Milling wheats may need late foliar nitrogen this season

High yield potential crops coupled with significant spring nitrogen losses from the wettest April on record mean late foliar nitrogen may be particularly important for many milling wheats to make the required protein specification this season.

Farmers urged to get a head-start on NVZ appeals

Farmers have less than two months to prepare their appeal against proposed changes to Nitrate Vulnerable Zones (NVZs) designations just announced.

Seminar focuses on future challenges

Practical down to earth answers to future challenges will be given at Fieldfare Farmers' Farming Futures seminar at Dearnford Lake, Whitchurch, Shropshire on May 17.

Bumper crop fuels gin bottling boom

Colin Hingston, from Tipsy Fruit Gin, shows off some of his produce

A bumper crop of damsons and cherries is being used to produce thousands of bottles of gin and vodka on the south Shropshire border which will be sold across the UK, it has been revealed.

Search is on for wildlife-friendly farmers

The race is on for UK farmers to enter this year’s RSPB Telegraph Nature of Farming Award, with applications being accepted until April 20.

Farmers in the region fear the worst as drought alert moves north

With March being one of the driest on record, the odd shower and surprise blanket of snow at the beginning of April will do little to reduce concerns over drought.

Conference focuses on fertiliser challenges

Growers, producers and land managers with an interest in improving soil fertility and the efficiency of plant nutrition are being urged to attend the upcoming Fertilisers For The Future Conference being held at Harper Adams University College on Thursday, April 19.

New Welshpool depot for tractor firm

Rea Valley Tractors has opened a new depot in Welshpool. The depot on Severn Road, Welshpool opened for parts on March 1, with a service department opening in April.

March 3 date for Whitbourne hedging competition

Hedge layers will be competing at Whitbourne on March 3, 2012

Now in its 1oth year, Whitbourne Annual hedging competition will take place on Saturday, March 3 at the same venue as last year - Churchfield Orchard, Whitbourne, Worcestershire.

New Case IH dealer to hold open day

Pontesbury Tractors Limited, the new agricultural machinery dealership for Shropshire and Mid Wales holds its first open day on Friday, February 24 from noon until 8pm at the new depot at Unit 3 & 4, Malehurst, Minsterley near Shrewsbury.

Farming leaders rue missed opportunity over reform

'Disappointing and a missed opportunity’ is how farming leaders in England have described the release of the European Commission’s extensively leaked Common Agriculture Policy Reform proposals.

Memorandum recognises BASIS work with Environment Agency

BASIS and the Environment Agency have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding, formally recognising more than 30 years in which the two organisations have worked together to raise standards in the pesticide supply and advice sector.

New tractor dealership opens in Shropshire

A new agricultural machinery dealership has opened in Shropshire.

Red diesel alert for farm tractor road gritters

Farmers using tractors to grit road should check the HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) website to see if they can use red diesel.

Attractive block of pasture for sale in south Shropshire

A versatile block of pastureland on Rowe Lane at Stanton Long near Much Wenlock in Shropshire has come on the market with Berrys.

John Deere updates new 8R Series tractors

The John Deere 8360R tractor features the new fuel efficient PowerTech PSX 9-litre six-cylinder engine

Following the introduction in spring 2011 of the new 8R Series tractors from 260 to 360hp, designed to meet European Stage IIIB emissions regulations, John Deere has announced a number of significant updates to the range for 2012.

Entries invited for Farming for the Future competition

Dr David Llewellyn, principal of Harper Adams University College, is on the judging panel

The Farmer/Barclays Farming for the Future competition has been launched – have you got what it takes to win?

Funding help to meet legislation on nitrates

Farmers in Cheshire can now receive funding to help meet Nitrate Vulnerable Zone legislation.

New rust pathogens found on wheats

The UK Cereal Pathogen Virulence Survey (UKCPVS) confirms the presence of new races of yellow rust and brown rust in winter wheat.

Top Productivity with the new MF7600 Series

Massey Ferguson's new MF7600 Series of tractors combines well proven, award winning technology with the latest fuel efficient engines, creating a unique and impressive tractor.