Written by Maeve Hennessy from Agriland
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) announced it is partnering with Interbev to deliver the “Let’s Change Lamb” campaign in Hauts-de-France.
The campaign aims to upskill butchers and focus on smaller cuts to “drive demand” among younger French consumers. It will provide the AHDB team in France with the ideal platform to further promote English lamb.
Events will be held in the region over the next year, including seminars on...
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Written by Agriland Team from Agriland
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs announced today (Tuesday, April 23) that the 2024 Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) Entitlement Transfer is closing soon.
Farmers are being reminded that any BPS Entitlement Transfers for this year must be completed by midnight on Thursday, May 2.
The application period for transferring BPS entitlements this year opened on March 1.
Northern Irish farmers, or their agents, who wish to transfer...
Written by Claire Sammon from Agriland
Co-op is the first UK retailer to announce it is moving to 100% British strawberries across its entire own brand range.
From April 23, the leading convenience retailer will exclusively offer only British strawberries for the summer season across its 2,400 UK stores and online as part of its commitment to back British farmers and growers.
The move is in response to Co-op committing to growers earlier than ever and move its entire range to British...
Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland
The National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs (NFYFC) has elected John Lee as its new president.
Young Farmers’ Clubs (YFCs) voted unanimously to elect the farming and rural leader at the NFYFC annual general meeting (AGM) in Leamington Spa yesterday (Sunday, April 21).
Lee takes over the NFYFC presidency from rugby union referee and farmer Nigel Owens, who served for three years in the role.
He has been involved with YFCs since he was 16...
Written by Maeve Hennessy from Agriland
The eighth tranche of the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Environmental Farming Scheme (EFS) Higher Level, is open for applications from Wednesday, May 1 until Friday, May 17.
This is a voluntary scheme which supports farmers to implement environmentally beneficial actions and works on their land.
It aims to protect and enhance biodiversity and water quality and mitigate climate change by sequestering carbon.
EFS...
Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland
The average price of bare agricultural land in England and Wales has hit a new “all-time high” of £9,250/ac in the first quarter of 2024, according to property consultancy Knight Frank.
The firm’s latest Q1 Farmland Index revealed a 1% rise in farmland values over the previous quarter, taking the annual rate of price growth to 6%.
The report also showed that farmland values outperformed other major asset classes over the 12-month period...
Written by Matt Hopkins from Precision Ag
The U.S. food and agriculture sector dealt with at least 167 ransomware attacks last year, according to the leading industry group.
The post The Reality of Ransomware Attacks in Agriculture appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.
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Written by Matt Hopkins from Precision Ag
The program connects agritech and bioeconomy startups and growth companies with end users, investors and corporations.
The post BioBoosters Accelerator Program Boosts Innovation for Agtech and Bioeconomy Startups appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.
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Coverage of the UK-wide ban on wet wipes containing plastic
Written by Defra Press Office
There has been coverage, including in the Telegraph, Sky News, The Independent, Daily Mail, The Times and The Mirror of the publication of the government response to our consultation on a ban on plastic-containing wet wipes. Today’s announcement sets out the next steps to ban the sale and supply of wet wipes containing plastic across the UK.
The ban addresses pollution caused by wet wipes breaking...
Written by Maeve Hennessy from Agriland
As part of its anniversary for 50 years, the Texel Sheep Society will raise funds for the Farm Safety Foundation, or better known as ‘Yellow Wellies’.
The Farm Safety Foundation encourages those in the farming community to think more carefully about both physical and mental health, as well as how they undertake tasks on the daily basis.
Society chief executive, John Yates said the charity aims to help everyone in the farming community tackle the...
If Australia has reached ‘peak milk’, what does that mean for our food security? | Gabrielle Chan
Written by Gabrielle Chan from the Guardian
Consumers assume Australia has milk production covered – but the national dairy herd is declining and imports are at record highs
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If the last thing you remember about Australian dairy farmers is the $1 milk price war, it is worth thinking a little more deeply about the...
Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has said it is planning for a “possible increase of bluetongue virus” over the coming months as the weather warms.
The seasonal low vector period has ended, meaning biting midge activity (which spreads bluetongue) has increased with the warmer spring weather.
The risk of infected biting midges blowing over from northern Europe has increased, the department said.
However, the...
Written by Agriland Team from Agriland
By Chris McCullough
Producing a cow that can walk long distances and cope with rolling hills is an important breeding goal of an Irish farmer who is now running his own dairy farm in Australia.
Originally from Monaghan, Brian Corr was managing two dairy farms in Victoria for an investment group, but jumped at the chance to buy his own place when it came up for sale.
Brian bought his 153ha farm at Moyarra, South Gippsland, in July 2022, further...
Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland
9ac of standing crop was “well alight” during a fire in the Nailsbourne area near Taunton, Somerset, over the weekend.
Devon & Somerset Fire and Rescue received several calls after 2:00p.m on Saturday (April 20) reporting a large fire in the area.
On arrival, crews confirmed that the 9ac field was well alight and used main jets and beaters to fight the fire.
A fire break was also created with the assistance of farm machinery.
Three fire...
Apply now for a water screening study
Written by Andy Turner
Climate change affects the amount and timing of water availability, as well as demand. We want to support farmers and growers to plan for and secure a more resilient water supply.
So, from today, small groups of farmers in England can apply for a Local Resource Option (LRO) screening study.
An LRO is a water resources scheme that improves the resilience or supply of water in a local area.
LRO screening studies are one way...
Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland
A £1.6 million fund has been announced for farmers to investigate different methods to manage water in their area.
The fund was announced by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) today (Monday, April 22), and is now open for groups of two or more neighbouring farms.
Projects could include multi-farm reservoirs, treated waste-water recycling systems, water trading and sharing schemes.
Defra said the fund will help...
Written by janineadamson from CPM Magazine
Hi-tech optical sensors in fields could provide an effective means of monitoring pollen beetle numbers arriving in oilseed rape, suggests a new study.
Results from an optically sensed field were compared with those baited with standard water traps and in-field counting by hand. The optical sensors recorded an increase in pollen beetle two days ahead of water traps and four days ahead of plant counts.
In terms of early detection and the number of...
Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland
The chief executive of the Royal Agricultural Society of England (RASE) has said there are some “positive outlooks ahead” for the pig, poultry and egg sectors.
David Grint said it has certainly been a “challenging couple of years” for everyone in the sectors, but that it “does feel like the tide is turning”.
“Our industry never fails to impress me with its resilience, adaptability, can-do attitude and innovative answers to the biggest of...
Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland
The launch of a strategic dairy farm in Wiltshire is set to focus on grazing infrastructure and how a flexible approach to forage crops has maximised grazing days.
Wolfhall Farm in Burbage, Marlborough, Wiltshire, is run by Antony Mitchell and Tom Blanchard.
The launch of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) Wiltshire strategic dairy farm will take place on Wednesday, May 15. It will take place from 10:30a.m until...
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Discussing direct drilling wheat, Oil seed rape growing in the UK, Fendt 724 tractor and his Sky Easy Drill.
Discussing direct drilling wheat, Oil seed rape growing in the UK, Fendt 724 tractor and his Sky Easy Drill.