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    Bison to save the planet

  2. Agriland RSS

    Lakeland to move to milk-solid-based payment in NI

    Written by Agriland Team from Agriland Lakeland Dairies will phase in a payment based on milk solids over the next two years in Northern Ireland following consultation with suppliers there. Lakeland, the largest dairy co-operative in the north, said that the aim of the move is to support the...
  3. CPM RSS

    Varieties: Overcoming adversity

    Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF Oilseed rape breeders continue to be busy behind the scenes exploring genetic traits to help growers overcome the many challenges associated with the crop. CPM looks at some of the latest varietal launches shared at press briefings and...
  4. CPM RSS

    Sustainable weed control: Widening the window for weed control

    Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF Results from the second year of trials using a novel technology to control weeds at harvest has proven to reduce grassweed levels by up to 70%. CPM finds out more. By Charlotte Cunningham Following success in 2022, a farmer-led project...
  5. Agriland RSS

    NFU Cymru welcomes new timeline for Sustainable Farming Scheme

    Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland The National Farmers’ Union of Wales (NFU Cymru) has welcomed the news that the Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) transition will start in 2026. Welsh rural affairs secretary Huw Irranca-Davies confirmed 2026 as the transition year for the SFS...
  6. CPM RSS

    Omnia EasyPlan: The future is easy

    Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF Hutchinsons’ has made a substantial investment in its digital offering to provide an all-in-one farm management system which promises to deliver the goods for UK agriculture. CPM headed to London to hear more about the Omnia EasyPlan...
  7. Agriland RSS

    UK self-sufficiency across farming sectors to drop by 8% due to weather

    Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland Analysis from the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) estimates that the UK’s self-sufficiency across all farming sectors will reduce by 8% due to wet weather. A projected reduction in arable crops as a result of lower crop area and poor...
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    T2

    Is anyone using any of the new chemistry like Miravis or vimoy.
  9. Pan mixer

    Best smell of the year

    Someone said today that the best smell is freshly rolled cereals in the spring. My entry would be freshly spread rotten muck in the autumn or possibly freshly mown grass. Any other thoughts?
  10. Bald Rick

    BSE confirmed in Ayrshire

    Just had a text from APHA congurming BSE found in Ayrshire Stand by for a bumpy ride
  11. Agriland RSS

    How to manage Johne’s disease in weanling cattle

    Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland Dairy suckler farmers and practising vets should not rule out the possibility of Johne’s disease impacting on weanling cattle that are scouring and losing weight over a consistent period of time. This follows the confirmation by Agri-Food and...
  12. IOW91

    Haymaking 2024

    Even earlier than last year, but seen a bit knocked down today. Plus there's chatter on last year's thread again 😂.... @Tubbylew @carbonfibre farmer. We are still at least three weeks away from making a start, but there is alot of grass already. Id say even at the end of April there was more...
  13. IOW Rachel

    Soil core sampling

    We’ve been out today taking some soil core samples, for BOFIN’s root ranger TRUTH trials. Half of the samples were taken on ground that had been treated with compost tea; the ground is drying out surprisingly quickly in this much needed sunshine.
  14. Agriland RSS

    Forecast net margin for arable businesses is 60% lower than 2023

    Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland The forecast net margin for average-performing combinable crops businesses for harvest 2024 has fallen to £80/ha, which is 60% lower than 2023. This is according to Strutt & Parker’s revised 2024 and 2025 arable profitability forecasts, which...
  15. Agriland RSS

    Research: Ireland and UK face increase in extreme winter storms

    Written by Stella Meehan from Agriland Climate change will cause an increase in extreme winter storms combining strong winds and heavy rainfall over the UK and Ireland, new research has shown. The new study was led by experts at Newcastle University and the UK Met Office and investigated how...
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    Acres’ California Farmland Values: A Data-Driven Analysis – Telling the Story Behind the Numbers

    Written by Brad Kish from Precision Ag By becoming a part of Acres’ growing network, users can unlock rural land insights. The post Acres’ California Farmland Values: A Data-Driven Analysis – Telling the Story Behind the Numbers appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative. Continue reading on...
  17. Defra Farming

    Stats you need to know about the Sustainable Farming Incentive

    Stats you need to know about the Sustainable Farming Incentive Written by Amy Cairns Today, we updated the data showing the uptake of actions in the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) and the uptake of options in Countryside Stewardship (CS) and Environmental Stewardship (CS). As of 1...
  18. Agriland RSS

    2026 to be International Year of Woman Farmer

    Written by Stella Meehan from Agriland The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has welcomed the resolution adopted by the United Nations (UN) General Assembly to declare 2026 as International Year of Woman Farmer. The resolution, which was proposed by the United...
  19. FiveBarGateOpinions

    Opinion time on adverts about Farmers!

    Have you got five minutes to help? RABI want to reach more people to encourage them to support what the charity does for UK farming, but we want your help on which message works best. We are testing the same images and words with the farming community and the UK public to see what they think...
  20. Agriland RSS

    Cattle prices supported by ‘robust interest’ for BBQ items – AHDB

    Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has said cattle prices are being supported by “robust interest” for barbecue-related items ahead of warmer weather. AHDB’s senior red meat analyst, Hannah Clarke, said Great British...
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