Two World Records for New Lister Handpiece
Two world-class shearers have smashed two separate world records with the new Nitro handpiece from Lister Shearing. Lister will officially launch Nitro, which is part of Listers new David Fagan Signature Series range, in the Spring but high demand means theres already a waiting list. New Zealands Stacey Te Huia set a new world eight-hour […]
Agri targeted by new China UK trade partnership
Small to medium sized agriculture firms across Britain wanting to enter the multi billion pound bi-lateral trade market between the UK and China are being targeted by an ambitious new partnership. The partnership is being launched by North West based Mitchell Charlesworth one of the UKs leading independent accountants and Christine Lee & Co a law firm […]
Spaldings expand grassland spares range
The new range of grassland spares dramatically increases Spaldings offering to the grassland sector Spaldings yesterday announced the expansion of their grassland spares range with the introduction of over 60 new products. The new range will feature tines, blades and blade holders to fit popular makes such as Claas, Kuhn, Lely and Pottinger. The new […]
Moore Concrete doubles sales in England and Wales
Northern Ireland Precast concrete operator Moore Concrete has confirmed that its sales in England and Wales doubled, year-on-year, during 2010. The company specialises in manufacturing a range of products for the dairy and livestock sectors including drinkers, footbaths, cubicles and slatted flooring systems. Company managing director Wilbert Moore attributes this growth to the ongoing recognition […]
SsangYong to show SUT1 concept at Geneva
SsangYong will show a stylish new concept of its popular Actyon Sports at the Geneva Motor Show, 3-13 March. While maintaining the essential characteristics of a traditional pick-up, this concept presents a more contemporary look to reflect the styling expected of todays Sports Utility Truck. The concept is similar in size to the current Actyon […]
Update on advice about feeding and stocking rate restrictions
Natural England is updating its guidance to livestock farmers in agri-environment schemes (AES) who have been affected by the prolonged freezing weather conditions. It follows the decision in December to relax restrictions on supplementary feeding. Recognising the severe difficulties faced by farmers in these situations, Natural England would like to offer the following advice: 1. […]
Home and dry: more homeowners to enjoy next-day delivery on heating oil
Homes and businesses in Kent and the South East can enjoy new peace of mind over their fuel deliveries with an expanded service and improved online ordering from a trusted, local independent. Sprint Fuels, the Kent-based distributor of home heating oil, agricultural, commercial and road fuels, has nearly doubled its delivery fleet with the purchase […]
Input costs hike warning for beet growers
Beet growers have been advised to think carefully before committing to contracts for the 2011 crop amid continuing concern for the completion of the 2010 campaign. Still-escalating wheat prices look set to focus attention on the coming price-setting for the 2011/12 crop, but rising fertiliser costs and a new warning that growers face higher costs […]
Dairy farmers face 330 million deficit as costs outstrip milk price
A staggering 330 million gap between the price paid for milk and the costs of producing it have been revealed in a report published by the NFU today. The Cost of Milk Production reveals that British dairy farmers are, on average, losing more than three pence on every litre of milk they produce. With 11 […]
