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Agroforestry presents lots of opportunities for the organic grower: to grow new fruit and nut crops to sell; to produce wood and wood chip to use; to provide shelter and reduce flooding; and to provide habitat for other creatures. In this webinar, we hear from experienced growers about the...

Lindsay Campbell Scientists have developed the first silk microneedle to deliver drugs to plants. Microneedle technology directly targets the plant tissue. Photography the Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology. What if we had vaccines for field crops? Imagine a world where on-farm...

Three of the UK's largest farmer buying groups form new alliance 26 April 2023 | by FarmingUK Team | Farm Products, Finance, News APA Directors (L-R): Andrew Knowles, David Sheppard, Heather Claridge, Iain Gardner, Stuart McKenzie (chair), David Fawkes, Andrew Price Sign in to add your own...

Written by Agriland Team from Agriland A new University of Oxford study has revealed that antimicrobial overuse in livestock production can breed bacteria that are resistant to the first line of the human immune response. The study, which was published in the scientific journal eLife today...

BFU representatives had a meeting with AHDB Directors on 23/04/2023. It was interesting, and I think we made a little bit of progress. Here's my take on how it went..... We suggested a single assurance scheme offering wasn't helpful, particularly as the standards are relatively high for it, it...

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland The Countryside Alliance has urged famers to “scrutinise” potential councillors about their priorities for the countryside ahead of upcoming local elections in May. Local elections take place on Thursday, May 4, 2023, in England with more than...

The words of olly on ollys farm youtube channel in his video BREXIT A DISASTER FOR UK FARMING? i normally find him a bit childlike but this was actually an interesting watch about the effects of brexit, what are peoples thoughts on this? Are the smaller English farmers starting to feel the...

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland Countryside Alliance Wales has voiced concern over the “future direction” of Bannau Brycheiniog National Park (formerly Brecon Beacons), after it announced rebranding changes this week. The park announced on Monday (April 17) that going forward...

Written by Michelle Martin from Agriland The Countryside Alliance is urging farmers to lobby their MPs, demanding that the government protect rural businesses targeted by what it has called “malicious communications and fake reviews”. The call comes as the Online Safety Bill is currently...

Jamie Newbold, Linda Hanna, Phil McLachlan, Susannah Bolton, Nick Owens and Charles Godfray pictured at the dinner The second of the Alliance for the Natural Economy Forum dinners, convened by SRUC, was held on 28 March at the wonderful venue of the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh...

I am about to change the tyres on a JD6155M,it is currently on 520/85 R38 and 480/70 R38. It will be doing a mixture of road and field work,what are the best options for both make and size on the the current rims? Any advice/recommendations would be appreciated? S&P

The People’s Food & Farming Alliance (PFFA) has been formed, by a small group of volunteers, predominantly, to assist local communities in growing and producing food products to counter any incoming food shortages, and future crop production. We aim to increase UK citizen involvement in...

Ok no one can tell me that people believe in this or actually support it, there has to be a reason. My take is that it seperates socitey and voters, and its another tool to have people side with the left, just like how the left hijacked climate change and weaponized it. If they keep coming up...

Are the new vredestein traxion tyres good? There coming in reasonably enough priced.

From the Telgraph today. Farmers ordered to feed cows methane suppressants to help reach net zero All dairy cows will be given “methane suppressants” to stop them belching so much under the Government’s net zero plans. Ministers are planning to force farmers to give their livestock “compound...

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland The Countryside Alliance has slammed People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) for encouraging the Royal Highland Show to only promote plant-based produce. It called it an attempt to “ravage personal freedom”. The Royal Highland Show...

I have been posting about this pincer movement on other threads but you haven't been reading it. You do need to. https://foodmanagement.today/new-collaboration-with-8-uk-supermarkets-to-drive-action-on-cutting-climate-impact-of-uk-food-and-drink/ The cartel have planted Dave Lewis in WWF UK...

Written by Charlotte Cunningham from CPM Magazine The critical importance of agri-tech to agriculture and food is a key topic which will be discussed at the upcoming new South West AgriTech Showcase next month. Mel Squires, South West director at the NFU, will be a keynote speaker at the...

What are your thoughts on implementing a more mixed farming approach? Would this create too many barriers to market? Other than the benefits to the soil and diversification, are there any direct benefits to the farmer? Anyone have any alternative ideas? :unsure: All thoughts appreciated!

We are looking to replace 560/60r22.5 on our muck trailer. Doesn’t get a lot of use so not looking at Michelins, but have been quoted a good price on Ascenso brand. Are they any good or should i avoid them?