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SOILS

3 technologies to measure soil health and function

While 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 FRAMED

Photo of the Week: Spring lambs for a spring bank holiday

This 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 FOCUS

Farmer Focus: Lambing losses hit hard after thorough prep

I 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,…

DRILLING

Experts remind maize growers importance of soil temperature

Maize 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…

4X4S

Three-phase battery kit offers alternative to diesel generators

Clayton 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…

OPINION

Opinion: It's time to revisit suckler cow headage payments

As 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…