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  1. ajd132

    SY Cheer Grp 1

    Any thoughts on this new group 1? Anyone been growing it?
  2. Agriland RSS

    UK farming unions welcome Red Tractor’s decision to drop GFC module

    Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland The four UK farming unions, together with the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), have welcomed Red Tractor’s decision to drop its Greener Farms Commitment (GFC) module. On Friday (March 22), Red Tractor announced that it was...
  3. Yale

    New limits to SFI.

    https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-ensures-food-production-remains-primary-purpose-of-farming
  4. Agriland RSS

    Pig slaughter numbers ‘plummet’ as standard pig price drops – NPA

    Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland The National Pig Association (NPA) has said the most eye-catching aspect of the latest pig market data is the “plummet” in slaughter numbers. Although subject to revision, the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board’s (AHDB) weekly GB...
  5. Grass And Grain

    Red Tractor Officially Scrap The GFC

    Victory. Social media and farmer pressure, BFU, etc. we've all come together and pressurised change. NFU and AHDB originally backed the GFC, but changed their tune after the backlash. Tom Bradshaw and AHDB listened 👍. Thank you. And Farmers Weekly helped massively with excellent reporting. I...
  6. AHDB Podcast RSS

    433: Clover and emissions: Learnings from the organic sector

    433: Clover and emissions: Learnings from the organic sector Written by Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board Using clover can give your farm an environmental boost, but where do you start? AHDB's Senior Knowledge Exchange Manager, Stephen West, has been to see dairy farmer Wil...
  7. AHDB Podcast RSS

    432: Bluetongue: When will a BTV-3 vaccine be found?

    432: Bluetongue: When will a BTV-3 vaccine be found? Written by Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board Work to find a vaccine for the BTV-3 strain of bluetongue continues after cases were confirmed in cows and sheep in England. Veterinary vaccine consultant Professor Andy Peters, Dr...
  8. Agriland RSS

    Industrywide Assurance Review of farm to fork launches

    Written by Claire Sammon from Agriland An industrywide review of farm to fork assurance has been officially launched with the announcement of the independent commissioners panel which will oversee the review. The independent review has been jointly commissioned by the National Farmers’ Union...
  9. TFF

    Industry-wide Assurance Review officially launched

    "An industry-wide review of farm to fork assurance has been officially launched with the announcement of the independent commissioners panel which will oversee the review." Read full announcement here: https://ahdb.org.uk/news/industry-wide-assurance-review-officially-launched The independent...
  10. Agriland RSS

    Beef ‘re-imagined’ for British beef week

    Written by Maeve Hennessy from Agriland The Great British Beef Week (GBBW) returns for its 14th year on Tuesday, April 23. The campaign celebrates the versality and taste of beef, while highlighting the commitment of beef farmers. Attendees will experiment with British beef by creating a...
  11. Wigeon

    Winter cover crops on heavy land... what a disaster

    I farm heavy silty clay with flints. No ditches, no land drains. Good strong wheat land, if unforgiving. I've been trying to grow cover crops on and off for the last 9 yrs. With one exception, they have all been disastrous. Summer cover crops in place of a spring crop, on the other hand, can...
  12. Agriland RSS

    AHDB to demonstrate field-to-fork journey of British beef

    Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) will provide chefs and those working in the foodservice with the story of British beef and its journey from field to fork. The event will take place from 10:00a.m to 4:00p.m on Tuesday...
  13. Agriland RSS

    Consumers’ interest in meat-free products is declining- AHDB

    Written by Maeve Hennessy from Agriland Meat and dairy products were a “hit” with consumers in January, according to Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB). Red meat and dairy has seen an increase in demand in January 2023, compared to the demand for dairy-free or meat-free...
  14. Grass And Grain

    AHDB recruiting farm assurance lead

    Interesting development:-...
  15. M

    Skyfall - How late dare you sow?

    Got some Skyfall seed wheat left, but unsure how late I dare sow? Cambs/Norfolk. Anyone had any previous experience drilling it this late?
  16. CPM RSS

    Adapting disease management: Proactive T1 planning

    Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF Adaptability in a T1 programme can help to set growers up for unpredictability in weather and disease pressures. CPM explores fungicide options and approaches as we move into the spring. By Melanie Jenkins Boots on the ground indicate...
  17. CPM RSS

    Theory to Field: Aiding disease control decision making

    Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF AHDB Fungicide Performance trials provide farmers and agronomists with key information to help decision making. CPM looks at both the project’s history and latest results. By Mike Abram From mostly forgotten fungicides such as Bayfidan...
  18. CPM RSS

    Adapting disease management: Proactive T1 planning

    Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF Adaptability in a T1 programme can help to set growers up for unpredictability in weather and disease pressures. CPM explores fungicide options and approaches as we move into the spring. By Melanie Jenkins Boots on the ground indicate...
  19. richard hammond

    So Red Tractor has been with us for 23/24years!

    What has changed, nothing we were all moaning about it when it came out , and we are still discussing options 24 years later, come on give us an option stop just moaning!
  20. Agriland RSS

    Standard pig price drops back after 2 weeks of increases

    Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland The standard pig price (SPP) has dropped back after two consecutive weeks of “very welcome weekly price increases”, the National Pig Association (NPA) said. The EU-spec SPP dropped back by 0.27p to 211.33p/kg during the week ended March 2. The...
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