All from last 24 hours UMBILICALRetrofit Borger Flowsep extracts small particles from slurryBorger has developed a new separator to remove sand, grit and small glass specks from slurry and digestate. The German firm’s compact and fully enclosed Flowsep assembly is designed to… PIGSWhy outdoor pig breeder plans expansion into rearingPutting plans into action for a new pig rearing enterprise is top of Norfolk pig farmer Mike Durrant’s to-do list this year. Instead of selling all weaners from his 1,700… DIVERSIFICATIONStructural considerations before converting a farm buildingMany 20th-century farm buildings are being repurposed for diversification projects, but their conversion and change of use needs more care and attention at the early stages, advises Savills architect Andrew… PULSESKey bean fungicide timing set for earlier window this seasonThe key bean fungicide timing at the first pod set stage could happen as early as the end of April, according to current crop growth indications. With many bean crops… FARMER FOCUSFarmer Focus: Demise of tree business and Leaf frustrationWith no spring cropping to undertake, and therefore no expensive diesel required, our arable enterprise is currently in a good position. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for our Sitka… COMMUNITYFarm bluebell walk raises millions for charityAn East Sussex farming family’s one-off fundraiser has blossomed into one of the region’s most enduring rural charity events, now celebrating more than 50 years of success. What began in… TENANCIES AND RENTSAgricultural tenant code of practice launched in WalesGuidance on agricultural tenancy matters between landlords and tenants has been published by the Welsh government. The Agricultural Landlord and Tenant Code of Practice for Wales was convened by the…
