Tickets on sale for this year’s Cereals Event
Tickets are now on sale for this year’s Cereals Event (14-15 June) with visitors able to save by booking in advance. (more…)
Spotlight on soils at Grassland & Muck
Compaction is a serious problem in many grassland soils, but attempting to cure it could be hazardous if the underlying drainage is failing, experts have warned. (more…)
New 4G coverage provides the answer to rural broadband issues
Farmers are being held back by poor mobile phone and broadband coverage, but a new partnership approach could finally provide the answer. (more…)
Move accounts online to cut costs, says Old Mill
Farmers should make better use of accounting software to reduce professional fees and help monitor their financial performance. (more…)
Participate not spectate, at this year’s Bath & West Show
Forming a link between field and fork is one of the biggest challenges for the agriculture industry. But it is something that agricultural show societies are determined to do – and this year the Royal Bath & West Show is encouraging visitors to really get stuck in. (more…)
Plan grazing to make the most from grass
Beef producers could learn a lot from their dairy counterparts by making better use of grass, and substantially improve profitability as a result. Grazed grass costs just £57/t of dry matter, according to AHDB figures, compared with up to £140/t for a 16% protein cattle ration – and visitors to the Grassland & Muck Event can find out how to make the most of this low cost feed. (more…)