²ÝÁñÉçÇø are set to receive a slight increase in their Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) payments this year following a rule change by the UK Government
For Brinklow Biogas, the purchase of its latest forager has improved the efficiency of its maize harvesting campaign while also inspiring the business to explore new techniques for harvesting maize. Simon Henley reports.
²ÝÁñÉçÇø have been encouraged to develop a Covid-19 contingency plan to ensure the welfare of their stock is not compromised if family or staff become unwell.
The Government has a golden opportunity to protect standards in the Agriculture Bill and it must be taken, say Plaid Cymru’s Ben Lake MP and Llyr Gruffydd MS.
Agriculture policy issues in both the Joe Biden and Donald Trump campaigns featured prominently at the October 13, 2020, US Farm Foundation Forum.
Keeping tractors and trailers visible on the road can undoubtedly save lives. Jane Carley looks at the legislation, some of the packages available and talks to farmers committed to ‘being seen to be safe’.
Another example of the ‘work smarter, not harder’ ethos of New Zealand farmers is a range of fully automated feeder wagons being developed by Zeddy.
Satellite technology is offering opportunities to look at new ways of monitoring grass growth, the health and movement of animals and milk yields. LIC is a New Zealand company leading the way.