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• Exmoor sheep farmers strengthen local supply chains July 5, 2020
  Farmers Weekly Sheep farmers in Exmoor are set to benefit from a new initiative encouraging people to buy local produce direct from their farms. Four organisations promoting the area and the grass-fed meat it produces have released a new list of farmers supplying lamb direct to consumers, to try to build on the momentum behind […]
  Ed Henderson
• Red Tractor to return to on-farm assessments July 5, 2020
  Farmers Weekly On-farm inspections to ensure farmers are meeting the standards set by Red Tractor assurance are set to resume on Monday (6 July), following two months of “virtual-only” assessments. The assurance body first moved to virtual assessments in April, as the coronavirus lockdown removed the possibility of certifiers making actual farm visits. The move […]
  Philip Clarke
• Tractor sales moving towards recovery after Covid-19 impact July 4, 2020
  Farmers Weekly UK tractor sales in June were down 15% on the same time in 2019, according to the latest figures from the Agricultural Engineers Association (AEA). A total of 932 tractors over 50hp were registered during the month, compared with 1,100 in June 2019. However, this monthly total is a much smaller decline than […]
  Lauren Harris
• A guide on how to improve water quality on poultry units July 4, 2020
  Farmers Weekly Issues with water quality that are left unaddressed can have long-term negative effects on a flock, both in terms of bird welfare and the economic impact of disease and poor performance. See also: 4 key actions to help many poultry flocks in hot weather There are many reasons why poor water could be […]
  Emma Northam
• Autopowr gearbox added to JD’s 6M options July 4, 2020
  Farmers Weekly John Deere’s popular four-cylinder 6M models are now available with an Autopowr stepless gearbox. However, the company says it won’t be offering the cheaper Directdrive transmission on these models as it wants to keep a “clear product differentiation between 6M and 6R”. See also: On test: John Deere 6120M  The new box option […]
  Edd Mowbray
• Young farmers challenged to find net zero solutions July 4, 2020
  Farmers Weekly Young farmers are being challenged to come up with ideas on how the UK agricultural industry can reach its goal of achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2040. The National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs (NFYFC) is launching the climate change challenge, supported by Defra, the NFU and Championing the Farmed Environment (CFE). […]
  Philip Case
• Farmer Focus: Second heat wave of the year hits July 4, 2020
  Farmers Weekly Well, the 75mm of rain in June was certainly appreciated. It saved the day for winter wheats and helped the spring-sown sugar beet and maize – at one stage in mid-June you could almost see these crops growing. Then, the second heat wave of the year arrived and yet again moisture availability became […]
  Emma Gillbard
• Medical breakthrough could help farmers breed healthier pigs July 4, 2020
  Farmers Weekly The most accurate map of the genetic code of pigs yet produced may pave the way for farmers to breed healthier and more productive animals. For the first time, scientists have decoded the whole genetic make-up of pigs in a development that they say will facilitate the discovery of genetic variations linked to […]
  Philip Case
• Opinion: Family matters, especially during troublesome times July 4, 2020
  Farmers Weekly In the midst of the worst global pandemic in more than a century, with all its associated human tragedies and dire economic consequences, it can be hard to stay positive. I’m sure I won’t be the only one currently having restless nights worrying about world events and things that are way beyond my […]
  Philip Clarke
• ADM oilseed crushing plant remains closed after fire July 4, 2020
  Farmers Weekly Following the recent fire at its Erith oilseed crushing plant in Kent, ADM is saying only that will resume operations as quickly as possible. Deliveries of seed are being diverted mainly to coasters to move it to alternative crushing plants on continental Europe and traders supplying the plant do not expect it to […]
  Suzie Horne