All from last 24 hours GRASSLAND MANAGEMENTAdvice on cost-effectively overseeding a tired swardOverseeding can be an easier, cheaper, quicker way to rejuvenate a tired sward, but it will only be cost-effective if it leads to successful establishment. This year’s waterlogged fields and… MAIZEHow grain maize earns more profit than wheat for two growersWith yields approaching 10t/ha and gross margins currently exceeding those of wheat, grain maize can be a profitable break crop. However, the crop does have its challenges and requires good… ARABLEWhy delaying weed control costs more than you thinkWhen we talk about the cost of weed control, it’s tempting to focus on the price of the herbicide. In reality, the true cost is often paid through lost yield… FARMER FOCUSFarmer Focus: We're always jumping the next farming hurdleAnd they’re off…the tractors are racing around again locally, albeit with the odd pull-up. It’s not so much that we’re getting huge amounts or rain, but when it drizzles and… OPINIONOpinion: New SFI means more risk and more cost for farmersThe announcement of the 2026 Sustainable Farming Incentive has been met with a largely positive response, with the overwhelming feeling one of relief. It is unbelievable that our expectations have… MACHINERYKuhn trims trailed Primor blower-feeder working heightLow shed roofs should prove less troublesome for Kuhn’s latest high-capacity bedding and feeding machine, thanks to a height-saving redesign. The trailed Primor GII 110.1 Polydrive tops out at 3m… INPUT MARKETS AND PRICESHeating oil crisis deepens as ministers consider supportThe heating oil crisis affecting rural households and farm businesses has intensified, with the competition watchdog launching an investigation into suppliers and ministers preparing targeted support for those most exposed… NEWSFW Podcast Ep 296: Latest farm income figuresUK cereal farmers earn less than the minimum wage, according to the latest government figures. Why environmental payments aren’t delivering for growers and livestock producers. See also: Probcast weather app… PAYMENTS, SCHEMES AND GRANTSWelsh government launches farm loan schemeWelsh farming businesses will be able to access affordable finance to modernise their operations and cut carbon emissions under a new loan scheme launched by the Welsh government and delivered…
