BASF innovation offer to reach new heights
28th April 2020
BASF has announced their new 2020 innovation offer, inviting farmers to scan their cans to be in with a chance of winning a DJI Mavic 2 Pro drone with full
Lincolnshire machinery dealer joins the Case IH dealership network
27th April 2020
Case IH has today (27th April) announced that Lincolnshire-based Sharmans Agricultural Limited has been appointed as Case IH dealers. The family-run machinery dealership has a head office in Grantham, Lincolnshire
Micronutrients are more important than ever for resilient spring crops
25th April 2020
A robust micronutrient management programme is vital for spring crops, but this year it’s even more important than usual. Following a miserable winter and dry beginning to spring, micronutrients will
Morrisons unveils new measures to support farmers
24th April 2020
To thank farmers for feeding the nation, Morrisons says it is offering a 5 per cent discount on shopping to its farmers, and is reopening steak and seafood bars. The
“We owe farmers an enormous debt of gratitude” – Prince Charles
24th April 2020
In a time of national crisis, HRH the Prince of Wales has praised the hard work and dedication of UK farmers and urged the public never to forget the “crucial
Dairy farmers urged to submit accounts of their losses
23rd April 2020
Defra is asking for ‘accurate and credible data’ on the severity of issues facing the dairy sector, to back up the industry’s call for support. The Royal Association of British
Sulky re-starts production after Covid-19 shutdown
22nd April 2020
Sulky Burel has re-started production of its fertiliser spreaders and seed drills at its French factories, after a three-week shutdown due to Covid-19 restrictions. The restart will ensure current and
Farmers call for people to buy local, seasonal produce during pandemic
22nd April 2020
Nature friendly farmers across the UK are urging the public to buy local when they can, during the COVID-19 pandemic, and beyond. A sustainable food supply chain in the UK
New Shearing Checklist for Shearers and Farmers during Covid-19
21st April 2020
A new industry checklist has been produced to ensure that shearers, wool handlers and farmers in the UK work in partnership to keep everyone operating at safe distances, with practical
From classrooms to care homes
20th April 2020
Scotland’s Rural College has been donating supplies of personal protective equipment (PPE) to the NHS, care homes and charities across the country. PPE has been collected from the SRUC teams