Latest stories COVER CROPSA guide to catch cropping before autumn cerealsWhile many farmers are growing cover crops over winter before spring crops, there is also the possibility of establishing a catch crop between harvest and an autumn-drilled crop. The key… BREEDING AND FERTILITYWhy big cows are inefficient and how to breed smaller stockCows are getting bigger. UK dairy farmers are feeding and managing the equivalent of nearly five extra cows for every 100 in their herds, compared with 30 years ago. And… NEWSFW Podcast Ep 115: Too hot to harvest? Plus Farm Safety WeekIn this episode, with the UK heatwave set to see temperatures climb towards 40C, we ask could it simply become too hot to harvest? As the latest farm fatality figures… COMBINESNew 260hp model heads trio of five-walker MF Activa combinesMassey Ferguson has tweaked its entry-level, five-walker Activa range, which now includes the option of the firm’s Multi Crop Separator on all three models. The 260hp 7344 is the biggest… YOUNG FARMERSLucy Nott: In search of the perfect harvest sarnieIt’s a well-known fact that if you want to start a debate with a group of farmers then you should ask them what colour tractor they drive. If this ice-breaker is… FARM POLICYInvest in farmers to meet 2030 renewables target, says unionA Welsh farming union is demanding a national government policy that incentivises farmers to invest in renewable energy production. Farmers’ Union of Wales president Glyn Roberts has called for a… FARM POLICYNFU Cymru seeks food security targets in future farm policyThe Welsh government is being urged to embed commitments on food security in its new agriculture bill this autumn after what has been described as its “glaring omission” from draft… NUTRITION AND FERTILISERShould farms sell or chop straw with fertiliser prices high?The value of straw, whether for power stations or traditional forage and bedding markets remains, buoyant, and many growers will be looking to take advantage of that. However, with high… LAND MARKETSJapanese knotweed: Effect on farmland and how to prevent itHorticulture was responsible for Japanese knotweed’s arrival to the UK via imports of seed and live material in the 19th century. The farming industry has since been paying the price… More articles
