ITFarmer
Gen Z support for British farmers stronger than expected
Gen Z consumers are more supportive of British farming than many farmers expect, but a lack of exposure to modern agriculture is holding back trust…
Read more
More ITFarmer news
ITFarmer
Northern Ireland first in UK to roll out cattle EID
Northern Ireland cattle keepers will be able to use electronic ear tags for newborn calves from 7 September, making it the first UK region to offer…
Read more
ITFarmer
Farm tech projects could win up to £3m in new Defra fund
Farmers and agri-tech businesses could secure grants of up to £3 million under a new £13 million Defra fund aimed at turning agricultural research…
Read more
ITFarmer
AI trial listens for early welfare warnings in laying hens
Artificial intelligence (AI) is being tested on UK laying hen farms to pick up early signs of welfare problems before they become more serious. Noble…
Read more
ITFarmer
New app could help farmers worm fewer lambs
A new farm trial is testing whether sheep farmers can worm fewer lambs without compromising growth, welfare or flock performance. The two-season…
Read more
ITFarmer
AHDB launches £500k BYDV tool to help growers cut sprays
Wheat and barley growers have been given a new tool to help decide when barley yellow dwarf virus (BYDV) sprays are actually worth applying…
Read more
ITFarmer
£20m fund opens for next generation of farm robots
A £20 million competition has opened to develop farm robots and automated technology for crops, livestock, horticulture and forestry. Agri-tech…
Read more
ITFarmer
Oxford spinout buys wheat breeder in precision-breeding push
An Oxford University spinout has acquired an established wheat breeder in a deal aimed at creating an independent UK precision-breeding seed…
Read more
ITFarmer
Surrey farmers offered £35,000 grants with no match funding
Surrey farmers and growers have until 16 August to apply for grants of up to £35,000, with no match funding required. The grants form part of a new…
Read more
ITFarmer
Drones and AI power surge in British blueberry sales
British blueberry sales were 73% higher in the week ending 5 July than during the same week last year, as growers invested in drones, artificial…
Read more