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For a large farming business in Scotland, a firm focus on efficiency is ensuring the best use of new technology. CPM finds out how on-farm trials are feeding into this approach. When they bring out something new, you know it’ll be worth looking at. By Tom Allen-Stevens Tucked into the north-east corner of Scotland, near Turriff in Aberdeenshire, in a micro-climate that favours winter cereals, Sandy Norrie admits he’s been “seriously lucky” this year. “We got winter cereals...
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As the key flag leaf timing approaches, the Crop Doctors have taken another virtual tour of the UK’s trial plots to assess the issues growers face and encourage peak performance from Britain’s cereal crop. CPM joins the discussion. The dry weather is not a get-out-of-jail-free card for disease. By Tom Allen-Stevens It’s been three weeks since the Crop Doctors – Jonathan Blake of ADAS and SRUC’s Prof Fiona Burnett – took a virtual ‘tour’ of the UK’s cereal crops to assess...
Written by Siobhan Walsh
The European Commission released its crop monitoring bulletin on April 27, in which it reported that “western Europe had one of the driest starts to spring since 1979 – after a wet winter – with almost no rain since mid March”.
Rain deficits were shown in large areas across mainland Europe and south-east England. Poland, Ukraine and Romania have had dry conditions since the end of winter.
The report stated that “winter crops in most of these regions are still in...
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A new climate module on Hutchinsons precision platform – Omnia – means growers are now able to benefit from a number of crop modelling systems, tried and tested at the company’s Helix farm in Northants. CPM finds out more. We’re really keen to ensure that all data collected has a practical use. By Charlotte Cunningham In the early 90s, boyband Crowded House famously sang the lyrics: “Everywhere you go, always take the weather with you”. But what happens if we change the word...
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Spring beans grown for animal feed on a special contract are proving to add agronomic and marketing value to a farming business in Yorkshire. CPM finds out exactly what Tiffany has to offer. The contract guarantees us a market price at £50 over feed wheat. By Rob Jones Spring feed beans on a specialist contract for the Waitrose Farming Partnership are adding to the agronomic and marketing flexibility that is key to minimising risk across Hartley Farming’s 1020ha of arable...
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With the grazing season in full swing in all parts of the country, cattle can be dotted across the countryside grazing fresh pastures.
While cattle are far healthier and happier outdoors, farmers must remain vigilant and keep a watchful eye for any problems. Earlier this month, we looked at grass tetany – what causes it and how farmers can prevent it.
In the following article, AgriLand caught up with Ronan Gorry, Ireland manager at Terra Nutritech, to – firstly –...
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Over the next few weeks, it is important that sheep farmers make the most of the grass supplies that are on their farms, as grass growth rates continue to head in the right direction.
The weather over the last few weeks has been quite dry and farmers will be glad to have seen rain falling in the last few days, which will help boost growth rates further.
However, despite the recent dry spell, grass growth were still healthy, with growth rates of up to 60kg DM/ha...
Written by Rachel Martin
NFU Scotland has launched an art competition for school-aged children who are at home due to coronavirus lockdown.
Full etails will be announced within the May issue of the union’s members’ magazine Scottish Farming Leader.
Editor Diana McGowan explained how the idea came about: “With NFUS staff unable to get out and about to meet people in their usual way at the moment, my supply of photos for the magazine was running dry.
“So, I thought an art competition...
Written by Rachel Martin
Minister of Agriculture Edwin Poots has extended the suspension of most routine farm inspections until May 15, 2020.
Minister Poots had previously announced that inspections would be paused until April 30.
However, it was announced the decision would be reviewed after the NI Executive announced on April 15 that it would extend the restrictions in Northern Ireland until May 9.
As well as helping to limit contact between farmers and department officials, the...
After the cancelation of Grassland and Muck, with their blessing The Farming Forum has teamed up with exhibitors from the show to bring you The Virtual Grassland Show. It will take place on 20th May 2020 and bring as many live features including machinery demonstrations, seminars, plot tours and manufcaturer conversations as we can. The show will bring some major changes to the look of TFF for the days of the show and the exhibitors and ourselves will distribute content on The Farming...
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A robust blight strategy is more essential than ever as new blight strains continue to evolve. CPM investigates how trials assessing the available fungicide options could influence spray programmes this season. 36_A2 is more aggressive than 13_A2 or 6_A1. By Paul Spackman and Lucy de la Pasture Control strategies for late blight (Phytophthora infestans) are constantly developing as the pathogen causing the disease evolves and the available blight chemistry changes, either due...
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With a self-professed desire for perfection, one grower in Scotland has invested in an impressive nine precision agriculture systems in order to help drive on-farm efficiency. CPM finds out more Particularly in these crazy times, we’re realising the value and importance of connectivity. By Charlotte Cunningham In East Lothian, Haig Hamilton and his eight-man team of operators are busily working through a heavy spring workload across the 1538ha he covers at both his home farm...
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As challenging seasons become the norm, wheat growers may find themselves taking a closer look at genetic attributes in order to ensure they’re including the most resilient varieties within their rotations. CPM reviews six market contenders. Disease resistance contributes to consistent performance. By Charlotte Cunningham It’s been a challenging season so far for wheat growers, with cropping areas and yields predicted to be notably lower than usual on the back of little to no...
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Borleagh Manor is an impressive agricultural and sporting estate on 160ac, located in Inch, Gorey, Co. Wexford. It is currently on the market through Colliers International.
The property includes an 18th century Georgian House, two guest cottages and extensive equestrian facilities, as well as delightful gardens and grounds including a trout lake.
The land is located 85km from Dublin city centre, while Rosslare Ferryport is 75km in distance.
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Written by Rachel Martin
The stocks of potatoes held by growers at the end of March totalled 1.19 million tonnes according to an Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) estimate.
It’s a figure 20% higher than the same point last season and 5% above the five-year average.
Drawdown, the rate at which potatoes are delivered from store, was also 2% down on average between January and March.
David Eudall, head of arable market specialists at AHDB, said: “These figures are from...
Written by Rachel Martin
New students signing up to AHDB’s award-winning Meat Education Programme (MEP) has increased by 50% since government restrictions began.
Not only are more signing up to the programme but more are investing their time to complete it, with pass rates also increasing by 10%.
The nationwide lockdown has forced much of the meat industry to shut up shop; however, many are taking the opportunity to brush up on their meat expertise with the free online tool.
A Passion to...
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The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has called on councils to reopen recycling centres, with incidences of fly-tipping said to be “spiralling out of control” – becoming a serious threat to animals and the countryside.
“We’re seeing a huge increase in fly-tipping incidences in rural areas as the general public struggle to deal with excess household and garden waste since coronavirus restrictions were introduced,” UFU deputy president Victor Chestnutt said.
“While we...
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A decision by the Department of Agriculture, Environment, and Rural Affairs (DAERA) to suspend calf TB testing during the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak, was the right move, according to the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU).
Minister of Agriculture Edwin Poots announced that from May 4, calves under 180 days old may be exempt from all bovine TB herd test types if they cannot be tested in accordance with the latest Public Health Agency guidance on social distancing...
Written by Rachel Martin
Research carried out at the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute at Hillsborough has found that homegrown field beans have the potential to replace up to half the imported soya in typical dairy cow diets.
The study, which was co-funded by AgriSearch, involved a series of three experiments to test the impact of introducing field beans to rations at different points in a cow’s production cycle, as well as examining whether different post-harvest treatments would have...
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McDonald’s is to begin its reopening plans by starting with 15 of its outlets in the UK on May 13 – on a limited, delivery-only capacity – the fast food giant has announced today, Friday, May 1.
In a statement, McDonald’s UK and Ireland chief executive Paul Pomroy confirmed the news and outlined the new safety measures that will be in place when its outlets reopen.
McDonald’s is planning for the reopening of its restaurants in Ireland – but there is currently no...
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Tractor Chat #01 - with Direct Driller Magazine Farmer Focus writer Phil Rowbottom
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.