Keep track of mycotoxin risk right up to harvest
With the winter wheat harvest well underway, HGCA is reminding growers to keep track of rainfall for their mycotoxin risk assessment following the onset of more unsettled weather including the potential for very heavy rain this weekend. Rainfall from growth stage 87 until the wheat is combined is a crucial determiner of mycotoxin risk. “Significant […]
How plants grow and develop
How does a complete plant with stems, leafs and flowers develop from a tiny clump of seemingly identical cells? For a very long time, the mechanism of tissue formation in plants remained unclear. The biochemists from Wageningen University also would not have come up with the answer if it wasn’t for their model building colleagues […]
Shielded Varidome sprayer for ornamental horticulture to be presented
Manufacturer of precision sprayers and applicators, Micron Group, will present its tractor-mounted Varidome band sprayer and a range of portable equipment for tree nurseries and ornamental crops at this year’s Four Oaks event which takes place on 2nd – 3rd September in Macclesfield, Cheshire. Visitors to Micron’s stand OP32 will be able to see the […]
State of Hawaii advances BioTork Agricultural and Energy Initiative
The State of Hawaii recently passed legislation to assist in funding a zero-waste project that converts crops, crop residues, dedicated energy crops, and agricultural waste into economically and environmentally sustainable biofuels and value-added co-products. Hawaiis Department of Budget and Finance is now authorized, with the approval of Governor Neil Abercrombie, to issue special purpose revenue […]
Tong Peal takes it easy with new screen grading technology
Tong Peal, the UK’s leading manufacturer of vegetable handling machinery, has taken screen grading technology to the next level with the launch of a new option on all models of its market leading EasyGrade screen grading modules, designed to increase efficiency and minimise downtime for farms and pack houses. The new and unique EasyChange function […]
Case IH appoints a new dealer in The Borders
Case IH has announced the appointment of a new dealer to cover The Borders and North Northumberland. G Marshall (Tractors) Ltd is based in St Boswells, Roxburghshire. Founded in the late 1970s as an agricultural engineering busisness, G Marshall (Tractors) Ltd is owned by George Marshall and his wife Shelia. Their son David has recently […]
The UK Agricultural Equipment Market in first half 2014
British farmers are estimated to have spent of the order of £1.9 billion on farm and agricultural equipment in 2013 and a similar level of expenditure in 2014 looks likely. Tractors are generally the best indicator of activity and 6,942 units of over 50 hp were registered in the first 6 months of 2014, an […]
Local food sourcing puts regional retailer in running for national award
The East of England Co-op has been shortlisted for a national award in recognition of its innovative Sourced Locally supply chain, which provides shoppers with a fresh choice of locally-sourced produce on a daily basis. The independent retailer’s ability to have products delivered direct to store, straight from the fields and factories of local producers […]
FUW presents cheque to Addington Fund in aid of Somerset farmers
The Farmers’ Union of Wales Ceredigion branch has presented the union’s Apêl FUW Somerset cheque of £1,755 to the Addington Fund at Cardigan Show as fundraising efforts come to a close. “The Addington Fund charity was instrumental in providing emergency assistance for farmers in Somerset and we would like to thank everyone for their kind donations […]
