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Hi, I have been working on some research which involves forecasting potato yield - specifically focusing on how the size band distribution develops so that growers can plan to burn down to give them the highest marketable yield. We have been working with just fresh table varieties (Maris...

Written by janineadamson from CPM Magazine Despite popularity among some growers, the true potential of fodder beet is yet to be realised, is the message from an advocate of the crop. Among the many benefits is it’s the highest yielding forage crop, says Pembrokeshire agronomist Lyndon Harris...

I have a rat problem, I've only seen one but I have rat sh!t in 3 buildings and the other day, I heard gnawing under my bedroom floor - lifted a board, rat sh!t there too I don't want to use poison - the last time I did I had a stink and a plague of flies for months in my previous house and I'm...

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland The British Pig and Poultry Fair will return to a new venue for 2024 – the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham. Event organisers expect to attract over 7,500 visitors and more than 330 exhibitors this year, with stand space nearly sold...

I have taken out all the windows for a restoration on my John Deer 1630 and was wondering when I refit the windows what to use? Modern sealant rather than the weird stuff they used back in the 60's and 70's. I was thinking silicon but for some reason I think that there maybe something better.

Some scrote nicked our quad bike couple weeks back. Thinking of replacing with a gator this time. Anyone made that switch? Pros & cons? For day to day checks, move mobs & trailering ewes at foot. Usual jobs. Cheers.

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Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) is seeking a senior scientific officer to lead in its discipline of wildlife management within the wildlife department. The role has a salary of £39,439 – £43,569 and is based in Sand Hutton, Yorkshire...

For shed walls or making doors? Got an idea to make a pair of high doors using it.

Grain producers, please feed into the consultation for digital grain passports. Their introduction is likely to disadvantage independent grain traders and result in further consolidation of the grain trade. As growers we need greater diversity in the grain market not less. It seem like growers...

Written by janineadamson from CPM Magazine A sunflower marketing pool has been launched in response to increased interest in the crop from growers looking for spring alternatives. Although only 400ha is currently grown in the UK, seed supplier Grainseed has confirmed demand could in fact...

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland The president and deputy president of Welsh farming union NFU Cymru have been re-elected to lead the union for another two years. President Aled Jones and deputy president Abi Reader were re-elected at a meeting of the union’s council in Cardiff...

Hi I’m looking for a variety of animal husbandry work experiences to help support my veterinary medicine application . I am particularly looking for large animal experience , preferably close to Liverpool during school holidays ( easter or summer ) . Any length of time , even just day or so...

Morning all , Is this possible .... Putting a patch into SFI herbal ley which will need to be established in the Autmn at latest . I was wondering about putting spring barley in and undersowing it with the herbal ley . Will it work ? Thought please ?

I thought I’d just start this off as something to think about during cold dark winter days, so please feel to add to the list: Lundell forage harvester Lundell seed drill Bamford Wuffler Cock Pheasant Tedder Kidd Rotaflail Taskers Fertispread

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland Barenbrug UK has added to its agricultural team with the appointment of Donna Mearns as regional sales manager for Scotland. Mearns brings 26 years of experience in the agricultural supply industry with her to the role as well as a more detailed...

Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland According to the Potash Development Association (PDA), potassium affects both the yield and quality of grain, as well as the general health and vigour of the plant. Cereal crops need at least as much, if not more, potassium than any other nutrient...

We employee three staff on a busy arable farm. They are paid hourly with overtime at time and a half. We run decent modern kit. I just wondered what is the going hourly rate for experienced and capable staff?? Minimum wage increasing in April again, will this push up the rate of higher rate...

To early or not , some light land we lifted beet , any way its going in tommorrow , 57 tgw ,at 220 kg And then some skyfall and fire fly on some silt

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland Six appointments have been made to the Food and Drink Wales Industry Board, which aims to grow and enhance the reputation of the Welsh food and drink sector. The new members of the board will engage with businesses throughout the country and the...