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As above, the electric board want to mole a new cable under a brook. To do this they need access to approx 2 acres of land for 5-6weeks. They are planning to put in a hard standing for machines to work on etc. When i asked about compensation they said everything would be reinstated as was and...

Written by Aisling O'Brien from Agriland Fertiliser company Yara and PepsiCo Europe have today (Tuesday, July 16) announced a long-term partnership which will involve farmers in five countries. The agreement, which aims to “drive the adoption of regenerative agricultural practices”, will...

There can't have been many days this year, when anyone making a properly informed decision, would not have concluded that conditions favoured the use of urea over AN. At least on grassland. Why are we regulated by idiots?

Just acquired a ih tractor that has a sump full of water, What is correct method to remove it?

As it says on the can really. What are people paying for LPG this year? Cheers, Matt.

Written by Francess McDonnell from Agriland Supermarket giant Tesco is backing a new four month methane-reducing feed supplement trial with a major dairy supplier in the UK. One of its key competitors, Morrisons, is also supporting the introduction of a seaweed-based livestock feed to help...

Taking into account our post in the wreckers thread and that we are only about a week away from harvest, we need a telehandler pretty sharpish. Not a huge budget 30k ish Resigned to getting a standard telehandler rather than a pivot steer as there doesn`t seem to be a lot around. Which standard...

Found this on the neighbours section next door after I noticed a loud hissing noise coming from the hose connected to the water tank is this some sort of gas hose connected to their water tank and should I be concerned here is the video of it

Hi I am looking to purchase some land in Surrey approx 6 acres upward. The land is to be used for fish farming so it needs to be close to a water source and clay soil. No gas pipes running through it or large overheard masts. Road frontage or access off a track or lane is preferred. Ideal...

Written by Stella Meehan from Agriland Global animal nutrition company, Alltech, has signed an agreement with Tobermore Concrete, CEMCOR and Road Safety Contracts to become a partner in the Mid-Ulster Biorefinery and Circular Economy Cluster. It is facilitated by the Centre for...

Our electricity bill has been, for a number of years, split 70% farm and 30% domestic. We pay 20% vat on the farm electric and have paid 5% on the domestic part. We received a bill this morning from british gas for just over 2k as they say we should have paid 20% vat on the domestic part of our...

How many rural areas like mine still have a Tory MP ,so will we have no say as I can’t see them taking any notice of the few Tory MPs over building,turbines and and anything else that is going to land grab.Round here labour were never going to get in .

Have had an outbreak of Salmonella in the cows. No vaccine currently available. I am convinced its coming from the hoard of Rooks that are about. Has anyone any successful methods of getting rid of them?

I’m concerned. Is U.K. agricultural approaching the point where it collapses due to lack of critical mass on a variety of fronts: As well as loss of abattoirs, livestock markets and large animal vet practices, we have lost a big oilseed crushing plant and grain export facilities have been...

Went to the Chippy tonight for two medium cods and one chips, this is now £18.50. Gone up a pound in a week, due he told me to the price he is paying for pots. Apparently around £1k per ton!!

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue has issued a reminder to farmers to “keep an eye” on freshly baled hay over the coming month due to fire risk. The fire service said wet hay is more likely to lead to spontaneous combustion than dry hay and...

But let's all focus on the cows yeah? And AI has only just got going. What a time to be alive. Oh, and the BBC manage to get a quote from Dr Evil himself right at the end. Yeah Bill, we believe you..... https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c51yvz51k2xo

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland The University of Reading has completed a £16 million purchase of land at Tanners Farm, Farley, with the aim of transforming the future of food and farming through its research. The 635ac site includes pasture, arable land and woodland, and is...