Written by Charlotte Cunningham
Following ADAS’ announcement of changes in sensitivity to ALS-inhibiting herbicides, Bayer has stressed that there are still a range of options to control brome in the field. Charlotte Cunningham reports. ADAS announced last week that researchers had isolated six UK brome populations with changes in sensitivity to ALS-inhibiting herbicides. The research found six brome samples out of 60 which showed reduced sensitivity to Broadway Star (pyroxsulam +...
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Environment Bill passes Second Reading
Written by Defra Press Office
The Environment Secretary has described the Bill as a ‘keystone’ piece of legislation
Yesterday our landmark Environment Bill took a step forward after being passed by the House of Commons at Second Reading.
Described as a “keystone” piece of legislation by the Environment Secretary, the Bill will deliver the most ambitious environmental programme of any country on earth.
The passing of the Bill and highlights of the...
Our new Environment Bill will clamp down on single-use plastics and protect our precious habitats
Written by Defra Press Office
In today’s Daily Telegraph, there is coverage of a letter to the editor from environmental campaigners who are calling on the government to ban single-use plastic sachets which are commonly used for food sauces, milk, wipes and cosmetic products. The story was also covered in the Guardian, i news and the Grocer.
The campaigners say that we are set to use one...
The unarguable case for Daley Thompson | Brief letters
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Daley Thompson | Football headers | Marmalade | Steve Bell | Crop rotation | Keir Starmer
I thoroughly enjoyed Donald McRae’s informative interview (Sport, 25 February) with Daley Thompson – double Olympic decathlon champion, unbeaten in the event for nine years, world record holder on four occasions and still the holder of the British record set in 1984. But McRae’s description of him as “arguably the greatest...
Written by Billy Wickham
A new team of officeholders have been elected at the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Council annual general meeting (AGM); which took place after the NFU’s annual conference on Wednesday, February 26.
Minette Batters will continue to serve as president of the NFU, after her re-election to the position.
She will serve alongside Stuart Roberts, and the newly-elected Tom Bradshaw, who will hold the positions of deputy president and vice president, respectively...
Written by Agriland Team
Efforts are currently underway to trace a tractor driver following a ‘hit-and-run’ accident in which a woman and a toddler were injured in England this week.
Traffic officers from North Yorkshire Police are investigating a collision in which a mother and young child were hurt are appealing for a tractor driver to come forward.
It happened yesterday evening, Wednesday, February 26, at around 7:25pm, the police force said.
A Volvo C30 and a tractor towing a trailer...
Written by Agriland Team
It is expected that the first formal meeting between EU and UK free-trade deal negotiators will take place early next month, March.
Early this week, the European Council formally adopted its negotiating directives in advance of the talks, and also formally authorised the beginning of negotiations, with the European Commission being designated the representative body for the EU.
“The council has adopted a clear and strong mandate for out negotiator, Michel Barnier...
Written by Rachel Martin
Some of the brightest young brains in Irish agricultural colleges are battling it out to debate some of the industry’s most controversial topics today.
It’s particularly challenging as the arguments debated by each team do not necessarily reflect their views.
Hosted by Dawn Meats and McDonald’s Ireland on Thursday, February 27, the fifth annual Great Agri-Food Debate this year includes Queen’s University Belfast for the first time.
The hotly contended Great...
Written by Billy Wickham
Catalyst has recently launched its annual ‘Invent’ competition and is hoping to attract over 100 innovators and entrepreneurs from across Northern Ireland.
Sponsored by Bank of Ireland UK, Invent is now in its 11th year and shows no signs of losing momentum.
Created to discover products with strong innovation and global commercial potential, more than 1,200 applicants have already been through the process since its inception in 2009
Agri-Science category winners...
Written by John Swire
A 3.1 metre vertical folding mower conditioner will be launched and demonstrated by Kuhn Farm Machinery at Grassland & Muck 2020.
The mounted FC 3115 D is the latest addition to the company’s extensive grassland machinery range, with 126˚ hydraulic vertical folding giving this model the beneficial features of compact transport, great manoeuvrability and reduced loading on the tractor’s rear wheels.
Targeted at both livestock farmers and contractors, this mower...
Written by Jim Breen
An electrically-powered telehandler (pictured) was spotted on the Faresin stand at last week’s SIMA show in Paris, France.
It’s a ‘preview’ machine. It’s based on the existing 6.26 (diesel-powered) version.
According to Faresin, the big selling points will be the absence of emissions and significantly reduced noise levels. The company says that this electric machine will also require less maintenance.
According to the manufacturer, there may be a fast-charging...
Written by Billy Wickham
A beef and arable farmer from Leicestershire has been honoured at the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Conference, for his dedication and commitment to the NFU and to the British farming industry.
The Meurig Raymond award for this year was presented to NFU east midlands member Joe Stanley, on Tuesday, February 25.
Advocate for the food and farming sector
Joe has become a high-profile advocate for the food and farming sector through the mainstream media and on...
Written by Charlotte Cunningham
Minette Batters has been re-elected as President of the National Farmers’ Union, alongside Stuart Roberts as Deputy President and former chair of combinable crops, Tom Bradshaw, as Vice President. Charlotte Cunningham reports. The election took place after the AGM of the NFU Council, a representative body made up of its elected members, following the NFU’s annual Conference. Speaking at the conference, Minette said: “I am so proud to be able to represent the...
Written by John Swire
Sheep farmers are encouraged to ‘gem up’ on mixing lamb milk replacer to make sure they get the very best results when feeding it through a feeder or by bottle.
As the peak lambing season approaches, the pressure is on to maximise the lamb crop, and this year many farmers are anticipating good numbers as the scan results across many units have shown an above average proportion of twins and triplets.
“This means that we might have more lambs needing a top up of milk...
Written by Matt Hopkins
Semios is really the essence of a successful technology deployment in agriculture – combining the right technology and systems with boots-on-the-ground interactivity with the growers.
The post Why Semios Is Getting Technology Deployment Right appeared first on PrecisionAg.
Continue reading on the Precision Ag Website...
Written by Alistair Driver
George Eustice might be a friend of the industry, but he did not get an easy ride in his first major appearance in front of farmers since being promoted to the Cabinet.
After seven years at Defra, serving under five Secretaries of State, Mr Eustice finally landed the top job earlier this month, replacing the sacked Theresa Villiers during Boris Johnson’s Cabinet reshuffle.
The first sign of his new status was that he was forced to delay his appearance at the NFU...
Written by Rachel Martin
The UK’s green future outside the European Union will move a step closer today (Wednesday, February 26) with the Second Reading of the Environment Bill.
New powers were added to the bill during the stage, including on a clause to ensure future UK governments will have to consider whether new legislation will reduce existing environmental protection laws.
Opening the Bill’s Second Reading, Environment Secretary George Eustice said the Bill is a keystone in the...
Written by Matt Hopkins
Producers Edge, a group of experienced risk-mitigation agents specializing in crop and farm insurance, has struck a new […]
The post Farmers Edge Equips Producers Edge with Fully Integrated Digital Platform appeared first on PrecisionAg.
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Written by John Swire
Minette Batters has been re-elected as President of the NFU for another two to represent more than 46,000 farmers and growers across England and Wales.
There were changes to the officeholder team, however, with Hertfordshire farmer Stuart Roberts, who has served as vice president for the past two years, winning the race to become deputy president, replacing Guy Smith, who had held the post for the past two years. Before that, he served two years as vice president...
Written by Agriland Team
A farmer that pleaded guilty to allowing a polluting discharge from his farm to enter a waterway in the Cloughmills area of Co. Antrim has been fined £1,000 (€1,187), according to Northern Ireland’s Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs.
Drew Forsythe pleaded guilty to the offence at Ballymena Magistrates’ Court today, Wednesday, February 26.
The court was told that on February 7, 2019, a water quality inspector acting on behalf of the Northern...
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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.