Isuzu launches new addition to D-Max range: D-Max Fury
Isuzu UK is storming into the second half of 2015 with the addition of the D-Max Fury, an exclusive-to-the-UK model that boosts the D-Max pick-up range to 10 variants. The new Fury packs a real punch with a number of unique style enhancements and technology upgrades. Based on the Eiger double-cab model, the special edition […]
New diesel engine for Jeep Cherokee
Changes to the popular Cherokee range have just been announced by Jeep, with details of a powerful new engine, offering an augmented range with better fuel economy, greater torque and improved standard content. The current two-litre diesel 140 hp manual versions have been joined by a modern 2.2-litre MultiJet engine, available with 185 hp and […]
Yorkshire Wagyu hosts Wagyu Breeders Association Open Day
New Yorkshire Wolds business, Yorkshire Wagyu welcomed over 50 delegates to Field House Farm in Tibthorpe, near Driffield for the Wagyu Breeders Association (WBA) conference recently. The Association’s Director and Chairman, Mike Tucker, opened the meeting and spoke about the Association’s achievements since it launched in 2014 and outlined exciting initiatives for 2015, including a […]
Stable-mates share Friesian hotspot
Amongst the Profitable Lifetime Index rankings for the Friesian breed, it is two Catlane bulls which emerge as joint front-runners, as Catlane Caleb and Catlane Chad each has a PLI of £373. Although originating from the same Christine family, their closer pedigrees are quite different, as are their breeding patterns. Caleb is the highest milk […]
Potato industry urged to celebrate high achievers
AHDB Potatoes invites industry’s nominations for this year’s British Potato Industry Award (BPIA). This prestigious honour is awarded to individuals for their outstanding contribution to the GB potato industry. AHDB Potatoes continues to support the industry’s leaders in marketing, innovation, research and development, and by presenting this award each year, it recognises the dedication and […]
Two new barley plant genes discovered
A group of international researchers have discovered two new genes in the barley plant that will shed light on the history of agriculture and also bring new capabilities to barley breeding programs. The new genes, Btr1 and Btr2, are completely new genetic discoveries and according to Emeritus Professor Geoff Fincher from the University of Adelaide […]
Plants use animal neurotransmitters to send signals when stressed
Breakthrough research has shown that plants use an animal neurotransmitter as a chemical and electrical signal to regulate growth when stressed by harsh conditions. Published today in Nature Communications, the University of Adelaide research shows the mechanism by which plants use gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) as a signal, despite the lack of a nervous system. GABA is […]
UK farming unions call for urgent meeting with UK farming ministers
The UK’s farming unions are calling for the four UK farming ministers to hold a joint meeting with them to find solutions to the serious problems facing farmers. The dairy, lamb and arable sectors in particular are seeing serious challenges. Official figures show that the number of dairy farmers in England and Wales has gone […]
The UK agricultural equipment market in first half 2015
Farm machinery sales: British farmers are estimated to have spent of the order of £1.9 billion on farm equipment in 2014 but the provisional view, based on indications from the first half of this year, is that expenditure may be some 10% lower in 2015 in the face of a challenging farming environment. Tractors are […]
