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  1. News

    All eyes on Bamford.

    Favourable harvest reports and trial results as growers, agronomists and seed specialists sense a winner With only a few weeks to go before the announcement of the new Recommended List (RL), new Group 3 Soft wheat Candidate variety Bamford continues to generate very high levels of interest...
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    Should Tom Bradshaw resign from the Nfu?

    On the 9th October Tom Bradshaw tweeted picture 1. On the 11th October the NFU released a statement pictures 2,3 and 4 and quoted Tom Bradshaw directly. It clearly says that the NFU have been involved for 18 months and Tom himself sits on the Red Tractor board. However Tom’s personal post...
  3. charlie94

    Christ it's wet

    Anyone else normally drilled up by now and not started. Ditches are down and water is getting away but it's sitting on top and drains have been jetted last year etc so they should be fine. It's like it's sat on top but there must be 6 inch of water to plough in more in places West Lancashire...
  4. nelly55

    Should the do gooders be worried

    All those who have insisted everyone coming to this country illegally should be allowed to stay ,should we be worried if those wishing us harm have come in with no checks
  5. C

    Red Tractor Enviromental Module

    Has anyone read this next load of £hit coming at us from Red Tractor, Way beyond their remit . Cant find the link can someone help ?
  6. Y

    This isn't going to end well!

    Considering how Israel reacts after a few rockets landing in waste ground somewhere, they're not going to hold back when they've been hit by what Hamas claim to be thousands. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/world-middle-east-67037895
  7. Agriland RSS

    Defra seeks head of campaigns with annual salary of £75k

    Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is seeking a head of campaigns, digital and brand. The chosen candiate will avail of a £75,000 annual salary and will have a choice of location at one of Defra’s hubs – either in...
  8. CPM RSS

    Wide sowing window piques interest

    Written by janineadamson from CPM Magazine A new Group 4 soft wheat candidate variety is showing promise, thanks to its wide sowing window and solid disease profile. Blackstone (Elsoms Seeds) is currently the highest yielding of this year’s Recommended List Group 4 soft wheat candidates and...
  9. L

    Anyone else getting disincentivsed with farming?

    Went organic 8 years ago, that got rid of fertiliser spreading and spraying, which I enjoyed, but the figures work. Now looking at sfi which will likely fill in more gaps again... soon I won't much be needed for 3/4 of the year, ultimate streamlining maybe, and probably offensive to stock...
  10. Agriland RSS

    Defra proposes new digital system for bovine registration

    Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has proposed a new digital system to remove paper processes from the bovine registration system. The department has launched an eight-week consultation on an updated system, which...
  11. Agriland RSS

    Veterinary Medicines Directorate seeks international project officer

    Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland The UK government’s Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) is seeking an international project support officer. The vacancy is the grade of a higher executive officer in the VMD’s international office. The VMD said the role is varied and...
  12. Philip Bealing

    Genus charging by the hour for inseminating cows

    I have heard that Genus are going to start charging by the hour on a visit , does anyone know if this is true ?
  13. Agriland RSS

    Defra seeks candidate to fill the role of head of water delivery

    Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is seeking a candidate to fill the role of head of water delivery. The chosen candidate will be responsible for the high quality and effective running of the Plan for Water Delivery...
  14. yellowbelly

    The AHDB - a valuable resource or a massive cost to farming??

    A group of TFF members have been 'talking' with the AHDB, since the beginning of the year, with regard to them being a touch more robust in the defence of their employers (us, the levy payers). Most of the discussion has revolved around their reluctance to refute the highly inaccurate figures...
  15. O

    Situation Vacant Main Arable Operator wanted to run 675ha in Oxfordshire

    Enthusiastic Main Arable Operator Skilled Main Arable Operator required for progressive family farming business in South Oxfordshire covering 675ha of mainly combinable crops with environmental schemes and many other diversified activities. The role is a chance to get involved in an evolving...
  16. CPM RSS

    BSPB: Making it to The List

    Written by Rachael Harper from CPM Magazine Download PDF Selecting the optimum crop variety takes careful consideration, but who decides what’s on offer in the first place? CPM takes a dive into the world of variety registration to understand the regulatory process. By Janine Adamson If...
  17. capfits

    Is PM (in waiting)Starmer deluded?

    I see Mr Starmer is making noises about a new government getting a better deal with the EU. I am a little sceptical, as well, while we do have a rather poor deal it was self inflicted and so why should the EU wish to renegotiate? To my mind it would take some leap of faith from European...
  18. toquark

    Russell Brand

    Is facing multiple criminal charges.
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    Strong reliable 150hp backup loader tractor

    As above. Could use a backup tractor that is nippy enough with a loader and can also pull the 18 ton trailer without getting damaged so no soft gearboxes.. Budget £20k or just over and I don't like changing machines as in my experience they always come with minor and major problems!, so will be...
  20. A

    Situation Vacant Sileage Workers needed for New Zealand Contractor

    Looking for experienced machinery operators to join a busy sileage team in South Island in New Zealand. Good rate of pay and accommodation included. Ideal candidate will be over 22 and have experience with a range of sileage machinery. Visa and flight support offered, applications of interest...
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