Written by Jim Breen
An electrically-powered telehandler (pictured) was spotted on the Faresin stand at last week’s SIMA show in Paris, France.
It’s a ‘preview’ machine. It’s based on the existing 6.26 (diesel-powered) version.
According to Faresin, the big selling points will be the absence of emissions and significantly reduced noise levels. The company says that this electric machine will also require less maintenance.
According to the manufacturer, there may be a fast-charging...
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Written by Billy Wickham
A beef and arable farmer from Leicestershire has been honoured at the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Conference, for his dedication and commitment to the NFU and to the British farming industry.
The Meurig Raymond award for this year was presented to NFU east midlands member Joe Stanley, on Tuesday, February 25.
Advocate for the food and farming sector
Joe has become a high-profile advocate for the food and farming sector through the mainstream media and on...
Written by Charlotte Cunningham
Minette Batters has been re-elected as President of the National Farmers’ Union, alongside Stuart Roberts as Deputy President and former chair of combinable crops, Tom Bradshaw, as Vice President. Charlotte Cunningham reports. The election took place after the AGM of the NFU Council, a representative body made up of its elected members, following the NFU’s annual Conference. Speaking at the conference, Minette said: “I am so proud to be able to represent the...
Written by John Swire
Sheep farmers are encouraged to ‘gem up’ on mixing lamb milk replacer to make sure they get the very best results when feeding it through a feeder or by bottle.
As the peak lambing season approaches, the pressure is on to maximise the lamb crop, and this year many farmers are anticipating good numbers as the scan results across many units have shown an above average proportion of twins and triplets.
“This means that we might have more lambs needing a top up of milk...
Written by Matt Hopkins
Semios is really the essence of a successful technology deployment in agriculture – combining the right technology and systems with boots-on-the-ground interactivity with the growers.
The post Why Semios Is Getting Technology Deployment Right appeared first on PrecisionAg.
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Written by Alistair Driver
George Eustice might be a friend of the industry, but he did not get an easy ride in his first major appearance in front of farmers since being promoted to the Cabinet.
After seven years at Defra, serving under five Secretaries of State, Mr Eustice finally landed the top job earlier this month, replacing the sacked Theresa Villiers during Boris Johnson’s Cabinet reshuffle.
The first sign of his new status was that he was forced to delay his appearance at the NFU...
Written by Rachel Martin
The UK’s green future outside the European Union will move a step closer today (Wednesday, February 26) with the Second Reading of the Environment Bill.
New powers were added to the bill during the stage, including on a clause to ensure future UK governments will have to consider whether new legislation will reduce existing environmental protection laws.
Opening the Bill’s Second Reading, Environment Secretary George Eustice said the Bill is a keystone in the...
Written by Matt Hopkins
Producers Edge, a group of experienced risk-mitigation agents specializing in crop and farm insurance, has struck a new […]
The post Farmers Edge Equips Producers Edge with Fully Integrated Digital Platform appeared first on PrecisionAg.
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Written by John Swire
Minette Batters has been re-elected as President of the NFU for another two to represent more than 46,000 farmers and growers across England and Wales.
There were changes to the officeholder team, however, with Hertfordshire farmer Stuart Roberts, who has served as vice president for the past two years, winning the race to become deputy president, replacing Guy Smith, who had held the post for the past two years. Before that, he served two years as vice president...
Written by Agriland Team
A farmer that pleaded guilty to allowing a polluting discharge from his farm to enter a waterway in the Cloughmills area of Co. Antrim has been fined £1,000 (€1,187), according to Northern Ireland’s Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs.
Drew Forsythe pleaded guilty to the offence at Ballymena Magistrates’ Court today, Wednesday, February 26.
The court was told that on February 7, 2019, a water quality inspector acting on behalf of the Northern...
Written by Rachel Martin
Quality beef, lamb and pork from the UK will be in the spotlight when AHDB exhibits at the Restaurants Canada Show this weekend.
Five exporters will join AHDB on the stand at Canada’s largest foodservice and hospitality event, which starts in Toronto on Sunday.
It’s the first time AHDB has attended the three-day event, which will this year host more than 150 speakers as well as three leadership conferences and four networking events.
Canada is a key target market...
Written by Matt Hopkins
It’s time to put down the pen and use an FMS to save time, increase accuracy for planning, make timely decisions, and streamline relationships.
The post 5 Key Advantages of Digitizing Your Farm Records appeared first on PrecisionAg.
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Written by Agriland Team
English farmers are set to see their Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) payments cut by between 5% and 25% as of next year, 2021, the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has confirmed.
In its “Farming for the Future: Policy and Progress Update”, published this week, the department outlined its plans for the coming seven years.
In the update, DEFRA said: “We intend to phase out direct payments in England over a seven year agricultural transition...
Written by John Swire
Quality beef, lamb and pork from the UK will be in the spotlight when AHDB exhibits at the Restaurants Canada Show this weekend.
Five exporters will join AHDB on the stand at Canada’s largest foodservice and hospitality event, which starts in Toronto on Sunday.
It is the first time AHDB has attended the three-day event which will this year host more than 150 speakers as well as three leadership conferences and four networking events.
Canada is a key target market...
Written by Agriland Team
A new research study – led by Queen’s University, Belfast – has highlighted “the crucial role” that recovering native predators can play in conserving the natural ecosystem.
The research – published today, Wednesday, February 26 – indicates how a native predator – the pine marten – is helping to conserve Ireland’s only native squirrel, the red squirrel.
Following introductions in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, the invasive grey squirrel had replaced the...
Written by Rachel Martin
Farmers and crofters across the UK are reminded that the hedge-cutting ban comes into place on March 1 as the bird nesting and rearing season begins.
From March 1 until August 31, a closed period comes into force that places a ban on cutting and trimming hedges and trees due to cross-compliance requirements.
Exemptions
A hedge or tree may be trimmed from August 1 if the hedge or tree is in a field which will be sown with oilseed rape, temporary grass or another...
Written by Rachel Martin
Environment Secretary George Eustice has today (Tuesday, February 25) called on farmers and land managers to share their views on the Government’s flagship green farming scheme outside the EU.
Speaking ahead of his session at the National Farmers’ Union’s annual conference this week, the Environment Secretary announced that farmers will be at the forefront of reversing environmental declines and tackling climate change as they reshape the future of farming in the...
Written by Agriland Team
It’s clear that Irish and UK farmers have a common cause on high UK food standards and fair competition, according to Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) president Tim Cullinan.
The president was speaking ahead of the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Conference which he is attending in Birmingham, England, today, Tuesday, February 25.
“Irish and UK farmers often compete for shelf space in the UK – but we have always done so on a level playing field with common standards...
Written by Agriland Team
Several protesters involved in last month’s tractor demonstration in Dublin city have been issued with fines and penalty points for apparent traffic offences.
AgriLand understands that several fines have been issued at various times over the course of the last month, and that another “raft” of fines have been issued today, Tuesday, February 25.
One demonstrator told AgriLand that he had received a fine of €80, accompanied by three penalty points, under the charge...
New details of the flagship Environmental Land Management scheme unveiled by Environment Secretary
Written by Defra Press Office
Farmers and land managers have the opportunity to share their views on the Environmental Land Management (ELM) scheme which is due to be fully rolled out by the end of 2024, replacing the schemes currently available under the EU’s Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).
Ahead of his attendance at the National Farmers’ Union’s (NFU) annual conference tomorrow...
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Tractor Chat #01 - with Direct Driller Magazine Farmer Focus writer Phil Rowbottom
Discussing direct drilling wheat, Oil seed rape growing in the UK, Fendt 724 tractor and his Sky Easy Drill.
Discussing direct drilling wheat, Oil seed rape growing in the UK, Fendt 724 tractor and his Sky Easy Drill.