by Laura Drury | Jul 14, 2021 | blog
It wasn’t that long ago that the plough was the most important implement on the arable farm, or the livestock farm come to that. Things have changed a bit since then; not to the extent that the plough is no longer significant – it is; but in the machinery...
by Laura Drury | Jul 6, 2021 | blog
Today’s seed drills are a feat of sophisticated engineering and a vital tool of modern farming; but who was the man behind the first seed drill and how did his invention change farming forever? Today, the idea of agriculture without mechanisation is unthinkable. And...
by Laura Drury | Jun 24, 2021 | blog
Working with our partners to deliver products that lead the field is a fundamental principle of Bright Maize; here we look at the science behind the Biogas Max inoculant range for anaerobic digestion, and talk to the lead researcher. Growing crops specifically for...
by Laura Drury | Jun 3, 2021 | blog
Next in our pioneer series we look at the colourful character of Joseph Arch, the trade unionist from Warwickshire who championed the rights of agricultural workers Today, the collective interests of British agricultural workers are represented by Unite’s Food, Drink...
by Laura Drury | May 26, 2021 | blog
Having featured George Stapleton as one of our farming pioneers in July 2020, here we review his highly acclaimed book which resonates still today, nearly 90 years after its publication. Rural Britain is a neglected asset. Historic underinvestment has left it...
by Laura Drury | May 20, 2021 | blog
A cautionary note sometimes given to farmers thinking of diversifying is to make sure they don’t take their eye off the core business and spread themselves too thinly. Such an error was never going to be the case for one Buckinghamshire farm business, who have not...
