The pressure on farms to better manage phosphorus can be addressed using separation. So says Andy Hayhurst, from Vogelsang, who explains that separation is not just about reducing the strain on storage but can also be an important measure to reaching phosphorus management guidelines. “Defra has clearly outlined its plans to reduce total nitrogen, phosphorus […]
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KUHN Farm Machinery has launched a new folding HR 6030 RCS power harrow, with four seeding toolbar options, to match the 4m, 4.5m and 5m models already in the HR 1030 series. The new flagship HR 6030 RCS 6m model is aimed at users requiring a versatile power harrow combination drill for a variety of […]
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Single use plastics should be reduced to make managing crops more sustainable. This according to agronomist Mike Stoker, from biostimulants specialist Orion Future Technologies, is possible using a new bag in a box solution. “The price of plastic has risen by more than 40 percent since the Iran/Israel conflict broke out in February. As a […]
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A new herbicide combination for grassland farmers, that includes three active ingredients in the same mix, has been shown to provide quick knockdown, improved persistency and root kill against a wide selection of common weeds this spring. The combination of Thrust (344 g/l 2,4-D + 120 g/l dicamba) with new grassland herbicide, Casper (50g/kg prosulfuron […]
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A fly control strategy that bites back on every front is essential to keep nuisance flies at bay and horses and ponies comfortable in the stable and at grass this season. That’s according to Nettex’s equine specialist Serena Kidd, who has seen flies out in force on yards across the country since early autumn “The […]
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Dairy producers from across the UK are invited to one of the year’s standout on-farm events, as the RABDF NMR Gold Cup Open Day heads to Cornwall on 30 June 2026. Hosted by 2025 Gold Cup winners Treveale Farm, the event offers a rare opportunity to step inside a high-performing, progressive dairy business and take […]
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British Wool recently reported that fleece value is at its highest for 10 years. With the shearing season underway for 2026, Heiniger’s Hefin Rowlands suggests that there has never been a better opportunity for farms to realise the best price for wool. “The average payment increased to 68p per kilo last year, which was up […]
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A new quick way to analyse forage for horses has been launched by Thunderbrook, in association with Eurofins Agro. Forage Quick Scan will provide forage analysis results in just three working days using dry NIRS testing provided by Eurofins Agro’s laboratories. “Forage consists of between 80 and 100 percent of a horse’s diet. It supports […]
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KUHN Farm Machinery has introduced a 7.4m wide, mounted twin-rotor rake aimed at small and medium sized farms where a single-rotor rake has reached its output limit or field access prohibits trailed machines. The 7.4m GA 7631 P has standard hydraulic working width adjustment to create central swaths from 1.3-2.2m, in a wide range of […]
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Farmers are being urged to take a preventative approach to mycotoxin management to protect herd performance following findings which identified the toxins in over 90% of feed and forage samples. 776 animal feed and forage samples were tested in the UK & Ireland in 2025 as part of Volac’s Mycocheck service, with 93.2% of those […]
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Origin Soil Nutrition has increased its range of Enhanced Efficiency Fertilisers (EEF) with the introduction of Vita-Grass prescription fertiliser, providing farmers with an alternative form of livestock nutrient supplementation. Origin’s Vita-Grass has been specially formulated to supply several vital micronutrients for improved grassland performance and animal health benefits. The 24-3-3 + Mg, S, Ca, Co, […]
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Livestock farmers are being warned to brace for continued high bedding costs and supply issues, as straw and hay prices are expected to remain elevated throughout 2026 and beyond. According to AHDB, tight supplies, ongoing weather challenges and rising production costs are continuing to drive the market, with little sign of easing in the near […]
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