August 19, 2021
When you know you have the quality, sell
So, since last time my statement that “the trade can run, but it cannot hide from certain facts” has proved to be correct.
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August 19, 2021
Innovation and partnership
Hutchinsons’ Helios orchard walk.
August 18, 2021
Last year as a continuous cereal grower
So, as I survey the generous pile of wheat in store, I have to accept that riskier times lie ahead.
August 18, 2021
Be proactive, not reactive
With lambs weaned and cull ewes sorted, it’s time to start thinking ahead to next year’s lambing period.
August 18, 2021
Climate change and resilience
As an industry we need to recognise the contribution that agriculture has made towards greenhouse gasses.
August 17, 2021
NFU Mutual support local charities
NFU Mutual Ashford, Tenterden & Whitfield donate to three local charities.
August 17, 2021
It is amazing how fast vineyard equipment develops
The requirement for scarce labour is huge and the only practical way to keep on top of work is with the new innovations.
August 17, 2021
Reliable source of overseas labour
Growers across the South East had the workforce they needed to harvest this year’s crops.
August 16, 2021
Ploughing Match fixtures – 2021
Ploughing match season is here! We look at upcoming events in the South East.
August 16, 2021
Two combines for the price of a service
An Aldington farmer produces the original invoice, revealing that in April 1962 the family business paid around £5,500 – including an ‘out-of-season discount’ – for not one, but two, Matadors.
August 16, 2021
Turning a corner after TB setback
This month Nigel Akehurst visits Hook and Son to meet father and son team Phil and Steve Hook, organic dairy and raw milk producers located at Longleys Farm in Hailsham, East Sussex.
