The power of hydraulics in agriculture
The integration of hydraulics within modern agriculture has revolutionised farming operations, transforming the way farmers work, boosting efficiency, productivity, and precision. Yet, with high volumes of produce to distribute, domestically and internationally, unplanned downtime through hydraulic failure can be costly. Thanks to unpredictable weather patterns, this is especially the case during growing season and harvest-time […]
60 of the country’s farmers make the cut, as the 2023 finalists for the British Farming Awards are announced today
Some of the country’s most talented and dynamic farmers are battling it out across the 15 categories up for grabs at this year’s British Farming Awards, which highlight the exciting and pioneering work being carried out across UK agriculture.Alongside farming’s core sectors including dairy, beef, sheep and arable there is also a celebration of new […]
£14 million to unlock agricultural innovation
More than £14 million is to be made available to unlock innovation and develop solutions in the farming sector in two new research and feasibility competitions under the Farming Innovation Programme, Defra announced on Wednesday 2 August. It is part of the government’s delivery of its commitment to invest £600 million in innovation and […]
Anglo Scottish Asset Finance Bolsters Service offering with Appointment of New Head of Agriculture & Food
Anglo Scottish Asset Finance have announced the appointment of Andrew Laird as Head of Agriculture & Food for UK & Ireland. Andrew will be responsible for establishing new Agriculture and food division, offering bespoke finance solutions to the sector, and building on Anglo Scottish’s strong business growth.Reporting directly to Carl Johnson, UK Sales Director (Asset), […]
Crop stars of the future SRUC names Winter Wheat Challenge winners
The latest winners of the Winter Wheat Challenge have been announced. Edinburgh-based students Josh Bain, Kerr Sloan, Josh Gray and Sam McKinnon were presented with the trophy at the Royal Highland Show by Caroline Bysh, Vice Principal – External Relations & Student Experience at Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC). Organised by SRUC and sponsored by the […]
Thomas Spiering joins CLAAS Group Executive Board
Harsewinkel, July 3, 2023. On October 1, 2023, Thomas Spiering will join the CLAAS Group Executive Board, where his responsibilities will include the Self-propelled Harvesters Business Unit. He will be reporting to CEO Jan-Hendrik Mohr. “We are delighted that with Thomas Spiering we have gained an experienced manager for this important role on the Group […]
Farming winners of BOOM Awards 2023 announced
Farming winners of BOOM Awards 2023 announced Following a rigorous judging process by a panel of expert judges, the winners of the prestigious Best of Organic Market Awards 2023 were unveiled at a glittering ceremony in Bristol yesterday evening (Wednesday 5th July). The BOOMs, which are the UK’s only organic awards, honours the brands, businesses and people behind […]
Delivering on the Environment Act: new targets announced and ambitious plans for nature recovery
Targets and Green Paper proposals will protect and enhance our natural world. New, long-term environmental targets have been announced by the government today. The proposed targets are a cornerstone of the government’s Environment Act which passed into law in November last year. They will drive action by successive governments to protect and enhance our natural world. The proposed targets […]
Bringing variety crop plots together for better comparison
Crop plots are back centre stage at the Cereals Event, meaning visitors can compare top varieties side by side. The winter wheat and barley feature showcases new and popular Recommended List varieties, says arable project manager Jonathan Backhouse, who has curated 26 winter wheat and 14 winter barley varieties. “We have worked with seed breeders […]
