All the latest farming news FARM MAINTENANCEArlo Go 2 security camera sends footage to smartphonesArlo’s new Go 2 security camera connects anywhere via wifi or 3G/4G phone data, giving farmers the option to monitor their farm security from their phone. The camera streams live… SOILSNFU food report sets out foundations for improving farm soilA major new report setting out the importance of soil in food production has outlined eight actions farmers can take to improve this vital asset and ensure the UK’s food… CROP MANAGEMENTSwitch to hybrid barley can save on fertiliser, trial showsOpting for a hybrid barley variety instead of a conventional type could help farmers reduce their use of expensive nitrogen fertiliser in 2022-23, which is set to be a high-cost… MOWERSVicon launches 8.75m Extra 787T triple mower combinationThere's more choice in Vicon's mower range with the addition of a 8.75m-wide version of its triple mo-co, as a compact alternative to the 10m Extra 7100T. The new Extra… HARVESTHarvest 2022: Low N rate yields highest OSR marginLincolnshire grower Colin Chappell kickstarted oilseed rape harvest last week with his first field of hybrid variety Duplo yielding a very impressive 3.63t/ha from just 42.63kg N/ha. It was Mr… CRIMEFears raised over thieves using Google to scope out farmsFarmers are being advised to check their yards and buildings on Google Street View and request images are blurred if they think the mapping technology could give rural thieves an… AGRICULTURAL TRANSITIONFree agricultural transition advice service set to launchThe final round of Defra’s Future Farming Resilience Fund (FFRF) is due to begin in England in the autumn. Defra will provide 17 organisations with grant funding to provide free… AIR AND WATERWater warnings as Met Office issues first ever 'Red' alertWith record temperatures of 40C or more forecast by the Met Office in the coming days, farmers are being urged to reduce their water use, where possible, to help conserve… HARVESTHarvest 2022: Good crop yields, but some moisture deductionsCombines are rolling in the South as harvest 2022 gets off to an early start with dry weather keeping drying costs at bay. However, the low moisture contents are causing… PIGSBetter contracts for pig producers may come from consultationThe government is considering intervening in pig sector contracts, using powers contained in the 2020 Agriculture Act, to address possible unfair trading practices. In a consultation on contractual practices launched… LAND MARKETSGlobal farmland market: Values and opportunities overseasLand values are rising fast in many regions around the world due to low supply, high demand, rising commodity prices and an increased focus on food production. The UK is… NEWSFirefighters use raft to rescue calf stuck in mudFirefighters in the north-east of England used an inflatable raft during a mission to rescue a calf stuck up to its neck in mud at Boldon Flats Nature Reserve. The… ATVS AND UTVSKeenly priced 450 and 520 CForce ATVs join CFMoto rangeChinese ATV maker CFMoto has launched a brace of new models that directly replace their predecessors. The CForce 450 and 520 are priced at £5,999 and £6,799 respectively, offering buyers… NEWSWidespread uptake of SFI crucial to NFU soil health strategyDefra must secure widespread farmer uptake of the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) in England to ensure food security, meet climate change targets and protect the environment, according to a new… GRASSLAND MANAGEMENTFarmers plan smarter grassland strategies as costs soarIncreased rotational grazing, lower fertiliser use, and growing high-performing varieties of grass and clover are among the chosen strategies of Welsh farmers looking to counter rising input costs, according to… GRANTSWelsh organic conversion funding scheme opening next weekWelsh farmers interested in converting their farm to organic production will be able to apply for support when the Organic Conversion Scheme application window opens on Monday 18 July. The… NEWSAnimal Rebellion plots major disruption to UK dairy supplyAnimal Rebellion is plotting major disruption to the UK dairy sector this September as the vegan activists step up their campaign against the livestock industry. The group is seeking to… HARVESTAvoid harvesting OSR at high temp, United Oilseeds warnsA growers’ co-operative is advising farmers to consider harvesting their oilseed rape crops in late evenings, at night and in mornings to avoid risks of penalties upon delivery. OSR crops… COMBINESFieldView offers yield and moisture stats on old combinesFieldView, Bayer's digital farming platform, is the latest to offer a retrofit kit that provides live yield and moisture information on older combines. The system costs £4,400, is suitable for… BUSINESSHSE gearing up for farm safety inspectionsThe Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is gearing up for farm inspections this autumn as part of ongoing efforts to improve agriculture’s poor safety record. Initial figures from the HSE… MEAT MARKETS AND PRICESLamb market outlook mixed as retail demand and grass falterLamb prices are up almost £1/kg deadweight on the year. The GB new-season lamb SQQ averaged 645.9p/kg deadweight for the week ending 9 July, up 8p/kg on the previous week.… TAKING STOCKBeef supply key as factories target 420p/kg deadweightCattle supplies may be too tight to allow base price cuts to reach the 420p/kg-mark processors have targeted later this summer, Farmers Weekly has learned. Plans to gouge 25p/kg off… WEATHERHot, dry weather puts pressure on UK livestock farmersLivestock and dairy farmers in much of the country are becoming increasingly concerned about the ongoing spate of hot, dry weather, which is affecting both current and future production. Rhys… CROPS MARKETS AND PRICESRetailer price squeeze risks loss of potato and veg productionRetail pricing strategies for potatoes and vegetables are putting the acreage in danger, warn growers and co-ops. Many growers look like breaking even at best on the 2022 crop at… 4X4SVolkswagen launches new Amarok pickupVolkswagen has at last revealed details of its new Amarok pickup that has the same underpinnings as Ford’s revamped Ranger and the option of a 247hp V6 diesel engine. Both… POULTRYEgg shortage warning as producers suffer continuing lossesA shortage of eggs in the shops is being predicted as higher retail prices are only partially passed back to farmers. Analysis by the British Free Range Egg Producers Association… INPUT MARKETS AND PRICESNo bids yet to secure future of CF's Ince fertiliser plantA bid by a UK-based consortium to buy CF Fertiliser’s manufacturing site in Cheshire as a going concern is understood to have collapsed. According to the Telegraph, the UK Nitrogen… HEALTH AND SAFETYFarm deaths almost halve in 12 months, new HSE figures showThe number of deaths on British farms in the past year has almost halved compared with the previous 12-month period. But campaigners have warned the industry is not working fast… ARABLEHuge fire rips through farmer's field in North YorkshireA North Yorkshire farmer has been left counting the cost after a massive fire ripped through an arable field near Ripon. Dramatic footage has emerged on social media of a… More articles
