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Farmer Focus: Pressure builds to get spring crops drilled
Farmers Weekly March turned into a rather damp squib, neither coming in like a lion nor as a lamb, just what seemed like endless days of sunless, grey skies with enough rainfall to keep the drilling team parked up. Despite…
This Week in Farming: Designations, driving and retirement
Farmers Weekly Hello and welcome to another edition of This Week in Farming, your regular round-up of the best that Farmers Weekly has to offer. Here are five of the best topics we’ve covered this week and a look ahead to…
How better use of slurry could help reach net zero targets
Farmers Weekly Researchers in Northern Ireland are exploring how manures can be more than just a waste product by helping reduce overall carbon footprints and associated emissions. The work, carried out by the Agri-Food and…
Upland beef and sheep farm aims for 30-hour week
Farmers Weekly A beef and sheep farming new entrant has committed to an average farming week of 30 hours to maximise off-farm income and complement earnings from managing 210 livestock units. At 53 years old, Michael Blanche…
How alternative fuels are helping to reduce farm emissions
Farmers Weekly Diesel-powered transport and machinery have been under scrutiny globally for some time now due to their large environmental impact in the form of hefty CO2 emissions. Recent years have seen the debut of all…
Michigan Grant to Upgrade Agricultural Route
A Michigan rural road grant of $790,000 will make it easier for truckers to carry pet treats and fresh fruit from two leading agricultural producers in Oceana County to homes across the nation.
Freightliner to Offer Upgraded Hendrickson Rear Suspension
Freightliner Trucks will begin offering Hendrickson Truck Commercial Vehicle Systems’ Haulmaax EX rear rubber suspension system.
New I-75 Interchange in Florida Gets $4 Million Grant
Florida’s Interstate 75 in the Ocala area is getting a new interchange to ease congestion and support businesses such as a new Buc-ee’s travel center.
Elon Musk Plans Startup to Rival OpenAI, Report Says
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is making plans for an artificial intelligence startup that will rival OpenAI, according to the Financial Times.
New Food and Beverage Product Launches, April 10 – 14
This week’s roundup of new products includes a colorful cereal, frozen meals with zero added sugar, and refreshing canned beverages. Red Stripe: Rum Cocktails Photo: Red Stripe Red Stripe is branching out of beer and…
