Reed Court Farms
Reed Court Farms, Tonbridge, Kent is owned by Jane and Jonathan Tipples and amounts to 650 acres, of which 450 are arable; wheat and rape. The rest is mainly permanent … Continued
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What to do with last year’s harvest data?
Growers are increasingly awash with historical data from combine-generated yield maps. In this article, Ben Hatton outlines how growers can utilise this data to make meaningful decisions. What proportion of … Continued
Q&A with Will Haupt, Farm Manager & Agronomist
Tell us a little bit about your business set-up I am currently managing an in-hand farming enterprise for a Bedfordshire Estate, covering some 1340 hectares. Alongside the 1000ha of combinable … Continued
‘Field to farm office’: Claas joins Farmplan to present at Wight Farm Business event
Join the Farmplan team at the Wight Farm Business Event 8th February, Northwood House, PO31 8AZ “From field to farm office – efficient field records using the latest technology” Charley … Continued
Case Study: Penllyn Estate – Integrated software for an evolving business
The financial size and complex nature of many agricultural businesses makes the use of purpose designed accounts and management software, such as Gatekeeper, ever more important if farmers are to … Continued
Gatekeeper helps growers get off on the right crop
Getting crops off to the right start is key to their ultimate success. Gatekeeper, alongisde precision farming tools, can help to both improve establishment and maximise efficiencies. Every crop year … Continued
Don’t let the loss of herbicides set you back in the battle against weeds
Tackling the challenge of weeds in arable crops is vital for achieving good yields and advancements to precision farming software is making this task faster and more effective. Melanie Jenkins … Continued
5 ways Gatekeeper helps growers in the battle against slugs & pests
Despite increasing barriers, technical advancements are helping growers tackle slugs and pests more effectively. Controlling slugs and pests is an annual challenge for farmers, with good and bad years. Tighter … Continued
Mr Brightman, of Gaydon Hill Farm, provides an insight into his war against blackgrass
Precision farming is enabling farmers to meet the weed challenges that the industry faces – but having the right software to tie-in precision tools can significantly enhance the process. Blackgrass … Continued
Turning yield data into profit
Data gathered from a combine yield monitor can improve yields and production efficiency. However, many growers are not taking full advantage of this technology. Clive Blacker, a Precision Farming … Continued