All from last 24 hours OILSEED RAPE£2.5m farm project marks first precision-bred OSR in EuropeA £2.5m oilseed rape light leaf spot project is bringing the first precision-bred variety onto commercial farms in Europe. Crop researchers have identified a plant susceptibility gene for light leaf… FARMLIFE FRAMEDPhoto of the Week: Honey sports natty jumper to keep warmThis week’s photo of the week was sent in by Tanya Earnshaw. It shows her Badger Face Texel, Honey, wearing her new jumper to ward off the winter chill. Tanya… MACHINERYBron tracked mulchers tackle heavy-duty farmland reclamationCanadian heavy equipment manufacturer RWF Bron has shipped its first land reclamation mulcher to Britain under a distribution and product support agreement with Devon-based Conagri. Weighing in at around 13t,… FARMER FOCUSFarmer Focus: Late calving pays off after record wet JanuaryAs I write, the slurry spreading ban is being lifted in Northern Ireland, commencing the annual rush to get the slurry tanks emptied. However, with almost double the average January… OPINIONOpinion: It's time to introduce a fit-for-purpose tractor testTractor runs used to be a Sunday afternoon jaunt for a few dedicated vintage tractor enthusiasts. But this once-steady pastime has surged in popularity over recent years. Drivers will travel… YOUNG FARMERSNFU selects next cohort of young farming ambassadorsLeadership training, personal development and helping to tell the story of British farming are on the cards for six young farmers who form the latest batch of NFU ambassadors. The…
