Farmers Weekly Pig production and processing company Cranswick has installed hi-tech insect listening devices on its farms to help increase biodiversity.  The units developed by ag-tech company AgriSound have been installed on farms in Norfolk and Lincolnshire and will monitor insect activity throughout the year. See also: Funding boost for Scottish organic farming and slurry upgrades Data […] The post Insect listening devices installed on pig farms appeared first on Farmers Weekly The post Insect listening devices installed on pig farms appeared first on Farm Table ..read more

Farmers Weekly Despite a turbulent year in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, lockdowns, and global supply chain troubles, John Deere has proven unshakeable in its hold of the UK tractor market. Sitting at the top for more than two decades, the American manufacturer once again managed to outsell rival brands, with data from the Agricultural Engineers […] The post UK’s bestselling tractor brands revealed appeared first on Farmers Weekly The post UK’s bestselling tractor brands revealed appeared first on Farm Table ..read more

Farmers Weekly Agriculture faces a raft of water-related challenges, and industry leaders are highlighting the need for a fully integrated management plan to ensure growers and livestock producers have access to adequate supplies. The combined effects of climate change and an expanding population is putting pressure on UK water resources, and agriculture is expected to face increased […] The post Analysis: What is being done to secure water resources for UK farmers? appeared first on Farmers Weekly The post Analysis: What is being done to secure water resources for UK farmers? appeared first o ..read more

Farmers Weekly Wheat growers are being urged to calculate their cost of production before selling any grain for harvest 2023, as input costs have risen sharply while wheat prices have drifted lower. Feed wheat growers harvesting 10t/ha crops this summer may have to achieve a grain price of £180/t just to break even, before rent and financing […] The post Strategy pointers for selling grain in a volatile market appeared first on Farmers Weekly The post Strategy pointers for selling grain in a volatile market appeared first on Farm Table ..read more

Farmers Weekly Here is a scenario. If all the cattle come onto the feedlot at once, guess what? They all go out at once. Generally, we have a steady inward flow of cattle over an eight- to 10-week period in late summer/early autumn. But that didn’t happen last back end as extreme pressure was put on grazers […] The post Farmer Focus: Earlier kill tightens cattle supply further   appeared first on Farmers Weekly The post Farmer Focus: Earlier kill tightens cattle supply further   appeared first on Farm Table ..read more

Farmers Weekly The ongoing cost-of-living crisis has claimed its latest victim, as inflated fuel and infrastructure prices have forced the closure of the Young People’s Village at the Royal Welsh Show. The four-day event, which will return on 24-27 July this year, is one of the flagship events in the agricultural calendar, drawing crowds in their thousands […] The post Royal Welsh Show axes Young People’s Village appeared first on Farmers Weekly The post Royal Welsh Show axes Young People’s Village appeared first on Farm Table ..read more

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are potentially harmful substances known as ‘forever chemicals’ because they are so difficult to destroy. One emerging technique to degrade PFAS involves forcefully grinding them with metal balls in a moving container, but this technique can require corrosive additives. Now, researchers report a new type of additive for ‘ball milling’ that completely breaks down PFAS at ambient temperature and pressure. The post Farewell to ‘forever’ — Destroying PFAS by grinding it up with a new additive appeared first on Farm Table ..read more

Farmers Weekly As turnout approaches, many dairy farmers will be polishing plate meters, calculating covers and fixing fencing. But managing grazing for udder health is often overlooked, leaving cows exposed to high environmental challenge. See also: How teat health can be used to evaluate milking performance Preparing for turnout with mastitis risk in mind can make a significant […] The post 4 ways to plan grazing for improved udder health appeared first on Farmers Weekly The post 4 ways to plan grazing for improved udder health appeared first on Farm Table ..read more

This sale was regarded as One of the best, even quality yardings of cattle seen at the Muchea Livestock Centre. The post One of the most even quality yardings seen appeared first on Farm Table ..read more

The bacterium Rhodococcus ruber eats and actually digests plastic. The post Bacteria really eat plastic appeared first on Farm Table ..read more