French farmers protest as government prepares to announce new measures – Europe live
Written by Lili Bayer from the Guardian
French government set to respond after being surprised by scale and fury of grassroots demonstrations in agriculture sector
Pierre Bretagne woke at 4am to feed the cows on his organic farm near the coastal town of Pornic in western France, then did something he had never dared to before.
He made a cardboard protest banner about the nightmare of French bureaucracy...
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‘The world is changing too fast for us’: organic farmers on urgency of French protests
Written by Angelique Chrisafis in Rennes from the Guardian
France taken by surprise by scale and fury of grassroots demonstrations amid crisis in organic sector
Pierre Bretagne woke at 4am to feed the cows on his organic farm near the coastal town of Pornic in western France, then did something he had never dared to before.
He made a cardboard protest banner about the nightmare of French bureaucracy...
Written by Michelle Martin from Agriland
Minister for Rural Affairs Lesley Griffiths has published the Welsh Government’s proposals for the Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS).
The Sustainable Farming Scheme will replace the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) in Wales. There is no set date for its introduction yet, although the BPS is believed to remain in place until at least the end of 2023.
The proposals published yesterday (Wednesday, July 6) have been shaped by farmers and stakeholders who...
Written by Francess McDonnell from Agriland
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) is currently investigating the reported theft of a cattle trailer from a farmyard in Co. Tyrone.
The Nugent cattle trailer is believed to have been stolen from the farmyard on Moorlough Road in Artigarvan sometime between 7p.m. on Tuesday, January 23 and 3.15p.m. on Wednesday, January, 24.
The PSNI is urging anyone who may have seen the Nugent trailer – registration number VRM N24 EWE – or may know...
Written by Justin Roberts from Agriland
New Holland has been enjoying a good deal of show success with its latest CR11 combine which picked up a gold medal at Agritechnica as well as other design awards.
The new machine was designed at New Holland’s Centre of Harvesting Excellence in Zedelgem, Belgium, where it will also be produced.
The factory was established in the mid-1940s and was originally known as Werkhuzen Leon Claeys, later changed to Clayson, before New Holland purchased the...
Written by Stella Meehan from Agriland
The Dairy Council for Northern Ireland (DCNI) has launched the final publication in its EU Sustainable Dairy Fact Book series.
The publication centres around the theme ‘Data in Action’, highlighting the important role data plays across the dairy sector in making informed decisions to boost sustainability, lower emissions and improve efficiency.
The fact book was produced as part of the EU Sustainable Dairy Campaign, a multi-country European Milk...
Written by Stella Meehan from Agriland
UK convenience food manufacturer, Greencore, which has its headquarters in Dublin, saw a drop in revenue for the first quarter of the 2024 financial year.
Its latest financial results show that group revenue decreased by 4.7% to £441.3 million.
The report states: “On a Pro Forma basis, adjusting for the disposal of Trilby Trading Ltd. in Ireland, revenue was broadly flat year-on-year.
“On a like-for-like [LFL] basis, revenue increased 5.8%...
Watch: an OFC and SFI special
Written by The Team
In this post, we share 2 videos from the Oxford Farming Conference (OFC).
The agricultural transition and environmental land management
The first video is a session hosted by Jim Egan and Jonathan Baker.
Jim is Sustainable Farming Adviser at Frontier Agriculture (sponsor of the event) and Jonathan is Deputy Director in Defra's Farming and Countryside Programme.
Jim sets the scene for environmental land management. He gives a practical...
Ursula von der Leyen calls for ‘consensus’ amid ‘polarisation’ in agriculture as French farmers continue protests – Europe live
Written by Lili Bayer in Brussels from the Guardian
European Commission president says policymakers have to find a way forward to find lasting solutions for farmers
Ursula von der Leyen, the European Commission’s president, said today that there is a “sense of urgency” that things have to improve for Europe’s agriculture sector.
Citing “polarisation”, she said...
Written by Administrator from Farming Monthly National
NFU Mutual has launched its 2024 Centenary Award – with this year’s scheme now open for applications.
The rural insurer’s annual award scheme provides bursaries to pay up to 75% of course fees for selected students who are undertaking a postgraduate course in agriculture (master’s or PhD) within the UK.
The Centenary Award was created by the NFU Mutual Charitable Trust in 2010 to celebrate NFU Mutual’s 100th anniversary, with the...
Written by janineadamson from CPM Magazine
Despite popularity among some growers, the true potential of fodder beet is yet to be realised, is the message from an advocate of the crop.
Among the many benefits is it’s the highest yielding forage crop, says Pembrokeshire agronomist Lyndon Harris. Dividing his time between Agrovista and CCF Agri, he’s been working with fodder beet growers for over 11 years.
“Despite strong economic and agronomic arguments for including fodder beet in...
Written by Matt Hopkins from Precision Ag
The second in-person gathering showcased the strength and knowledge of women in the ag tech industry.
The post The Power of Women in Ag Tech: A Recap of the 2024 WiAT Gathering at The VISION Conference appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.
Continue reading on the Precision Ag Website...
Written by Francess McDonnell from Agriland
The UK mutually-owned supermarket, the Co-op, is partnering with Dunbia, a division of Dawn Meats, to launch a new pilot project that will financially reward British beef farmers who “reduce their impact on the environment.
The Co-op today (Wednesday, January 24) unveiled its new two-year beef sustainability pilot which will enable the retailer to monitor the “impact of integrating sustainable farming practices within is beef supply base”...
Written by Aisling O'Brien from Agriland
Former Northern Ireland agriculture minister Michelle Gildernew is seeking a nomination to stand for Sinn Féin in the Midlands-North West constituency in the upcoming European elections.
Gildernew has been a senior Sinn Féin elected representative for 25 years serving as an MP, an MLA and minister. She was also part of the party’s first delegation to Downing Street.
Gildernew grew up in a political family in Co. Tyrone where her parents were...
Written by Francess McDonnell from Agriland
A bakery in Northern Ireland, which has been in business since 1912, has settled an age discrimination case with a sales manager for £75,000.
Portadown based WD Irwin and Sons, which is behind some of the biggest bakery brands, in Northern Ireland settled the case brought by Seamus Gillespie without “admission of liability”.
Gillespie, a 60-year-old sales manager, from Co. Fermanagh had worked for Irwin’s Bakery for more than 30 years.
He had...
Written by janineadamson from CPM Magazine
Unforeseen consequences of the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) are a concern for independent agronomists after they were briefed on the recent updates at their annual conference last week.
An interactive poll before the SFI update session revealed the majority of Association of Independent Crop Consultants (AICC) members are involved in applications, either taking control of the process or advising on most suitable actions.
The impartial...
Spotlight on new actions: agroforestry and improvements to our trees and woodland offer
Written by The Team
The Agricultural Transition Plan update includes the full range of new and updated Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) actions and the payment rates available in 2024.
In this post, we will focus on the new agroforestry actions. Agroforestry is tree planting that is deliberately combined with food production on the same land. It can:
reduce soil erosion
improve water...
🌿✨ Open Farm Sunday 2024 Theme: 'Farming with Nature' 🌾🚜 Farmers, it's your time to shine and showcase the incredible synergy between your farm and nature!
Explore the endless possibilities of 'Farming with Nature' on your farm and be part of this inspiring movement. 🌱👨🌾👩🌾
Ready to join us? Head to our website [https://farmsunday.org/open-my-farm] to begin the registration process. 🖥️✅ If you have any questions or need support, please contact us. We're here for you every step of the...
Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland
A protest will be held this weekend, organised by UK vegan charity Viva, against the UK dairy industry as part of the charity’s anti-dairy ‘Corporate Cruelty’ campaign.
On Saturday (January 27), the charity has predicted that hundreds of people all over the UK will protest in their local towns and cities to participate in the campaign.
Viva said the purpose of the protest is to “educate members of the public about inherent cruelty in modern...
The European Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change 2024 progress report and agricultural emissions reduction
Written by Alan Matthews
The newly established European Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change (ESABCC) first made its mark when delivering its advice to the Commission in July 2023 on setting the EU’s 2040 mitigation target. It recommended emission reductions of 90–95% by 2040 relative to 1990. The Commission Communication proposing its climate target will be published...
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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.