Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland
Dale Farm is planning to expand its milk pool in Northern Ireland by up to 1%/annum over the next 10 years, according to the co-op’s group chief executive, Nick Whelan.
If achieved, this will see Dale Farm processing an extra 10 million litres of...
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Can sugar beet growers successfully use reduced cultivations to reap the cost saving benefits and improve sustainability credentials? CPM learns about a trial comparing different approaches.
By Mike Abram
In most crops, reducing...
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Hutchinsons’ has made a substantial investment in its digital offering to provide an all-in-one farm management system which promises to deliver the goods for UK agriculture. CPM headed to London to hear more about the Omnia EasyPlan...
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As the wet weather continues well into the spring, experts say managing lodging in spring barley should be a priority this season. CPM found out more in a recent webinar.
By Charlotte Cunningham
In what has been a difficult season...
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In an era where growers are looking to cultivate sustainable rotations which combine farm practicalities with economic returns, experts believe winter barley may increase in importance. CPM finds out more.
By Charlotte Cunningham
While...
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Large-scale on-farm testing of oilseed rape varieties is providing the best possible crop resilience intelligence for growers across the country. CPM reports on the programme behind the trials.
By Rob Jones
With oilseed rape in...
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Though oilseed rape has been plagued with challenges over recent years, for many it still remains the most viable break crop to include in a rotation. But are there opportunities to enhance performance? CPM finds out more.
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Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland
Analysis from the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) estimates that the UK’s self-sufficiency across all farming sectors will reduce by 8% due to wet weather.
A projected reduction in arable crops as a result of lower crop area and poor...
Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland
Grass experts at Barenbrug are urging growers to “go softly” with their first cuts, after the wettest 18 months ever recorded in England.
Barenbrug’s agricultural manager, Janet Montgomery, said that while grass is “amazingly resilient”, it is...
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James Bailey, the executive director of Waitrose, says he is determined the supermarket should lead the way in...
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An ambitious young couple milking 350 sheep in Greece have future plans not only to expand the flock, but to improve their genetics by precision breeding.
Situated at the foot of Mount Olympus, close to the town of Elassona, is...
Written by janineadamson from CPM Magazine
A British organic fertiliser manufacturer has developed a new fish-based fertiliser which promises to significantly increase microbial life, including bacteria and fungi.
In a series of trials using its Biocore Land product, a fertiliser made by...
Hi,
Pretty much brand new to farming so please don't rip me to shreds!
I grow barley and oats for cattle consumption. Currently have 4 arable fields in either barley or oats. Is it feasible to rotate consistently between these two crops over these fields or should I be putting in another...
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Oilseed rape growers are being encouraged to inspect for signs of light leaf spot as high levels of the disease are being reported in UK crops.
Light leaf spot thrives in cool, moist conditions meaning recent wet weather has contributed to its...
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Late planting and slow emergence of potatoes in cold wet conditions could leave crops exposed to the effects of stress at tuber initiation, warns Syngenta’s Andy Cunningham.
“Research has shown that tuber initiation is a key stage for when potato...
Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland
The forecast net margin for average-performing combinable crops businesses for harvest 2024 has fallen to £80/ha, which is 60% lower than 2023.
This is according to Strutt & Parker’s revised 2024 and 2025 arable profitability forecasts, which...
worst I've seen here for years, reckon the rain made autumn sprays short lived and broadway star seems to have done very little this spring
Rye grass and not blackgrass thankfully, but 2024 is certainly not a year where its easy to take a lot of pride in a farm
Is it just me or are others...
Written by Maeve Hennessy from Agriland
It is important to keep a constant supply of high-quality grass in front of a dairy herd, according to advice by College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) dairying development advisor, Dr. Jane Sayers.
“The key is to focus on maximising...
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