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Over The Farm Gate

Over The Farm Gate

Join Farmers Guardian Editor Ben Briggs, and Head of News and Business Olivia Midgley, for weekly thought-provoking and lighthearted debate around the key issues affecting farming, food and the countryside right now.
This Is Agriculture - Sponsored

This Is Agriculture - Sponsored

This initiative aims to raise awareness of the diverse career opportunities available in the sector to non-farming audiences.
DataHub

DataHub

We collate the financial and market data relevant to UK agriculture, so you can view the latest prices, analyse trends over time and compare prices between UK livestock markets.
Auction Finder

Auction Finder

21 Aug 2018
Your one stop shop for all agricultural sales. Visit the UK’s most comprehensive auction directory.
British Farming Awards

British Farming Awards

21 Oct 2021
There are few occasions when farmers come together to celebrate all they have achieved but the British Farming Awards is one of those rare times.
The Mart's the Heart

The Mart's the Heart

21 Oct 2021
Marts the Heart Awards aim to recognise the livestock auctions driving the industry forwards and giving the most back to the farming community.
CropTec

CropTec

24 Nov 2021
The CropTec show is for all farmers and agronomists seeking the latest information on innovative methods to increase profits from crop production.
Machinery: User stories and technical features
Machinery: User stories and technical features
An in-depth look at machinery and technology in practice, finding out how farmers and contractors get on with kit and how it fits into their business.
More grunt, less roar from big Jag

More grunt, less roar from big Jag

21 Jul 2021
In 2019, Claas announced a host of improvements to the Jaguar 970 self-propelled forage harvester, with new cab controls and a new six-cylinder engine, usurping the previous model’s V8. Simon Henley spoke to the firm involved in testing the preproduction model and who is now running two of the new six-pot Jags.
Homemade machinery helps whole farm sustainability

Homemade machinery helps whole farm sustainability

14 May 2021
The combination of bespoke machinery with a focus on soil health, a small anaerobic digestion unit and changing cattle breeds is helping one Norfolk farm to improve its sustainability. Alex Heath finds out more. 
Siding with safety with heavy bale loads on the road

Siding with safety with heavy bale loads on the road

19 Apr 2021
With safety increasingly under the spotlight and more distance covered on the road, one farm has opted for a trio of bale trailers with hydraulically operated sides, reducing the time taken strapping a load. Jane Carley reports.
User story: Quicke's automated system is loads better for business

User story: Quicke's automated system is loads better for business

15 Apr 2021
Accurate weighing of loads is a useful bonus for contractors and merchants moving a variety of materials with a tractor loader, as one Devon contractor is finding with Quicke’s latest automated system. Jane Carley reports.
User story: Custom chaser cuts compaction during grain maize harvest

User story: Custom chaser cuts compaction during grain maize harvest

06 Apr 2021
With the need to tread as lightly as possible when harvesting grain maize, one Warwickshire grower commissioned his own design of chaser bin to run with the combine. Geoff Ashcroft reports.
User story: Honda Pioneer UTV provides useful flexibility for Borders sheep farm

User story: Honda Pioneer UTV provides useful flexibility for Borders sheep farm

26 Mar 2021
Traditionally the domain of the ATV, one Borders shepherding business is finding that the Honda Pioneer side-by-side vehicle fits into the flock well.
User story: JCB 403 loader shows its versatility around the farm

User story: JCB 403 loader shows its versatility around the farm

19 Mar 2021
Looking to improve comfort and convenience when scraping out cubicle sheds, one Somerset dairy farmer opted for JCB’s 403 compact loader, adding a range of attachments to make the most of the compact materials handler.
User story: Mini Manitou proves a powerful performer in tight sheds

User story: Mini Manitou proves a powerful performer in tight sheds

16 Mar 2021
For one Dumfriesshire farmer and contractor, switching from a skid steer to a compact telehandler has enabled more operations to be completed without sacrificing usability when space is at a premium.
Sheep dipping contractor designs dipping machine inspired by local chip shop fryer

Sheep dipping contractor designs dipping machine inspired by local chip shop fryer

01 Mar 2021
With sheep scab incidences on the rise, the need for effective treatment has never been more important. Alex Heath visits a contractor who has built his own mite killing machinery.
User story: Farm diversification sees renewable energy used to dry logs

User story: Farm diversification sees renewable energy used to dry logs

26 Feb 2021
Supplying logs direct to customers has turned into a major diversification for one Shropshire farming business, using some of the most advanced processing kit and drying techniques. Alex Heath finds out more.
User story: Soils focus revitalises drainage services

User story: Soils focus revitalises drainage services

22 Feb 2021
Long established land drainage contractor Farm Services has seen renewed interest in the benefits of its services, as soil health continues to gain greater significance on farmers’ agendas. Jane Carley reports.
User story: Limiting compaction with compact combine

User story: Limiting compaction with compact combine

16 Feb 2021
In recent years, attention to Massey Ferguson’s combines has been diverted at the range topping Ideal machines, however, its smaller ranges are still proving invaluable for many farmers. Alex Heath speaks to a Beta user of

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