSFirst impressions: How does 778hp Case Quadtrac shape up?When any tractor manufacturer brings its new, most powerful production tractor to the market, it’s bound to stir excitement among farm machinery enthusiasts. At a recent field day near Fuchsenbigl,… HEALTH AND WELFAREWhy pre-housing is the time to ward off pneumonia in calvesWith your suckler herd hopefully still out grazing, I’m sure that housing cattle seems a long way off, but it’s time for a bit of planning now, to maximise your… WEED MANAGEMENTField choice is key as oat growers lose grassweed herbicidesOat growers are being advised to carefully consider their grassweed pressure, as approval changes have meant there are no grassweed herbicide options this coming season. Up to now, several options… FARMER FOCUSFarmer Focus: Clamps full after what seems a summer of cutsThis is the third time I’ve written a post-harvest article. I’ve just reread the previous two years’ articles to remind myself what had been happening. Apparently, the last couple of… CROPS MARKETS AND PRICESPoland, Hungary and Slovakia extend ban on Ukrainian grainRestrictions on certain key agricultural imports from Ukraine will remain in place in Poland, Hungary and Slovakia, despite the EU Commission confirming on 15 September that these restrictions had been… LIVESTOCKPetition launched to save Herdwick sheep in Lake DistrictAn online petition has been launched to save Herdwick sheep and maintain World Heritage Status in the Lake District. The petition, which has been created by Nigel Hollingworth, proposes the… INPUT MARKETS AND PRICESGlobal supply constraints push up UK fertiliser pricesFertiliser markets have started to ramp up in recent weeks, with rising oil and natural gas prices and tighter global supplies providing support. Imported ammonium nitrate stood at £362/t in… HEALTH AND WELLBEINGFCN FarmWell Award winner announcedAndrew Dellbridge, from Norfolk, has won the Farming Community Network (FCN) FarmWell Award 2023 for his short video showing how he champions mental resilience within the agricultural sector. The award,… DIVERSIFICATIONBreeder of pure-bred Sussex cattle targets new marketsA Sussex cattle breeder is looking to capitalise on the growing market for grass-fed beef “with a difference”, launching a new online service for his traditional, well-matured meat. William De… PAYMENTS, SCHEMES AND GRANTSDefra provides clarity on farming budget spendDefra has offered clarity on how the agricultural budget for England is being allocated amid concerns from food and farming organisations over a lack of transparency about where the money… GRASSLAND MANAGEMENTApply lime now to grassland if conditions good, says expertWhere ground conditions are good, now is the ideal time for lime applications to grassland. However, calcium lime is recommended by independent consultant Dr George Fisher. Magnesium lime makes the… BEEF3 weaning strategies explored for suckler farmsMany different strategies are employed by suckler herds across the UK to minimise stress, growth check and hassle when weaning suckler calves. Scotland’s Rural College beef specialist Basil Lowman stresses… WHEATNo-insecticide wheat yields over 10t/ha for Norfolk growerNorfolk grower Will More is planning a second season of drilling a virus-resistant wheat variety with environmental and financial benefits, while also producing a good yield at harvest 2023. Using… TRACTORSNovel hybrid tractor drivetrain developed by CNH brand SteyrAny Formula 1 fan will be used to seeing its high-performance cars harvesting unused energy and deploying it as a tactical power boost further down the track. Farmers could be… HEALTH AND WELLBEINGBritain’s Fittest Farmer 2023: Meet the winnersThe winners of the Farmers Weekly Britain’s Fittest Farmer competition have been crowned after battling it out at the finals in Essex. Among the 31 finalists, the competition was fierce… NEWSFW Podcast Ep 174: Does Back British Farming day have impact?Back British Farming day what impact does it really have on politicians? We meet the new shadow Defra secretary, how would he make farmers lives better if Labour won the… FARMER FOCUSFarmer Focus: Trying a three-way winter wheat blendHarvest has finally been completed; it’s been a relatively smooth one, but has dragged on longer than it should have. Results on the whole have been a little disappointing, with… NEWSOpinion: Standing room only when a planner comes to talkI’m off to Montague Farm in East Sussex, which seems to alternate use of its farm buildings as a venue for upmarket weddings and … er … NFU gatherings. Sadly,… BOVINE TBBovine TB cattle slaughterings below 20,000 in EnglandThe number of cattle slaughtered in England over the course of a year due to bovine TB has dropped below 20,000 for the first time in 15 years. The latest… NEWS'Tighten the borders' say farmers, as swine fever reaches SwedenThe UK government is under pressure to raise the threat level of African swine fever (ASF) from medium to high, after Sweden reported its first case, with humans thought to… BOVINE TBNew TB rules mean less red tape to move restricted cattleLivestock movements during a bovine TB breakdown can be made using a single general licence from 2 October 2023, replacing the need for individual movement licences. The rule change, described… SHEEPNew sheep dipping guidelines now in place - what to expectSheep farmers should collaborate closely with dipping contractors to keep abreast of updated dipping guidelines as part of an industry-wide focus on best practice. Fresh directives on prescribing sheep dip… AGRICULTURAL TRANSITIONDefra’s 2023 SFI scheme opens for applications in EnglandDefra’s Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme for England is starting to accept applications after its launch was delayed by technical issues. Farmers in England who are claiming basic payments will… More articles
