NBA calls for redefinition of age when ‘beef is beef’
3rd September 2019
The National Beef Association (NBA) is calling for updated regulatory definitions to reflect the improvements in production systems and genetics, in a move that will raise the profitability of the
McCormick will be supporting manufacturers at Tillage-Live
27th August 2019
A fleet of McCormick X7 Series and X8 Series tractors – the primary models in the McCormick range for arable farm operations – will be supporting several equipment manufacturers at
Germany tour on offer for early spreader orders
27th August 2019
Purchasing an Axis 40.2 EMC or 50.2 EMC fertiliser spreader in early September 2019 could come with an all-expenses-paid trip to Germany, courtesy of KUHN Farm Machinery. The company is
Knight launches ‘TopTill’ seedbed finisher
23rd August 2019
Knight Farm Machinery is launching the TopTill – a new seedbed finishing cultivator – which will receive its first public demonstration at the Tillage 2019 event at Deenesthorpe Airfield, near
Axial-Flow releases new header width in its 2020 updates
14th August 2019
Case IH Axial-Flow combine harvesters and headers will feature a number of updates from next year, including a new 8.5 metre header, specifically designed for Controlled Traffic Farming. Other features
Kuhn European product launch 2019
13th August 2019
Ahead of Agritechnica later this year, Kuhn has displayed its 2020 product line-up to agricultural press at its test farm in France. The launch event included approximately 30 new models
Losses from farm theft hit a seven-year high
5th August 2019
Losses to British farmers from theft hit a seven-year high of £50m in 2018, according to NFU Mutual. A 26% rise in claims for stolen farm vehicles, such as tractors
UK Agricultural Tractor Registrations – July 2019
5th August 2019
Month : 1,446 Units +7.3% change (compared with July 2018) Year to Date: 7,643 Units -3.0% change (compared with January-July 2018) The month-on-month volatility of UK agricultural tractor registrations
Farmers move to improve pre-em applications
5th August 2019
A quarter of UK farmers have made changes to their spraying operations to get better performance from pre-emergence herbicide applications. Heeding the advice and results of the Syngenta #lowslowcovered campaign,
Battery vs Petrol Brushcutters
2nd August 2019
Brushcutters have a busy life on many UK farms and estates playing a vital part in keeping grass and weed growth under control. Sales of battery-powered models are increasing and