Strutt & Parker announces natural capital account collaboration with eftec
Land and property specialist Strutt & Parker is delighted to announce a collaboration with leading…
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.
IACS claims season highlight farmers’ plans for change as realities of Covid-19 and Brexit crystallise
Following the completion of 6,241 IACS forms during the 2020 claims period, many of the…
Government’s new farm funding scheme puts environmental ambitions for agriculture at risk
In a letter sent today, 22 September 2020, to George Eustice, Secretary of State for Environment, Food…
New backhoe attachment for Bobcat compact loaders
Bobcat has launched a new generation backhoe attachment for the company’s skid-steer and compact track…
Forage crop specialist joins Limagrain UK
Henry Louth has joined Limagrain UK’s commercial team as key account manager for forage crops…
Time for tenants to take the initiative on farm rent reviews
The Tenant Farmers Association (TFA) is advising all tenant farmers to consider whether they should…
Organic conversion provides way forward for young Aberdeenshire farmer
A new generation of farmers are looking for ways to reposition their businesses in a…
New animal insights software supports NFU net zero goal
NFU leaders have called for greater awareness of new technology available to help farms maximise…
John Deere will not attend international trade shows in 2021
In order to ensure the safety of customers and employees, John Deere has announced that…
Consistent yields, competitiveness against grass weeds and excellent marketability make Elicit a soild variety choice for Autumn drilling
With Brexit negotiations scheduled to conclude by October 31st farmers would be wise to keep…