No surprise as cereal yields suffer
With wheat harvests starting for some, it is no surprise to see yields are down,…
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Benefits of baling in the balance
For those with easy access to markets, firm prices and sound agronomic reasons support the…
44% surge in farm input costs rise
Farm input costs have risen by an average 44% since 2019 according to research carried…
Factor in risks for early drilled wheat
Winter wheat growers considering planting early this autumn must be aware of potential downsides and…
Possible nutrient shortage for those that opted to sell straw
Growers who have taken advantage of strong straw prices, need to check soils for nutrient…
Make sure your straw or hay safety stacks up
Farmers are being reminded to take precautions and follow a few simple steps to reduce…
Vicon updates baler range
The 2024 Vicon round baler range has received a series of upgrades, including Tractor Implement…
High values means it pays to preserve straw
With UK wheat drillings having been reduced considerably by the wet autumn and spring, quality…
Grain prices continue to slide
The latest AHDB Grain Market Report is again rather grim reading. Grain prices have continued…
To preserve forage, a nutritionist advises that dry cows and young stock be switched to straw-based rations
Feeding a straw or wholecrop-based ration could be a cost-effective solution to the drought-induced forage…