savings

Up early, long drive yesterday so half-way I swung in to a midlands services treat myself to a takeaway coffee. As I picked up my major chain standard-size latte, I raised an eyebrow as the smiling attendant greeted me with "Anything else? Okay, that'll be just £4.40, please". Surprised, I...

Just seen an article on BBC about the cargo ship that’s had sails added. It said that the ship saved an average of 3 tonnes of fuel per day which resulted in a saving of 11.2 tonnes of CO2 emmissions per day. I’m not a chemist ! But how can 3 tonnes of fuel = 11.2 tonnes of CO2. I remember...

Welcome to our Biostimulant Supplement, exclusive to Direct Driller magazine. I hope you enjoyed reading our last supplement on Adjuvant Technology and it proves useful as we head into the spring spraying season. In this issue we explore the valuable role of plant biostimulants in helping...

Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF Innovation never stands still and with focus moving towards environmentally conscious management, the drill and planter section of the machinery industry is no exception. CPM takes a look at some of the newest products and updates...

Sorry! I am a student at Royal Agriculture University, I am deeply grateful for your time and expertise. I am currently working on a project exploring different composting systems for dairy farm waste and was hoping to seek your advice. This is my attempt at a high-level map of manure...

Can anyone explain to me how we got to the situation where the tax burden is at the highest level for 70 years but our public services are in such a shocking state? The NHS is a black hole for money, councils going bust left, right and centre, the judicial system creaking, armed forces now...

Welcome to our Biostimulant Supplement, exclusive to Direct Driller magazine. I hope you enjoyed reading our last supplement on Adjuvant Technology and it proves useful as we head into the spring spraying season. In this issue we explore the valuable role of plant biostimulants in helping...

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) has set 10,000ha of peatland as part of a recovery journey through the rewetting of sites. It is estimated that, when fully recovered, the 10,000ha will permanently bring about emissions savings of 87,800t...

FiPL spotlight: improving nutrient use and reducing nitrate and phosphate pollution in the Broads Written by Juliette Howlett The Waveney Farming Cluster receiving a talk from soil a soil compaction specialist. With a population of just over 6,000, spread across 303 square kilometres, the...

Hey, just a question for Tow and Fert users. Are they worth it?

Hi looking to buy 30 acre hill farm in north west Ireland. Never farmed in my life but have new wellies lol. Not looking to make a living at this more a hobby to cover my expenses and the outlay of the land etc. what should I start with on the hill farm with zero experience? I know everyone...

Yes it does affect farming, but why? my local council seems to be "awash" with money, from the many thousands of private houses paying council tax, plus all the indusrial estates with small and extra large industrial/commercial businesses are occupiyed, never seen it so busy, and nots even...

Perception and perspective are very different things. Generally individuals and old farmers see food security as an existential threat eg if we had a major war (see WW2) and we struggle to have enough food in the UK. Retailers and governments see food security along the lines of “are the supply...

Hey. So I’ve just got a start up loan for a business to get into farming I’ve got a loan of £10,000 would that be enough to get started I know the cost of land and so on but I’m looking at contracting like horse haddock’s, land clearing/ grading, livestock services and so on I’ve had plenty of...

Make savings of over 20% CLOMASTAR® with our collective deal. With our collective deal, we have secured a significant discount direct from supplier. We believe this price could be one of (if not) the best available on the UK market. To access this exclusive discount, simply join the CLOMASTAR®...

McCormick / Amazon / Krone / McConnell closed yesterday I've heard some speculation but won't publicly comment All I know is it's closed permanently

Think this has been covered before ,but I have some land drainage to do and may struggle to get drainage stone on site ,are there any other options for backfill that will last other than stone , not done any test holes yet so unsure but it seems to be deep loamy topsoil over Clay for what I've...

Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland Trials carried out by agri-science and technology company, Syngenta have confirmed that a biostimulant it produces can deliver savings of between 30kg and 50kg of applied nitrogen N/ha when used to maintain an average yield target in both feed wheat...

From some conversations I’ve had recently, I’m getting the feeling there’s some panick in businesses that rely on farming customers that large scale SFI options could become very popular. For instance, suggesting that it wouldn’t be moral, or that you wouldn’t be a real “farmer” if you take...

I’m really hoping someone can help me out. I’m looking to purchase a property with land after an elderly couple passed away. The property comes with woodland and also grazing land but the boundaries to the grazing land aren’t fenced off and have not been for years and years.neighbouring farms...