Tramline trials used to test winter wheat nitrogen accuracy
An innovative set of trials has helped farmers test the accuracy of nitrogen (N) management in their winter wheat crops.
Compaction – an ever increasing problem
With bigger and heavier machinery, compaction is becoming a real problem for the industry.
Getting the pressure right for better soils
Visitors to Tillage-Live will be able to see working demonstrations of cultivation equipment from leading manufacturers, together with industry leading experts on hand to discuss the latest agricultural developments at the technical-trade static exhibition area.
Questions remain over MV-accreditation
SIR, – A recent email from SAC’s maedi visna scheme informed us that we must now test bought-in MV accredited animals within 6-12 months of purchase. It also strongly advised that purchased MV-accredited sheep should be tested immediately.
Pretty Amazing day for Sandy at Aberdeen
Aberdeen’s Duthie Park saw Clydesdale horse breeders and enthusiasts from far and wide gather last Saturday for the City of Aberdeen Clydesdale Horse Show.
Tragic baler death on Tiree
A farmer on the island of Tiree has died after becoming trapped in a baler while baling fodder on the island.
Wheat prices rally as drought bites
The 2018 harvest is well underway in Europe and in the UK and yields so far for winter barley have been mixed – but probably better than feared following the long spell of hot dry weather.
Linda shines again at RDA Nationals
MORE THAN 500 competitors took part in this year’s RDA National Championships, a three-day event at Hartbury, Glos, for disabled riders and carriage drivers.
