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  1. TFF

    Collaborative project demonstrates benefits of outdoor pigs for land management

    The ‘Swaffham project’ began in 2016 with the aim of safeguarding the outdoor pig industry. This followed an increase in environmental incidents related to outdoor pig rearing and their potential impact on water sources, both above and below ground. Pig producers, landlords and key stakeholders...
  2. D

    which set up gives better water pressure, 1 or 2!?

    Keep getting different answers to a problem with water pressures. i remember Pascal's vases in science. arguably the head is the same on both so makes no differance The outlet tap is the same height in both. the pipe size and run is the same the water level in tank is the same. all things are...
  3. TFF

    Sustainability in agriculture businesses 2023-07-10

    Biodiversity and nature play an important role in farming and the agriculture sector, as they provide crucial services that society and businesses rely upon. However, nature and biodiversity are in decline, with food, land and ocean use endangering 73% of threatened and near-threatened species...
  4. G

    Boreholes

    Hi all Thinking about installing a borehole, keeping our mains as backup. Was just wondering what annual running costs are likely to be.
  5. cpsf

    Red clover

    We have 2 fields of red clover mixed in with grass seeds (due to the drought it's mainly red clover at 60% 40%grass approx) Wondering what is best and safe to graze on the fields...avoiding bloat issues ect? If I put 8-12 months old heifers for breeding there will they need cake supplements as...
  6. TFF

    Sustainable Farming Incentive 2023

    The plans for the roll-out of the new Sustainable Farming Incentive actions for 2023 have been announced by Defra this week. With 23 actions for farmers and land managers to apply for from August, the scheme will now reward those businesses looking to protect and enhance their farmed...
  7. H

    Hedgerow consultation

    There is currently a consultation occurring for hedgerow management in England. It is open for the next 10 weeks and is vital that farmers reply to it in high numbers. The alternative is that it gets hijacked by the RSPB...
  8. Defra Farming

    Protecting hedgerows: share your views

    Protecting hedgerows: share your views Written by Leanne Joyce Hedgerows store carbon, support crop pollinators, create habitats for animals, slow water flow and create shade and fodder for animals. Those are just a few of their benefits. They are a vital feature of the English...
  9. M

    Plate coolers

    Have 1 plate cooler that works of an ice builder with dx tank. Am looking to put in an industrial plate cooler with well water help in the cooling as ice builder is small for amount cows (270). Should I discard the original plate cooler and get a 2 stage? Or put the new industrial plate cooler...
  10. Lallemand Animal Nut.

    How beef cattle cope with heat stress: Producers are finding solutions through nutrition, management

    Heat stress can disrupt average daily gain (ADG) in beef cattle, but new tools are available to help nutritionists and farmers around the world estimate losses — and take steps to regain production. Plus, recent research investigates the specific critical temperature for beef cattle linked to...
  11. W

    Cutting after forefront spray

    Silage field was sprayed this past with with forefront, been assured it’s safe to cut it won’t forefront as the much from the resulting silage will only ever be used back on grassland. But what I was wondering how long after spraying is it safe to cut it ?
  12. S

    What to feed beef cattle during forage shortage

    Currently feeding maize, barley soya and straw and urea to beef cattle. But the maize is going fast and im looking at options to bridge the gap til next maize harvest. Usual options of Hay more straw etc. but is there another cost effective route? I appreciate different parts of the country...
  13. GOV.UK RSS

    Expanded offer of the Sustainable Farming Incentive to roll out from August

    Expanded offer of the Sustainable Farming Incentive to roll out from August Written by Defra Press Office There has been widespread trade coverage in Farmers Weekly Farmers Guardian, Farming UK, Pig World, The Grocer and Business Green on yesterday’s announcement of changes to the...
  14. britt

    NRoSO making life more difficult

    NRoSO have changed the rule about collecting points. You now have to collect 10 every year, not 30 over 3 and you will not be allowed to roll spare points over to the next year. Yet another "straw on the camels back" of rules and regs. that have to be remembered, not just getting the points, but...
  15. Defra Farming

    SFI: more ways to enhance your income, productivity and the environment

    SFI: more ways to enhance your income, productivity and the environment Written by The Team Alison Day This year, the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) offer will be bigger and more flexible. Today, we published the SFI Handbook on GOV.UK. It sets out all the actions we will pay for and...
  16. Janet Hughes Defra

    Sustainable farming incentive - handbook for 2023 has been published

    Afternoon all, Today we've published a handbook containing all the detailed information about the sustainable farming incentive offer for this year. The handbook is here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/sfi-handbook-for-the-sfi-2023-offer An overview blogpost is here...
  17. Agriland RSS

    SFI 2023 accepting applications from August

    Written by Michelle Martin from Agriland The government will start accepting applications for what it has called the “new and improved” Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) in a controlled rollout from August. During the initial roll out period, when farmers sign into the Rural Payments...
  18. CPM RSS

    SFI to offer 23 actions

    Written by janineadamson from CPM Magazine The new Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) 2023 will accept applications from August, offering additional actions and greater flexibility. Farmers will be paid for taking actions that support food production and improve farm productivity and...
  19. Agriland RSS

    Bracken control: Asulam approved for use in England

    Written by Michelle Martin from Agriland The herbicide asulox (asulam) has been approved via Emergency Authorisation for bracken control in England in 2023. Application of the chemical will be authorised from July 1, until September 11, after which spraying cannot take place. However, to...
  20. Clive

    Livestock SFI - what would you like to see ?

    So it’s clear from many other threads that SFI seemingly offers very little or nothing that’s attractive to livestock / grassland so what do you want ? Use this thread to outline your own livestock / grassland SFI standard that both delivers public goods and natural capital for tax payers...
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