In this episode, arson attacks on farms are on the increase. Culprits are torching straw stacks and property is going up in smoke.
And the cost is immense. With damage often totalling tens or hundreds of thousands of pounds, farmers are concerned for their livelihoods. So what can be done?
We examine the winter outlook for drought-hit livestock farmers, who are facing shortages of grazing and forage.
We look at why one of the world’s biggest farm machinery manufacturers wants to change into an ag-tech company.
We’ve all the latest market prices, with a special focus on sheep sales.
And we meet the contestants battling it out to become Britain’s Fittest Farmer.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is hosted by Johann Tasker, Hugh Broom and Charlotte Cunningham, with additional reporting by Michael Priestley.
See also: Wheat straw worth £34,000 lost in Bedfordshire farm fire
Sponsors
Massey Ferguson
At Massey Ferguson we understand the need for straightforward and dependable machinery.
Our years of experience has taught us that in farming, no two days are the same. Our customers are paramount and so now more than ever, we’re here for you. We’re in this together.
For more information masseyferguson.com
ICL
ICL is a market leader in crop nutrition, producing phosphate, potash and Polysulphate based fertilisers, known as the FertilizerpluS range. These multi-nutrient products promote soil and plant health, helping farmers increase both productivity and profits, producing better quality crops in a more sustainable way.
The FertilizerpluS range also provides farmers with more flexible options for both spring and autumn applications. Polysulphate establishment trials have shown a substantial increase in plant root biomass and NUE, improving both crop quality and yield. Polysulphate is also organic approved, with a low carbon footprint.
For more information email plantnutrition@icl-group.com or visit polysulphate.com
Agrii
As a leading provider of agronomy services, technology and strategic advice, Agrii combines excellence and innovation with the latest research and development to ensure our customers can meet today’s farming challenges with knowledge and confidence.
Find out more about Agrii .
KWS
Based at Thriplow near Cambridge, KWS UK has been providing growers with innovative new varieties to meet varied end-market needs for over 25 years. We develop a wide range of oilseed rape, maize, sugar beet and cereal varieties in conjunction with the KWS group. We use a range of technologies to ensure improved crop performance consistency to benefit all; merchant, farmer, processor and ultimately the end-user customer. Higher yields, superior disease and pest resistance and improved performance in adverse conditions are all key criteria we seek to establish in our product portfolio.
For more information, visit kws.com
