Farm infrastructure

Every business requires capital investment to grow, but with ever-increasing machinery costs, is it time to revisit the market options beyond the traditional hire purchase route?

As cars and vans are rapidly changing to all-electric drives, agriculture’s power and energy storage requirements have left it largely addicted to diesel. The explosive element hydrogen could offer a power-equivalent alternative with zero emissions. Toby Whatley and Emma Penny report.

Hydrogen production with green electricity could offer big benefits to farming businesses

Well planned and managed paddock systems can help farms get the most from grazing livestock on stewardship leys

Traditional yet modern, Alvan Blanch is carrying on the family heritage, discovers Jane Carley.

Spending time in the workshop? Jane Carley got some expert advice on reducing risk.

Defra confirmed 76 grant items have been impacted. For farmers who have applied for a grant that is temporarily withdrawn, their application will be put on hold and will be contacted early next year

Theft and criminal damage are growing concerns for farming businesses, so improving security could be a valuable investment. Jane Carley reports

Farm businesses - particularly diversifications- were presented with several different products and systems for reducing carbon emissions and improving energy use.

Jeremy Moody, secretary and adviser to the CAAV, said farmers can help reduce emissions through slurry storage