New banking partnership to support British farmers
Farmers who are struggling to obtain funding for urgent or complicated projects can now secure…
Author JohnSwire
JohnSwire
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.
International flavour at the Dairy Show
The UK’s largest dairy show is gearing up to receive visitors from near and far,…
Building an agricultural workforce fit for the future
An industry coalition has united to kick-start a new skills strategy with the ambition to equip the…
Kuhn variable chamber round balers now available as non-ISOBUS compatible versions
Kuhn Farm Machinery has updated its range of VB variable chamber round balers by making…
AHDB hosts visit to explore Chinese import market
The UK’s new chief veterinary officer will get first-hand insight into the Chinese import market…
NFU showcasing British farming at party conferences
The NFU is bringing the best of British farming to political party conferences this year…
Scottish Mixed Upland Enterprise Recognised by LEAF for High Environmental Standards
LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming) has today (19th September 2018) announced Bowhill Farming Ltd as a…
Kverneland introduces new mounted plough series
In response to increasing tractor power, Kverneland has introduced the ES250/LS250 mounted reversible plough series,…
Warm words no substitute for affirmative action
The Tenant Farmers Association (TFA) has demanded the Government moves quickly to rectify its failure…
Tougher rodenticide rules for farmers, gamekeepers and pest controllers on permanent baiting
Tougher restrictions on permanent rodenticide baiting by farmers, gamekeepers and pest controllers, with legal backing,…