Midland Farmer

03/10/2023

Your Invitation to the National Rural Planning Conference

Got questions about rural planning? The NPPF, Biodiversity Net Gain, new camping rules, enforcement pitfalls and business rates? Then why not come to the British Institute of Agricultural Consultants’ conference.



Taking place on 5th October 2023 at Whittlebury Park, Towcester, the theme is "BACK TO NATURE: Growing the Rural Economy in a Climate-Friendly Countryside". A platform for discussions, insights and strategies that will shape the future of rural planning. Join us for an informal dinner the night before with a highly entertaining talk from Tanks-A-Lot Ltd, a tank driving experiences school.



The Conference is open to anyone: farmers, consultants, land managers and planners. It is a great opportunity to pick the brains of leading lights. Speakers include a Local Authority Development Control Officer, Planning Barrister, Planning Inspector, Solicitors, Landscape Planners, Strategic Business Consultants and Farmers.



For further information and to book, visit: https://www.biac.co.uk/events/ or contact [email protected]

08/09/2023

Looking forward to attending this fantastic show. Glad it's finally back!

Join us for the Confor Woodland Show taking place at the Bath & West Showground on 21-22 September 2023.

The two-day event is a chance for those working in the forestry and timber industry to connect with customers and each other, taking part in seminars, roundtable discussions, live demonstrations and exhibitions.

Get your tickets today: http://www.conforwoodlandshow.org.uk

17/08/2023

A switch to direct drilling could help arable farmers improve soil health and business performance, suggests a study.

Read more here: https://www.midlandfarmer.co.uk/2023/08/09/direct-drilling-can-boost-profits-and-soil-health/

10/08/2023

If you're in any doubt as to why you should exhibit at the Midlands Machinery Show, we're going to give you a number of very good reasons why you should 👇

✅ Perfect time of the year - harvesting has finished
✅ Situated in the heart of the Midlands, with free parking
✅ We'll support your attendance with an extensive marketing campaign
✅ Indoor and outdoor exhibition spaces to suit your needs or budget
✅ A range of national, regional and local businesses showcasing their product ranges
✅ Meet and greet likeminded people from within the industry
✅ We're one of the biggest Midlands-based agricultural machinery shows in the UK

If you need any further reasons, please visit here:

www.midlandsmachineryshow.com/exhibitor-information.html

We look forward to seeing you at Newark Showground on 8-9 November 😀

08/08/2023

Rural insurer NFU Mutual has produced new signage for farmers to display at field entrances calling for walkers to move quietly and predictability, highlighting how livestock can react suddenly to people’s presence.

Read more here: https://www.midlandfarmer.co.uk/2023/08/08/public-warned-about-danger-of-walking-near-livestock/

03/08/2023

Join us for the Confor Woodland Show taking place at the Bath & West Showground on 21-22 September 2023.

The two-day event is a chance for those working in the forestry and timber industry to connect with customers and each other, taking part in seminars, roundtable discussions, live demonstrations and exhibitions.

Get your tickets today: http://www.conforwoodlandshow.org.uk



Also - if you're looking to exhibit at this prestigious event, there are still spaces available, just contact Chloe - [email protected]

03/08/2023

"Thousands of visitors are expected to attend the show, which takes place on Wednesday, 13 September. The day will include seminars, exhibitions, practical demonstrations and a full programme of livestock classes."

Read more here: https://www.midlandfarmer.co.uk/2023/07/31/thousands-expected-at-dairy-day-event/

02/08/2023

The government’s failure to pay farmers properly for looking after the environment threatens to leave the UK unable to produce enough of its own food, says an influential think tank.

Read more: https://www.midlandfarmer.co.uk/2023/07/31/failure-to-support-farming-undermines-food-security/

01/08/2023

It's a new month and that means a new issue of Midland Farmer is out now!

Read our August edition here: https://issuu.com/countrywidepublications1/docs/mf_august_2023_issuu?fr=xKAE9_zU1NQ

24/07/2023

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We're looking to hire a Publishing Administration Assistant - are you the person we're looking for? 👀

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19/07/2023

Glorious sunshine welcomed the crowds along to one of the Midlands’ largest annual agricultural events.

The ninth annual The Arable Event was held at Weston-Under-Lizard on 7 June on the Shropshire-Staffordshire border. It was a day packed full of expert demonstrations, specialist talks and technical seminars.

Read more here: https://www.midlandfarmer.co.uk/2023/07/12/sunshine-sees-crowds-flock-to-arable-event/

13/07/2023

Mark Jelley of Brixworth Farming in Northamptonshire has been crowned Syngenta Farm Sprayer Operator of the Year 🏆

Announced in the Sprays & Sprayers Arena at last month’s Cereals event, the annual award recognises and rewards the skills and expertise of the UK’s top farm sprayer operators.

Read more here: https://www.midlandfarmer.co.uk/2023/07/04/top-award-for-sprayer-operator-mark-jelley/

04/07/2023

The July edition is out now and on its way to subscribers!

Read it online here: https://issuu.com/countrywidepublications1/docs/mf_july_2023_issuu?fr=xKAE9_wAAAFAB

21/06/2023

A specialist agricultural and rural business mortgage consultancy has appointed an experienced local agricultural banker to deliver finance solutions to farms and rural businesses in the Midlands.

Read more here: https://www.midlandfarmer.co.uk/2023/06/16/new-agricultural-mortgage-consultant-for-the-midlands/

14/06/2023

That's it for us! Off now to make the drive home!

We want to say a massive congratulations to the Cereals Event team for hosting a wonderful show. We met so many of our lovely customers and the show looked very busy all throughout the two days!

And thank you to all our lovely customers for welcoming us! We didn't manage to speak to everyone we wanted to chat to, as you were all so busy with customers which is great! If we missed you we're sorry but hopefully we can catch up with you soon!!

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09/06/2023

Kubota has appointed Henton & Chattell as a dealer and distributor for its agricultural and groundcare machinery in the East Midlands 🚜

Read more here: https://www.midlandfarmer.co.uk/2023/06/09/kubota-appoints-new-east-midlands-dealership/

08/06/2023

Growers are being urged to remain vigilant and continue adapting sugar beet spray programmes where necessary after the soggy spring delayed drilling.

Read more: https://www.midlandfarmer.co.uk/2023/06/01/delayed-drilling-compresses-spring-spray-programmes/

07/06/2023

Farmers and harvest workers are being urged to take extra care on rural roads this summer – and help reduce the number of harvest accidents.

Read more here: https://www.midlandfarmer.co.uk/2023/06/01/warning-to-avoid-collisions-during-summer-harvest/

05/06/2023

Poultry producers must learn to live with the risk of avian influenza, says an industry expert who has written a report outlining ways to combat the disease.

https://www.midlandfarmer.co.uk/2023/06/01/we-must-learn-to-live-with-bird-flu-expert/

01/06/2023

The June edition is out now! 🚜

Read it online here: https://issuu.com/countrywidepublications1/docs/mf_june_2023_issuu

24/05/2023

Experts say four recommendations could encourage more farmers to adopt practices that are good for their businesses as well as for the environment.

The independent farming, finance, and agrifood strategic working group was commissioned by Defra to find ways that will accelerate private investment as more farmers transition to low-emission and nature positive production methods.

Read more here: https://www.midlandfarmer.co.uk/2023/05/09/roadmap-seeks-to-supercharge-farming-transition/

22/05/2023

Visitors to Cereals will be able to see a range of on-farm electric utility terrain vehicles, courtesy of industry newcomer Electric Wheels.

Read more here: https://www.midlandfarmer.co.uk/2023/05/17/electric-utv-is-official-vehicle-at-cereals/

19/05/2023

What is the difference between private land and public land? The answer, apparently, is about 12 inches.

Read more here: https://www.midlandfarmer.co.uk/2023/05/17/rubbish-decisions/

18/05/2023

Early detection of health problems in dairy cows could could lead up to a 15% reduction in the methane emissions they produce, according to new research.

The work was carried out by the Agricultural Research and Education Centre (AREC) Raumberg-Gumpenstein in Austria, in conjunction with dairy innovators, smaXtec. It looked at the impact of animal health on methane emissions.

Read more here: https://www.midlandfarmer.co.uk/2023/05/03/trial-shows-methane-reduction-in-herds-using-health-system/

17/05/2023

Biodiversity is an increasingly hot topic within the agricultural sector. Stuart Holm, arable farmer and Outreach Manager at The Woodland Trust shares his approach to improving farm resilience and biodiversity on his land.

Read more here: https://www.midlandfarmer.co.uk/2023/05/15/a-practical-approach-to-improving-biodiversity-and-farm-resilience/

16/05/2023

The Arable Event – one of the largest farming events in the Midlands – is returning to the Shropshire-Staffordshire border this summer.

More than 1,500 people are expected to attend the one-day event. It is due to take place on 7 June at Woodlands Farm, which is part of Bradford Estates, outside Weston-under-Lizard, near Shifnal.

Read more here: https://www.midlandfarmer.co.uk/2023/05/03/arable-event-returns-to-bradford-estates/

15/05/2023

A Herefordshire farmer has been jailed for 12 months for destroying a stretch of the River Lugg – one of the country’s most unspoiled rivers.

https://www.midlandfarmer.co.uk/2023/05/03/farmer-jailed-for-destroying-river-and-wildlife-habitats/