harvesting

  1. Defra Farming

    Farming Equipment and Technology Fund 2024: guidance now available

    Farming Equipment and Technology Fund 2024: guidance now available Written by Laurren March Credit: David S You will soon be able to apply for a grant through the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF). To help you prepare, we’ve published the FETF grant guidance on GOV.UK. In this...
  2. L

    Sugar beet amongst a regenerative agricultural future.

    To all those involved in the Sugar Beet industry, I would appreciate approximately 15 minutes of your time to answer the below survey for my dissertation project titled: ‘Does sugar beet fit into a regenerative agricultural future with a focus on striving for net-zero?’. If you have any further...
  3. CPM RSS

    Crusoe scoops awards

    Written by janineadamson from CPM Magazine Milling wheat variety, Crusoe, has claimed the top three positions in the Yield Enhancement Network (YEN) Milling Wheat Quality awards. Limagrain says it’s welcome recognition for their Group 1 variety, because in the 12 years since joining the AHDB...
  4. J

    Lexion 430 Questions

    Just bought a 430, it's got the Merc in it and just wondering what the engine rpm should be for both throttle positions? Also, it has auto-contour and everytime the header is turned on it tilts down left side. Does that mean it needs bleed or is it possibly something else?
  5. CIA LTD

    KEEPING COSTS LOW, IMPROVING SOILS, REDUCING ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT.

    The team at Central Injection Agri know their sh!t! Turn your waste product into fertilizer GOLD! Correctly managed, the slurry and manure output on your farm can be a cost-effective way of fertilizing your paddocks while also being environmentally friendly. Here at Central Injection Agri we...
  6. Agriland RSS

    Spring budget must do more to encourage farm investment – CAAV

    Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland The Central Association of Agricultural Valuers (CAAV) has said that the spring budget must do more to encourage farm investment. Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt will present his spring budget to parliament on March 6, 2024. The CAAV...
  7. B

    Crew cab pickups to be taxed as cars from July

    Just seen on twitter that HMRC are to re classify crew cabs as cars for employees. As a Ltd Co. reckon it's back to pickups and wee vans. However the cost of them will maybe have stifled demand as it is. Best get the wax oil out and look after my current Hilux...
  8. Andrew_Ni

    Where is the food going to come from ?

    With most western & developed nations turning against agriculture in an attempt to please the environmentalists and the cop agreements they’ve signed up to, I just wondered where they expect the future food supplies to from? Africa has the land but a rapidly expanding population and...
  9. Precision AG RSS

    World FIRA: Tortuga AgTech Wins Ag Robot of the Year 2024 Award

    Written by Brad Kish from Precision Ag The robot is primarily designed for harvesting but can also collect data for forecasts, treat plants with UV-C light and perform trimming. The post World FIRA: Tortuga AgTech Wins Ag Robot of the Year 2024 Award appeared first on Global Ag Tech...
  10. CPM RSS

    Sweet Success: Revolutionising the sugar beet campaign

    Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF British Sugar has started a shake-up of how the sugar beet campaign is run through a new project – the Field-to-Factory Partnership. CPM learns how the company is seeking to make harvesting and delivery of the crop more efficient and...
  11. H

    Working gloves

    What are people wearing for working. I wear these. Totally waterproof, but not the warmest and sort of make your hands sweaty.
  12. J

    Are there any do’s and don’ts for rain water harvesting for sprayer use

    I’ve just brought some tanks for collecting rain water and I’m going to get a filter to go on the intake. Do people filter it out as well, don’t want lots of nozzle blocks. We’re in a hard water area so hoping chemicals have a better effect.
  13. Lowland1

    Combining Grass Seed

    I’m harvesting grass seed at the moment and I’m having trouble getting the seed out the tank. Does anyone have any tips?
  14. Farm Classifieds

    Opico 575 Quiet Fan 12t grain dryer

    Opico 575 Quiet Fan 12t grain dryer Advert added by: Robert Squires @mf Machinery Details Category: Combines Harvesting Equipment - Grain drying and handling Price: £9500 Condition: Used Description Opico 575 quiet fan drier 12t capacity LPG burner How to...
  15. L

    Sugar Beet and Regenerative Farming Survey

    This survey is for my dissertation, please fill out to aid research. https://rau.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/lydia-dissertation-survey
  16. jackrussell101

    Defra now looking at capping SFI

    https://www.fwi.co.uk/business/business-management/agricultural-transition/defra-minister-hints-at-elm-cap-to-maintain-food-production?utm_source=hometopstories
  17. Headless chicken

    what price have you contracted at?

    Curious to see where others have fixed feed for autumn 24-spring 25. we’ve not covered anything yet and suspect wheat can’t get any lower. Don’t want to have my pants pulled down
  18. Bald Rick

    Protests: what do YOU want?

    I see there appears to be some momentum to protest but @delilah is right... what are YOU going to protest about? I suspect we all want something different as we are often divergent from each other even within each sector. If I was in Cardiff with a banner, it would be focused on the dash to net...
  19. Kevtherev

    Do we need to alter the landscape of wales?

  20. Bury the Trash

    Will No till put paid to the plough ? asks a piece in the FT.

    https://www.ft.com/content/9b819b0c-663a-46f0-86a8-5e570913317a we havnt had a good ploughing vrs DD dust up for awhile :sneaky:it all seems dominated by the politics of rt nfu et al :rolleyes:
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