A huge proportion of solar photovoltaic (PV) arrays are under-performing financially and could easily be improved. Farms and estates should therefore consider getting them independently assessed. (more…)

The food industry needs to unite behind the Red Tractor to avoid potential food security issues post-Brexit, NFU president Minette Batters has warned. (more…)

Farmers really need to invest in their people skills as well as their machinery, according to speakers at a recent Crediton Milling meeting. All businesses thrive by getting the most from their staff – but working with family, as many farmers do, can make people management more difficult. (more…)

Beef farmers should re-evaluate their approach to dairy beef as it provides enormous opportunities to boost production and meet market demands. (more…)

Small-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) arrays and battery storage are looking increasingly attractive as capital costs decline and energy prices rise, but farms and estates should beware mis-selling in the market. (more…)