Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland
A study co-authored by scientists at UNDO has found that enhanced rock weathering contributed to a 9.3-20.5% higher crop yield and suggests increased crop resilience to future climate challenges.
Rock weathering is a nature-based carbon dioxide removal process that accelerates natural weathering.
The study’s results show significantly higher first year crop yields, improved soil pH and higher nutrient uptake.
The results from the ongoing...
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Gene editing crops to be colourful could aid weeding, say scientists
Written by Helena Horton Environment reporter from the Guardian
Creating visually distinctive plants likely to become important as more weed-like crops are grown for food
Genetically engineering crops to be colourful could help farmers produce food without pesticides, as it would make it easier to spot weeds, scientists have said.
This will be increasingly important as hardy, climate-resistant “weeds” are grown for food...
Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland
GSC Grays is urging farm businesses to “embrace resilience” and strategic planning to navigate through the current challenges facing the sector.
Record rainfall has significantly increased the financial pressures on farm businesses, GSC Grays said, but it believes there are tools to help the industry tackle to current challenges.
Recently, the vice president of the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) said that it is “no exaggeration to say a...
Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland
Red Tractor has said claims from English beef and lamb producers that they have “world-leading standards” look to be correct, according to a new report from the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB).
The report is the first of four that will be evidencing current competitive English farmgate production standards for the beef and lamb sector from AHDB.
The report compares Red Tractor with Australia’s Livestock Production...
Written by Francess McDonnell from Agriland
Lakeland Dairies has blamed a “challenging year” for a €300,000 drop in turnover to €1.6 billion in 2023 compared to €1.9 billion in 2022.
The co-op today (Wednesday, April 17) also reported a slump in operating profits from €32.5 million in 2022 to €14.8 million – before exceptionals – last year.
Lakeland Dairies’ latest annual report details that during the year, there were also once-off exceptional expenses as a result of redundancies and...
Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland
Dorset Police’s rural crime team has recovered a stolen lamb that had been “sheepnapped” from a field in the area of Sturminster Newton.
One person is in custody for theft and for causing unnecessary suffering to a protected animal.
Officers from the Dorset rural crime team made enquiries along with Sturminster Newton NPT and recovered the stolen lamb yesterday (Wednesday, April 17).
The team said one farmer and ewe have been reunited with...
FiPL spotlight: the Central Dartmoor Farm Cluster
Written by Mark Ward
Dartmoor is a distinctive landscape. Open, windswept moorland sheltered woodland valleys, enclosed farmland, varied geology and unrivalled opportunities for recreation are just a few reasons why it was designated as a National Park in 1951.
It is home to 35,000 people, a place for work for 10,000 and a source of enjoyment for millions. Farming has been the main land use for more than 5,000 years. Today, around 90% of...
Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland
A study conducted by the University of Oxford has concluded that bats can be “valuable allies” for farmers by feeding on important agricultural and forestry pests.
The study was released today (Wednesday, April 17), on International Bat Appreciation Day, and the findings demonstrate that encouraging bat species can be a win-win for both conservation efforts and local farmers.
The study analysed the diet of the three bat species living on the...
Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland
The Rare Breeds Survival Trust (RBST) has said it has “increasing concerns” for the UK’s rare native pig and poultry breeds following the release of its new watchlist.
The conservation charity said it is calling for targeted government action to encourage more people to keep them.
The new watchlist moves all native chicken, duck, geese and turkey breeds into the ‘Priority rare’ breed category in response to the impact on poultry breeding...
Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) is urging the public to respond to the UK government’s food labelling consultation and demand clearer labelling on animal products.
The animal welfare charity said this will improve farm animal welfare. The eight-week consultation was launched in March and will remain open until May 7, 2024.
It centres on how clearer labels on pork, chicken and eggs could be produced in order...
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Being left behind is a frustrating situation to be in, and while many countries have adopted crop spraying with drones the UK and the EU are yet to take this leap. CPM speaks to two firms that are advocating for the adoption of this technology.
By Melanie Jenkins
Back in November, CPM travelled to Hungary to see first-hand what relative newcomers to the UK, ABZ Innovation, is up to and how it hopes to help bring drone spraying to...
Written by Claire Sammon from Agriland
The Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Andrew Muir MLA, has announced payments totalling £9.4 million to Environmental Farming Scheme (EFS) participants have commenced.
It means the total amount paid out under the scheme has hit £66 million.
Minister Muir said that he is “delighted to say that 93% of claims for the 2023 EFS payments were made yesterday (Monday, April 15). The remaining claims will be processed and paid as soon as...
The rainfall and flooding that has hit the UK recently have posed farmers up and down the UK with unprecedented challenges setting usual progress back immeasurably. Grant James, Business Development Manager at Sea2Soil says regenerative farming - which harnesses the natural capabilities of fish hydrolysate - could be the answer to boosting soil health and claw back lost time.
Following one of the wettest winters on record, adverse weather conditions have delayed arable and livestock farms...
Written by Matt Hopkins from Precision Ag
From meticulously weeding California lettuce fields to detecting potato regrowth in Dutch onion fields, ARA continues to prove itself in versatility and efficiency.
The post Ecorobotix’s ARA Crop Sprayer Prepares for Global Impact on Vegetable Production in 2024 appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.
Continue reading on the Precision Ag Website...
Written by Matt Hopkins from Precision Ag
TrueFootprint incorporates Varda’s Global FieldID to support 10 million smallholder farmers with field data mapping and EUDR compliance.
The post Varda and TrueFootprint Partner to Support Smallholder Farmers with Field Data and EUDR Compliance appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.
Continue reading on the Precision Ag Website...
Written by Matt Hopkins from Precision Ag
The partnership introduces myFS Agronomy, leveraging data analytics to offer precise crop intelligence for data-driven decision-making throughout the season.
The post GROWMARK Partners with Intelinair to Advance Position as Digital Agronomic Leader appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.
Continue reading on the Precision Ag Website...
Written by Matt Hopkins from Precision Ag
The global ag robotics market is projected to grow significantly, from $13.4 billion in 2023 to an estimated $86.5 billion by 2033.
The post Exploring the Future of Agriculture: A Deep Dive Into Robots appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.
Continue reading on the Precision Ag Website...
Woodland Management and Biochar
IN-PERSON WORKSHOP
Hexham Auction Mart, NE46 3SG
Thurs 2nd May 2024, 10-15:30
Hosted by woodland management initiative, Northwoods, the ‘Woodland Management and Biochar Workshop’ will explore the different possibilities biochar presents, particularly how it could support land managers to bring more woods into better management and diversify income streams.
Confirmed speakers include Hamish Creber (Black Bull Biochar), Lizzy Read (True Capture), Stuart...
AMAZONE Ltd will again take the opportunity at Cereals 2024 to showcase kit that reflects the shifting trends in crop establishment. These shifting trends are also supported by government help through the SFI and grants available through the Farming Equipment Technology Fund. The Condor 12001-C and Primera 3000 are two examples of the direct seeder range from AMAZONE that can receive government assistance. On the stand also will be the Cayena tine seeder and all these drills have the choice...
Laying the hedgerow regulations
Written by Richard Harrison
Credit: 35mmMan
In my last post on hedgerows, I outlined our approach to the future of hedgerow protections and summarised the responses to the consultation held last year.
It was clear from responses that there was overwhelming agreement that hedgerows are valuable assets for wildlife and the environment. Those who responded clearly supported hedgerow protections and we confirmed our commitment to bring in the new...
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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.