Based in the Scottish Borders, Mountfair Farming covers over 2000ha with a large proportion of the cereal drying being handled using heat from a 1MW biomass boiler. Farmers Guardian found out more.
For those running mixed farms or contracting over multiple small and awkward-shaped fields, high-spec mounted sprayers can offer an attractive mix of compact agility and reduced capital costs, but with features to rival or exceed trailed and self-propelled counterparts. Farmers Guardian looks at several options in this arena.
A recent AHDB event in Ludlow, Shropshire, highlighted the importance of correct machinery set-up and timing when managing grassland compaction to maximise the productivity of grass leys. Toby Whatley found out more.
Larrington Trailers Ltd is the UK importer of the AgriBrink on-the-move Central Tyre Inflation System (CTIS) for tractor and trailer tyres. Simon Henley travelled to Lincolnshire to see this innovative new high-speed system
Ag in my Land looks at farming globally, capturing different ways of farming life across the world. Here, Emily Ashworth speaks to Claire Jeannerat about her life in the Swiss mountains.
Ease of management and good fleshing ability were two of Hugh and Cara Thomson’s main attractions to the Aberdeen-Angus breed. Katrina Macarthur reports.