Technology

Beef bred calves from the dairy herd make up a large proportion of the UK’s beef industry, but how can farmers use improved genetics to maximise their value.

Taking on so-called regenerative farming techniques undoubtedly has social and environmental benefits, but it is good for the bank balance too trials have found.

With the price of fertiliser continuing to weigh on the minds and bank balances of farmers, Alice Dyer takes a look at some of the advice and technology out there to improve nutrient use efficiency.

Corteva has signed an agreement to acquire Houston-based Stoller, one of the largest independent biologicals company in the industry.

Collection, interpretation and use of data were key points of technology suppliers at this year’s CropTec Show. Toby Whatley reports from the event.

Farmers are being offered free training to improve spray efficiencies and a free set of low drift spray nozzles as part of virtual workshop.

Visitors to last week’s CropTec Show were met with the latest developments in agritech, plus top business and agronomy advice, as the event celebrated its 10th anniversary. Farmers Guardian reports.

A love for the Jersey breed, and the nostalgic taste of traditional Jersey milk, has seen one young farmer in Cumbria develop a flourishing on-farm dairy business.

Wheat is successfully being produced in an indoor vertical farm using no soil or pesticides and less water when compared with conventional methods.

Organic manures, healthier food and future-proofing the potato sector are topics the 2023 Nuffield Farming Scholarship scholars will investigate