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  1. Billboy1

    Pre 26th March sfi23 + new 24 agreement

    Just had a look at the t&cs for new 24 agreement because I was curious about the 25% rule for limited actions. Turns out that for old 23 agreements you can do 100% if you want and still do 25% limited actions alongside in new 24 agreements .
  2. Grass And Grain

    When do we notify RPA of our SFI rotational options?

    Let's presume 1st Oct agreement start date. I'd like flexibility with the SFI. If, for example, we have a wet autumn and I don't get drilling done, it would be handy to have a spring established SFI option available to me, then I could stick some land into this in spring if necessary. e.g...
  3. CPM RSS

    Drills: A drill for all seasons

    Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF Autumn drilling season has come back around with many hoping for a kinder term ahead. But whatever the weather decides to do, having the right drill for the job is as important as ever. CPM examines some of the latest products on offer...
  4. Defra Farming

    First endorsed SFI action now available

    First endorsed SFI action now available Written by The Team Credit: Pete Beard We promised we’d let you know when the first endorsed action offered through the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) became available. We’re pleased to share that GRH6: Manage priority habitat species-rich...
  5. D

    Brian May- badgers

    Above on a mission still to try to prove badgers are not the carrier of tb onto Livestock farms,9pm bbc 2 a documentary been made by him and bbc. Article in online main bbc news, with him as usual putting all the blame on farms and saying our poor farm hygiene is all to blame...
  6. Landrover

    Community amateur sport clubs

    Just out of interest does anyone know if CASC clubs need to publish their accounts ? A local club owes us some money for some work we did (fencing) and are saying they cannot afford to pay us, despite them getting several grants in the last few years including one to pay for this work and a...
  7. C

    Grassland into arable

    What is the process of turning permanent Grassland to arable regarding Sfi, the fields meet the criteria allowing me to plough been improved, had fert, sprays etc looking to plough in spring but also in process of putting together Sfi application and wanted to put arable options on it, does the...
  8. Clive

    Highest paying non rotational CS or SFI option ?

    If you had a block of land that you didn’t feel was viable for production / logistically difficult etc what environmental option could you put on it that paid best ?
  9. CPM RSS

    Slug control: Magic of movement

    Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF As drills start to roll signalling the start of another cropping cycle, CPM looks at what slug control learnings can be taken from last season when the pest wreaked havoc during crop establishment. By Rob Jones The adage of never making...
  10. H

    Chinese are on there way

  11. Agriland RSS

    Major UK potato exhibition planned for early September

    Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland The organisers of a major UK potato exhibition and field demonstration have confirmed a strong Irish interest in the event. Potato Days UK will take place in Lincolnshire on Wednesday, September 4 and Thursday, September 5. DLG, the German...
  12. CPM RSS

    Potatoes: Potato virus prevention

    Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF The 2022 spike in aphid numbers has resulted in a significant impact on the production cycle for seed potatoes, despite populations decreasing since. CPM investigates the steps industry experts are taking to combat the most prevalent...
  13. Tha Ulsterscot

    Imperial to metric.

    Just wondering today why our cars, pick ups, etc. tell us Miles per gallon, when we buy our fuel in Liters? Is it because. for example 30 MPG. sounds a lot better than 6.666 MPliter. :scratchhead:
  14. CPM RSS

    Sponsored: Celebrating a Decade of Innovation – The FieldBee Story

    Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine As FieldBee celebrates its 10th anniversary, the company reflects on its remarkable journey from just an idea to a leading player in the agricultural technology sector. “This milestone marks a decade of dedication, innovation, and growth, all driven...
  15. CPM RSS

    Biostimulants: Biostimulating cover crops

    Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF Could including a biostimulant seed treatment when sowing cover crops be the key to better establishment and increased soil health gains? CPM accesses the latest trial results to find out more. By Janine Adamson and Rob Jones...
  16. CPM RSS

    Real Results Roundtable: Regaining control

    Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF With high levels of weed seed shed looming, what can growers do to get back on track with grassweed control? CPM asks two farmers to discuss their strategies, as part of this month’s Real Results Roundtable. By Janine Adamson Throughout...
  17. Rob Waterston

    Beans harvest update

    Cut our beans over the weekend, earliest harvest ever, 15% moisture. Trial area over the weighbridge 5.8 t/ha Field average 5.29t/ha Average bean yield over 59 Ha 5.44t/ha Yield map attached with the are marked out. Combine calibrated to the weighbridge.
  18. Corteva Updates

    Oilseed rape establishment and weed control

    Successful establishment of oilseed rape and achieving good levels of weed control are key components to achieving high yields. It is essential to manage your oilseed rape crop to gain the maximum benefit from the crop including yield. Effective autumn weed control is an integral part of...
  19. Mounty

    Row crop wheels measurement

    Has anyone got some front row crops? Need to know diameter of the wheel (not including tyre). Also need to know approx circumference of the metal rim. Doesn't need to be exact. Just sussing out for a project. TIA
  20. M

    TPO query for 4 achres of agricultural land help please

    Hi all, Not sure this is the right forum to be posting this query but perhaps someone could advise as to the best forum for this. I own 4 acres of agricultural land surrounded by trees that have recently been placed under a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) by the council in Wales, which is...
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