harvesting

Hi Farmers. There's been rumours going around where I live, about gypsies attempting to plant cannabis in a local farmer's field, hidden among his crops. The audacity is bad enough, but now im wondering if they weren't caught, would those cannabis plants have gotten pesticides sprayed onto...

Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) is reporting that global grain markets remained under pressure over recent days. Both May-25 Chicago wheat and Paris milling wheat futures were down 3.6% and 0.8% respectively for the...

Applying some liquid seaweed for the first time on some sheep grazing land, was just wondering what results folk have had? Got it for free from the harvesting/processing company as goodwill for helping them so for once cost isn't an issue!Thanks

Hi folks. I am thinking of installing a parlour in an existing space . I have maximum 22’ but ideally less width to play with. I have lots of length though - 140’ to be precise. I am looking at a couple of second hand double up parlours. I would like to use the equipment in them to make a swing...

Hi everyone! 👋 I'm excited to join the community here. I'm part of a family business called Nightshade Family, where we specialize in growing and sharing knowledge about nightshade vegetables like tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, and potatoes. Nightshades can be super rewarding to grow, but...

I thought there used to be a total number of members listed somewhere but cant seem to find it now ....... but on the members section under the registered members there is 20 listed per page and 3576 pages so is 71,520 members correct? If so then the likes of the AHDB, NFU and government to be...

Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF Trials results highlight the role that newer varieties could play in mitigating potato cyst nematode damage. CPM headed to Hutchinsons’ potato day at Worth Farms in Holbeach to reveal more. “Resistance is the ability of a variety to...

Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF What makes a successful potato business? According to Nuffield Scholar, Harry Barnett, there are five key areas which can make or break an enterprise. CPM shares his thoughts. “The best businesses have great timing and most of that’s...

In our patch in rutland crops look well, but you don’t have to go to far and things do not look so good. Either they missed the rain ( all be it small amount), or wet late winter sent things backwards then the dry spell has held them back. Still along way to go.

Are you an experienced Arable Operator looking for a varied role that offers plenty of hands on work? Do you enjoy working outdoors and don’t mind lending a hand in a hunt yard when needed? If so, we’d love to hear from you! About the Role We’re looking for a skilled and reliable Arable...

Written by Aisling O'Brien from Agriland New Zealand farmers are on track to meet the target of a 10% reduction in biogenic methane emissions by 2030, the country’s Agriculture Minister Todd McClay said. The comments come as new figures released today (Tuesday, April 15) show there was a...

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Evening! Thinking ahead in a couple of years, has anyone recently installed a rotary or thinking of? Just want some rough ideas on what the costings could look like. Anything between a 40-50 point ideally. Any feedback appreciated, thanks.

Since our farm has become one of seven as part of a pilot study into cardon sequestration I decided to take a bit more interest and very interesting it is. It seems there is a reasonable amount of truth in everything claimed by all scientist even those with opposing views. some of the figures...

ADOPT Fund: guidance now available for innovation funding Written by Andrew Powley The agri-tech sector and embracing new technologies are central to farmers meeting future challenges while enhancing their business resilience. One part of this is the ADOPT Fund, which will commit up to...

Written by Justin Roberts from Agriland New Holland are gearing up to celebrate the 50th anniversary of its rotary combines, which first appeared in the form of the TR70 in 1975. Up until that time, combine harvesters had all worked on the well-proven and robust drum and straw walker principle...

Lately I noticed you just can't give them away, they're not selling at auctions or privately. Dealer prices have reduced as well?

From mowing to geting her clamped it was nice to chase up with Lyons Contracts Mowing we have the Claas Xerion 3800 on the Claas triple mowers knocking down grass with ease, then the two rakes keeping in front of the two harvesters. One was a Claas Liner 4000 and i think the other was a 3600...

2024 was a challenging year for the grain maize crop. However, crops that were planted in the ‘normal’ planting window once again proved to be reliable, high yielding and produced a gross margin that outperformed most other combinable crops. In addition, as an alternative break crop, grain maize...

Written by Francess McDonnell from Agriland Northern Ireland may traditionally be known for its cooler, wet weather but a new study published today (Wednesday, April 2) shows that ‘unseasonable’ conditions including hotter, drier summers are taking a toll on NI farmers. The new research...