New Balers
Our new Claas Quadrant 5200 has been working hard Hay baling. We also have a new Krone HDP II High Density 8 string baler so we are all set for harvest and straw baling.
The Rise of Drones in UK Agriculture
While the use of commercial drones has recently generated interest in the national press, the increasing use of drones in UK agriculture has largely flown under the radar. Agricultural businesses are utilising drones for a wider range of purposes than ever before. From soil and field analysis to the monitoring of arable and pastoral stock,…
Herds of Women Taking up Farming
Recent figures from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) show that the number of women running farms in the UK jumped by nearly 10% between 2010 and 2013. This trend has continued in the years since and now over 25,000 UK farms are now run by women. What’s more, 28% of the…
UK Pig Farmers Reduce Antibiotic Use
The UK pig sector is making ‘significant’ strides in reducing the use of antibiotics in livestock. Figures released show that less than 18% of all feed for young pigs in 2016 contained antibiotics, compared to 37% in 2014. The Pig Veterinary Society has applauded the news and praised the efforts of vets who work with…
Agricultural Sector Urged to Cut Emissions in Holyrood Report
A recent report by the Scottish parliament’s Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform Committee states that the agricultural sector is one of the biggest emitters of greenhouse gases but has one of the lowest climate change targets. MSP Graeme Dey commented: “Our committee feels that it is crucial for all of Scotland’s sectors to play…
Agri-Expo 2017
We had a great day at Agri-Expo on 1st March. It was a fantastic show with lots of visitor to our stand. It is always a pleasure to meet with our customers and fellow farmers at this annual event.
Zunhammer Digestate Tanker & JCB Fastrac 4220
Zunhammer Digestate Tanker & JCB Fastrac 4220 We are pleased to announce the arrival of our new Zunhammer twin axle 18,500 litre tanker equipped with a 12 metre trailing shoe boom used for the spreading of liquid digestate. The heavy duty, polyethylene tank is light weight, allowing a higher payload to be carried, whilst the…
Ashford Cattle Show
FGS Agri were proud to sponsor the cattle championship at the recent Ashford Cattle Show. Congratulations to Charlotte Husk, Dover, whose Limousin steer won the overall champion beast. The overall reserve champion went to another Limousin steer shown by the High Weald Academy Young Farmers Club.
MegaGrowth50 Runner Up
FGS Agri were delighted to be included in the KM’s MegaGrowth 50 list of the fastest-growing private companies in Kent by turnover growth over the last four years. Managing Director, Jonathan West and Farm Manager, Alan Higgs enjoyed a presentation breakfast at Turkey Mill, Maidstone on Wednesday 2 November where FGS Agri was recognised…
FGS Agri invest in new Vervaet spreaders
Following the renewal of our spreading contract with Thamas Water we have recently taken delivery of two new Vervaet Hydro Trike self-propelled spreaders. The new Vervaet machines are powered by 510hp DAF engines and are fitted with specially designed integral 18-tonne Panien spreader bodies. Large tyres spread the weight evenly over a 4.50m width…