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The latest episode of FeedCast is brought to you by James Barker and Chris Pickles from our Procurement Team. Chris starts by discussing the recent volatility in regards to the wheat market and how the situation in the Black Sea is affecting the market. James then talks through the USDA planting intentions report which may show the reduced acreage on the potential for corn and an increase in Soya for the next season. Moving onto mid proteins, prices on the nearby have increased by £25...
Written by Maeve Hennessy from Agriland The Democratic Unionist Party (DUP’s) Environment, Food and Rural Affairs spokesperson, MP Carla Lockhart, has welcomed the decision by Red Tractor to “axe the controversial” Green Farming Assurance standard. The UK food assurance body planned to develop the ‘bolt-on’ Greener Farms Commitment (GFC) standard for farms that met certain environmental criteria, it was initially scheduled to be rolled out next month. The Red Tractor’s Green Farming...
Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland According to College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprises (CAFRE) crops advisors, spring barley seed may be in short supply this year. This is a direct consequence of the widespread poor harvest conditions that characterised last year. According to CAFRE agronomist, Leigh McClean, cereal growers can look at alternative spring cropping options. McClean said: “Spring oats are less costly to grow. They also have the benefit of being a...
Written by Agriland Team from Agriland Representatives from Farmers For Action (FFA) in Northern Ireland travelled to London on Monday, March 25 to support Save British Farming in a tractor protest. The tractor protest started at New Covent Garden, then travelled across Vauxhall Bridge before heading to Westminster Square and then finished by passing Big Ben. Save British Farming and many other supporting groups all came together to drive their tractors into London where the drivers were...
Written by Maeve Hennessy from Agriland Biosecurity involves taking steps to prevent the introduction and spread of infectious disease. This is a responsibility for every exhibitor at shows. This ensures that the exhibitors neither bring disease on to the premises or bring disease back to their farm. The following advice from Animal Health and Welfare Northern Ireland (AHWNI) BVD Eradication Programme for herd owners is aimed at minimising the risk of spread of disease. Biosecurity...
Defra’s response to coverage on Thames Water Written by Defra Press Office There has been widespread reporting in recent days on Thames Water and its financial position. This is a matter for the company, which has said it continues to work with its shareholders and has liquidity position of £2.4 billion. Ofwat monitors the financial position of all water companies, ensuring they take action when long term financial resilience needs to be strengthened Within government we always...
If you own or work for a business which exhibits at agricultural/county shows around the UK, please spare 5-10 minutes to fill out my survey. The research is being conducted as part of my final year dissertation, titled as follows: “What is the value for businesses of attending and participating in UK agricultural shows?” If you have any questions please contact: [email protected] https://harper-adams.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/hrp-survey... PLEASE SHARE TO ANY BUSINESSES OWNERS Thank you!!
Written by Stella Meehan from Agriland The RamCompare project is calling on all pedigree sire breeders to take part and nominate their rams to join the 2024 breeding season. Now in its ninth year, the national progeny test, joint funded by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) and Hybu Cig Cymru (HCC), is looking for rams or semen for use. Since its launch in 2015, RamCompare has tested 468 terminal sire rams, producing more than 44,000 lambs from commercial ewes...
Written by Claire Sammon from Agriland The Institute of Auctioneers and Appraisers in Scotland (IAAS) gave a lukewarm welcome yesterday (Tuesday, March 26) to the long-awaited release of new conditionality measures as part of the Agricultural Reform Route Map. Executive director of the IAAS, Neil Wilson, said that it was “specifically helpful to hear exactly how the government proposes to add conditions to the Scottish Suckler Beef Support Scheme which affects many of our members’...
Written by janineadamson from CPM Magazine An estate in Somerset is aiming to supply its restaurants with ingredients grown, foraged and reared on site including heritage wheat. The Newt in Somerset, on the Newt Estate, is a boutique hotel which plans to process site-grown wheat to enable home-grown flour to be a valuable ingredient. “As well as Einkorn and Emmer heritage wheat, we grow feed wheat and barley for our 400 pedigree British White cows, 350 pedigree Dorset Down ewes and herds...
Written by Agriland Team from Agriland Lidl Great Britain (GB) announced yesterday (Tuesday, March 26) that it aims to solidify its commitment to ethically sourced quality chicken, by improving animal welfare standards for its own label fresh chickens. In collaboration with suppliers, it will increase the space allocated to the chickens by 20% above the industry standard, elevating the well-being of these animals. Chief commercial officer at Lidl GB, Richard Bourns said that animal...
Written by Louise Hickey from Agriland Beef exports from Argentina have reached a record level, with official data showing the highest amount of foreign sales in the last 57 years. Data from the Livestock Analysis Coordination shows that sales reached 82,548 equivalent tonnes of beef for the month of February, surpassing the previous month’s record. The data was based on analysis from Argentina’s National Food Safety and Quality Service (SENASA); Dirección Nacional de Control Comercial...
The safe storage of fuel on farms is crucial to the smooth running of farm operations. If stored unsafely, fuel can cause pollution and damage through spills, which every farm and its workers want to avoid. Lack of security can lead to fuel theft which causes delays in essential work, as well as serious dents in funds. Our recent article has a few tips to help you keep your fuel safe and sound.
Written by Maeve Hennessy from Agriland The Nematicide Stewardship Programme (NSP) reminded potato growers to follow the best practice to ensure sustainable nematicide use this spring. Chair of GB Potatoes and working group member of the NSP, Mark Taylor said: “Potato cyst nematode (PCN) is the most widespread challenge in the potato industry. Access to quality land is diminishing, making the responsible use of nematicides is crucial to managing this issue effectively.” Mr. Taylor...
Written by Agriland Team from Agriland Dr. Sam Strain was awarded the “prestigious” BT cup at the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) annual dinner, which was held at the Lough Erne Resort in Co. Fermanagh on Friday, March 22. Among the 200 guests were Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Minister Andrew Muir, AERA committee chair, Tom Elliott, UK farming unions, and Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) representatives. Speaking at the annual event, UFU president, David...
Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland The National Farmers’ Union of Scotland (NFUS) has welcomed the news that farmers will begin to receive Scottish Suckler Beef Support Scheme (SSBSS) payments this week. Farmers will start to receive the payments on Thursday, March 28. NFUS vice president Andrew Connon said: “NFU Scotland welcomes the timely and prompt payments of the SSBSS this year.” The SSBSS, worth £40 million, aims to underpin Scotland’s iconic beef sector and support...
Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland The National Pig Association (NPA) is seeking sponsorship for its run of regional spring meetings. The meetings will return next month with new venues and dates. The association said it is looking for sponsorship from its members to help it stage these meetings and provide food. The Eastern meeting will kick things off on Tuesday, April 16, at brand new venue Wymondham RFC. The Northern meeting will follow a week later on Tuesday, April...
Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland A new calving interval of 410 days measured on an individual animal basis has been added to the Scottish Suckler Beef Support Scheme (SSBSS). The Scottish government said the new calving interval will help cut emissions intensity and make beef production more efficient. Other details about the actions farmers and crofters will have to take to receive agricultural support payments from 2025 have been unveiled. The changes are part of the...
Written by Agriland Team from Agriland A total of £50,000 in fines was given out to a construction company and Newry, Mourne and Down District Council after an electrical engineer was struck by a falling tree when working. 24-year-old Matthew Campbell, who was an employee of Lagan Construction Limited, was fatally injured when a large, 200-year-old beech tree was uprooted by strong winds during Storm Ali in September 2018. An investigation carried out by the Health and Safety Executive...
Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland There could be a “mental health toll” on people if they have to cull heavily pregnant hinds, a Scottish organisation which represents professional deer managers has warned. According to the Scottish Gamekeepers Association (SGA) ordering someone to shoot pregnant hinds “represents a welfare and mental health issue for the deer manager”. The SGA has voiced its concerns in response to the Scottish Government’s consultant – Managing Deer for...

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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.
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