Business & Industry
Future of Farming 2019
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Tractor innovation using waste methane as fuel
Tractor technology has come a long way over the last 100 years. Farmers want to ensure that the hours they spend on the land are as efficient as possible, that their tractors are comfortable and, where necessary, utilise the latest technology. The market for agricultural machinery is constantly evolving, as the needs of society and...
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Technology could unlock British farmland’s full potential
As environmental and social pressures continue to rise, the productive future of British farming and growing could lie with shared data and technology. Harnessing the power of data and inspiring farming businesses to measure performance is one of the primary factors identified by the Agricultural Productivity Working Group (APGW), as a means to improve UK...
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Productivity – Britain’s key to accessing global markets
While our industry has tremendous strengths and some world-class farmers, overall productivity growth in UK agriculture lags behind that of many of our major competitors. This undermines our industry’s ability to compete in a more globalised market. We are now entering a period when the spotlight on this has intensified. Key agricultural stakeholders have made...
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A new generation of the UK farming industry
As the UK is on the cusp of great change, the agricultural community is one of the industries that will be most affected. We need to look at the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. The All Party Parliamentary Group for Farming was established precisely because of the need for the farming industry – as...
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Why retailers should commit to buying British
Retailers must champion the UK farming industry, and they can do so in a number of ways, says one supermarket executive. That includes making a commitment to sourcing British produce. British farmers are passionate about the food they produce and keen to ensure they safeguard its reputation for quality. Yet these are uncertain times for...
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How farms balance the needs of machines and staff
As we teeter on the edge of a technological agricultural revolution, with massive challenges of feeding an increasing population in a sustainable way, it is time to take a long, hard look at how farms are managing both machinery and staff. A substantial number of farms have excess machinery in their inventory and, as we...
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Animal welfare must be part of the sustainability conversation
The UN predict global consumption of animal-derived foods will double by 2050. Meanwhile, agriculture, forestry and other land use account for 23% of man-made greenhouse gas emissions*. The need for more environmentally-friendly ways of working has never been greater. Farmers have been working towards improving the sustainability of their enterprises for many years. The issue...