All from last 24 hours CONTRACTOR COMMENTContractor Comment: Stone crusher proves fruitful side hustleFarmers Weekly heads to Northern Ireland to meet up with Ballymena-based DJ McKay and Son, headed by David and James McKay. We find out about the contractor's main enterprises, kit… WEED MANAGEMENTNovel electric weeder works without chemicals or moving soilA non-chemical systemic approach to weed control is now commercially available to UK farmers, following the launch of Garford’s electric weeder. The novel system is the result of a collaboration… BEEF7 tips beef farmers can learn from dairy farmersBeef producers who step up their game by adopting the skill sets dairy farmers learned to ensure profitability in fluctuating milk markets can grow sustainable businesses. The aim, says Adas… ARABLEAndrew Ward reflects on Cereals handover to Diddly SquatLincolnshire farmer and YouTuber Andrew Ward has urged Jeremy Clarkson to “enjoy” hosting this year’s Cereals event, which is being held at Diddly Squat Farm on 11-12 June. Reflecting on… YOUNG FARMERSAlice Littlewood: Myths often trump facts on social mediaFarming has gained more media traction in recent years. Unfortunately, with publicity comes misinformation and fake news. We’ve all read social media clickbait titles designed to attract attention and generate…
