Did you know that wellies date back to early in the 19th century? They were originally designed as an alternative to Hessian boots. It was harder to wear the knee high soft calfskin boots with lightweight linen trousers, especially when riding a horse. So, the Wellington boot was born, with a lower cut and forgoing the typical tassel decoration. Wellingtons became incredibly popular, both among soldiers and the fashion conscious. Continue reading →

There are many things to think about if you want to maximise animal health on farms. How you handle different animals is especially important. It also has a big impact on workers too. Mistakes can cause serious harm to an animal or a worker. So, you need to ensure you plan carefully and put everything in place to protect both. Continue reading →

Yara, one of the biggest chemicals and fertiliser companies in the world, has done a lot of work to explore how important spreading accuracy is with fertiliser. Their simulations show that it can increase yields by an average of 3.0%. In monetary terms, it can mean an extra £20-£100 per hectare. So, it is definitely worth it to look carefully at what they are doing. Continue reading →