All from last 24 hours DAIRYHow integrated data systems could transform livestock farmsTechnology using artificial intelligence has the potential to transform management of livestock farms, but further development to integrate disparate data sources is needed to truly unlock farm-changing insights. Such integrated… NUTRITION AND FERTILISERCornish farmer puts variable-rate nitrogen tech to the testExpenditure on nitrogen will be a key focus for arable farmers this season, with many looking to make marginal savings on application rates to make inputs go further. For those… CRIMEFarm machinery targeted in cash machine ram-raidsFarmers in Devon and Cornwall are being urged to secure machinery after a spate of cashpoint thefts in which stolen telehandlers and 4x4s were used to rip ATMs from buildings.… DISEASE MANAGEMENTHerbicide-resistant late blight strain detected in UKThe presence of a concerning potato late blight genotype has been confirmed in the UK for the first time, following its discovery in volunteer potatoes in Suffolk last autumn. The… ROOT CROP EQUIPMENTStanden tweaks UniPlus stone separator for easier maintenanceStanden Engineering reckons to have cut the time and hassle involved in replacing the first four star rotors on its big capacity UniPlus clod and stone separator. Instead of easing… FARMER FOCUSFarmer Focus: AHDB Recommended List not giving me what I needWith luck and a little bit of judgement we have managed to improve the grazing of the cover crops after not getting it right last year. We got the sheep… OPINIONOpinion: Farmers have been 'heroes' of consumer cost controlThe advertising guru Rory Sutherland (if you don’t know who he is, you should look him up) recently posted a piece of work about property inflation versus food price inflation… WEATHERPersistent rain threatens crops and farmers’ livelihoodsFarmers are braced for further flooding over the coming days, with no let-up after weeks of heavy rainfall. Dozens of flood alerts and warnings remain in place in England, according… BUSINESSWynnstay maintains profits in 2025 despite dip in revenueMajor agricultural supplier Wynnstay performed relatively well over the past year despite a 5% drop in revenue, its annual results reveal. The company reported revenue of £583.4m for the financial… NEWSFW Podcast Ep 291: Winter drainage scheme and soil healthAs a wet winter sees leaves many fields under water, a special drainage scheme is delivering benefits for farmers and the environment. We pay a special visit to the Allerton…
