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Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland 10,360ha of damaged peatland has been restored in Scotland over the last year, with the aiming of reducing harmful emissions and accelerating progress to net zero. The Scottish government released the figures today on World Peatlands Day (Sunday...

So what’s left on farm to sell , it seems the usual bull has been out to suppress the domestic markets with the biggest stocks this century which is going to be carried over , only a couple of loads of barley left here and locally not a lot about.

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland Farmers that are eligible for Farming Recovery Fund payments will receive them this summer, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has said. The department has expanded the £50 million recovery fund to cover farms of all...

Mr peck comes across very well. A massive agricultural business.

Hello We are planning to start a very small farm in the next year with some crops and livestock to sustain our own lives Part of the livestock will be a few cows, chicken, goat and ducks. I was wondering if it is possible to go away for a few days (max 14 days) and the animals can fend for...

Wet week last week lot of rain last night and heavy showers today wet the ground again after it dried up this last week or two

Copying this DEFRA news item here as it will be seen more and has big implications, especially for those in the Wye catchment High court ruling on Farming Rules for Water Written by Defra Press Office Today...

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/farming-recovery-fund-expanded Further support for farmers hit by flooding and exceptional wet weather over this winter has been made available today (Friday 24 May) as part of the Farming Recovery Fund, with £50 million to cover farms of all sizes across...

Looks like we'll be getting an Anglian Water pipeline through much of our land in the next few years, any advice at this early stage before it all kicks off apart from appointing a good land agent, most of it grazing land so lots of hassle anticipated - splitting fields, water supply etc

Does it boil anyone else's pee that they want to increase rates by a substantial amount? Having pocketed investment money for the past couple of decades and polluted the water courses, they now have the cheek to ask for more money to improve things that should of already been improved and fix...

Written by Francess McDonnell from Agriland Devastating flooding in Ireland and the UK between October 2023 and March 2024 was caused by “human-induced climate change” an international team of scientists said in a new study published today (Wednesday, May 22) . They have also warned that in...

Any suggestions for a winter cover crop on land prone to flooding ?

I am looking for some ideas on where farmers hang out? Nope, not for the reason you are thinking! We are growing a community of farmers who want to take part in research, and while our own farmer contacts and showing up at events has got us to over 600 UK farmers we are hoping to get more...

Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF This year’s Cereals Event is lined up to present a jam-packed ensemble of working demonstrations. CPM explores what the event has to offer for all of those keen to see the latest innovations in machinery and technology. By Melanie...

Coverage of the Farm to Fork Summit at Downing Street Written by Defra Press Office There has been widespread media coverage following a package of new measures to support farmers unveiled at the Farm to Fork Summit at Downing Street. The news was reported by a number of national...

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland The UK government has today (Tuesday, May 14) launched a new Blueprint for Growing the UK Fruit and Vegetable Sector. The blueprint was announced at the Farm to Fork Summit today as part of a package of support for the farming and food sector...

Wet weather and temporary adjustments to agri-environment agreements Written by The Team Credit: James Clark Between October 2023 and March 2024, England experienced the second wettest 6-month period on record. The rainfall was nearly 60% above the 10-year average. Heavy rainfall has a...

Is anyone using any of the new chemistry like Miravis or vimoy.

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/foodanddrink/other/the-era-of-cheap-food-is-over-says-waitrose-chief/ar-BB1m1RgF?ocid=entnewsntp&pc=U531&cvid=5d621007c54744bd82a9d519360dd520&ei=28 James Bailey, the executive director of Waitrose, says he is determined the supermarket should lead the way in...

Changes to permitted development rights Written by The Team Photo credit: Sarah Stewart We want to make it easier for farmers to strengthen their businesses. To that end, several changes to permitted development rights are coming into effect from 21 May. The changes are the result of a...