New energy scheme offers little financial guarantee
Landowners who are considering installing renewable energy systems must be aware that attractive financial returns…
Author John Swire
John Swire
John Swire - Deputy editor of Agronomist and Arable Farmer as well as responsibility for the Agronomist and Arable Farmer and Farm Business websites. After 17 years milking cows on the family farm John started writing about agriculture in 1998 and has since written for a variety of publications and has developed a wide circle of contacts within the industry. When not working John is a season ticket holder at Stoke City and also of late has become a fitness freak, listing cycling, swimming and walking as his exercises of choice.
Lower carcase weights are not an issue for Charolais users
Major beef processor plans to reduce carcase weights from October are offering great opportunities for…
The value of closer food and farm networks in Wales to be addressed at first Wales Real Food and Farming Conference
The inaugural Wales Real Food and Farming Conference (WRFFC) will address the economic and health…
BFREPA launches contract guidance to restore supply chain balance
The British Free Range Egg Producers Association has today launched free, professional guidance to help…
NMiTE launches Lean Manufacturing CPD courses with Avara Foods
NMiTE (New Model in Technology and Engineering), aims to deliver a new age of engineering-related…
Focus on livestock housing at the Dairy Show
Housing is a key aspect of most livestock farms – and both its design and…
Miscanthus crop planted on difficult land showcased on Berkshire farm walk
The potential for Miscanthus to thrive on difficult farm land is being showcased at a…
Stress-free precision with new Vantage manager
Precision farming can make a difficult job far quicker and less stressful – and the…
Krone expands Swadro rake portfolio
Krone has launched the Swadro TC 1370 as a replacement for the Swadro 1400 Plus.…
New Easycut mowers designed to reduce swath contamination
Krone has introduced six new models to its EasyCut TC and TS trailed mower range,…