Value of growing maize questioned on some farms
“In our area many dairy farmers grossly overestimate the tonnage of dry matter in their maize silage clamp,” says Adrian Caine from P&L AgriConsulting based in Shropshire. “And this year it’s particularly noticeable; some units we work with have thought they had harvested around six or seven tonnes of dry matter, when it’s actually more […]
Red diesel cleared for gritting in bad weather makes sense
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has recognised the vital role that farmers play across the country during the winter weather and confirmed that red diesel can be used temporarily in tractors on public roads to help provide access to schools, hospitals, remote dwellings or local communities cut off by ice and snow NFU regulatory affairs […]
New Fiat Panda 4×4 takes top honour: SUV of the Year
The latest four-wheel drive version of Fiat’s hugely popular Panda city car has just been named SUV of the Year in the prestigious 2012 Top Gear Awards. The award’s judges put the new all-terrain Panda ahead of many very capable – and far more expensive – competitors, particularly praising its ride, comfort and off-road ability. […]
Budget boost for farm diversification
Nigel Parsons, MD of rural business information specialists Landmark Systems, said that the announcement yesterday of a ten-fold increase in the Annual Investment Allowance for plant and machinery would be widely welcomed by the sector. “This is very good news for the many farmers and countryside businesses looking to invest in new ideas and diversification,” […]
Get ready for Chip Week 2013
Running from 18 to 24 February 2013, the annual campaign to promote chips is a fantastic opportunity for growers, merchants and everyone involved in supplying chips to boost business. Activity is ramping up for chip shops, pubs and restaurants to ensure that the Week –now celebrating a staggering 22 years – is as prominent and […]
New London apple variety is named the ‘Core Blimey’
The London Orchard Project, a charity that promotes orchard and fruit tree growing in the capital, has announced the title of the apple, following a national competition to name the new fruit. The Core Blimey is a unique new variety and will be the first London specific apple to be developed in over sixty years. […]
Perthshire estate picks up farm of the year award
Douglas McTaggart and his team at Rosemount Farm beat off tough competition from Co-operative farms in Louth and Ashby to win the accolade, which was voted for by colleagues at the event held at the Ashford International Hotel in Kent. Over the last year Blairgowrie has overcome several challenges, including poor weather, which saw almost […]
Land Rover delivers Webb Ellis Cup
The Rugby World Cup 2015 Pool Allocation Draw took place in London yesterday and as a RWC 2015 Worldwide Partner, Land Rover played a key role in the official proceedings. Richie McCaw, as the captain of the current reigning champions, delivered the iconic Webb Ellis Cup to the draw in an England 2015 branded Land […]
All new Toyota Rav4
Toyota’s new RAV4 range offers more models to choose from, higher equipment specifications and lower emissions across the board, yet the line-up starts at a much lower price than the model it replaces. Available to order now, with first customer deliveries from 1 March next year, the fourth generation RAV4 benefits from Toyota’s new focus […]
