All from last 24 hours SOILS3 technologies to measure soil health and functionWhile traditional soil testing has focused on chemistry, a growing range of tools are now available to help farmers assess the biological and structural function of soils. Soil health relies… FARMLIFE FRAMEDPhoto of the Week: Spring lambs for a spring bank holidayThis week's photo of the week seems to embody what a spring bank holiday is all about – sunshine and new life. The photo was taken by Mary Brough of… FARMER FOCUSFarmer Focus: Lambing losses hit hard after thorough prepI have been really knocked backwards by lambing. I had thought all the planning was in place and was really looking forward to it. The silage was the best ever,… DRILLINGExperts remind maize growers importance of soil temperatureMaize growers are being urged to ensure their soil temperatures are right during the early part of the drilling window and be prepared to adapt to individual field conditions. Grainseed is… 4X4SThree-phase battery kit offers alternative to diesel generatorsClayton Power has introduced a 400V three-phase battery system that can do the job of a large diesel generator. The E-gen system is designed to sit in the back of… OPINIONOpinion: It's time to revisit suckler cow headage paymentsAs we all know, UK beef cow numbers continue to contract at an alarming rate despite better beef prices over the past two years. But when will the English NFU…
