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Share farming and working full time
Looking for advice on how a share farming agreement could be implemented. A bit of background I’m Full time on an arable farm. It’s a good job terms and conditions. Grass is currently all let out on yearly lets. Plenty cover crops available to graze. Farm is keen on having sheep. The thing is I...- Bob12
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Share farming and working full time.
Looking for advice on how a share farming agreement could be implemented. A bit of background I’m Full time on an arable farm. It’s a good job terms and conditions. Grass is currently all let out on yearly lets. Plenty cover crops available to graze. Farm is keen on having sheep. The thing is I...- Bob12
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Stubble Cultivator
Hi just wondering what is the minimum power requirement for a 4m stubble cultivator at 7 to 8 inches deep, the likes of a vaderstad cultus or kuhn cultimer or horsch terrano please.- Michael1
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ADM Milling’s UK pilot project maps carbon emissions in its wheat supply chain
ADM, global leader in nutrition, and the leading flour miller in the UK, has for the first time calculated the emissions from the production of wheat in its UK supply chain. The pilot – undertaken by ADM Milling – is also one of the first led by a major food manufacturing company in the UK...- TFF
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The multiple benefits of catch crops
Ciaran Collins, Teagasc Tillage Specialist, touches on the many benefits of catch crops and what farmers need to consider when establishing them as part of their ACRES plan. The fact that cover crops reduce nutrient loss is beyond doubt. Multi-year research in Teagasc has proven that a mustard...- TFF
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SAM2 Multi-species cover crop
As far as I understand the rules for the above. I am entitled to spin some beans into my winter barley at drilling, leave them in until the spring, and claim for the £129/hectare. Has anyone clarified this with the higher powers by any chance? It seems like a no brainer- AlphaBravoPapaSux
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Chopped straw fields do better
Nearly all cont wheat here , the last field to cut always has the straw chopped It's incredibly consistent , not record breaking but very reliable May start chopping more often ,- bobk
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Slug pelleter on rolls, does it work?
I’ve bought a s/h set of 12m rolls that have a stocks fanjet mounted on them. Will I actually be able to get the feed slow and consistent enough to work at 8-10kph 12m wide rather than 25/30kph at 18/24m on a quad bike. The rolls were the right money regardless of the slug pelleter but would be... -
Drills: Tine for a change?
Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF Establishment will always be the most vital time for any crop, and having the right drill for the job plays an important role in this. CPM takes a look at some new additions to the market from the past year. By Melanie Jenkins Whether...- CPM RSS
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Rich Landowners
Farming isn’t a business. It’s a charity. “Rich landowners” grow free food for the nation. We don’t need an income as we can live off the sheer joy of working in beautiful surroundings doing the job we love and we must have bottomless reserves of untold wealth from err well somewhere because we...- DrWazzock
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OSR this year ?
So is Osr still part of your plan, with some decent rain around conditions good. Is osr worthwhile, bit weary of slugs and csb...- buttercup
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Malting Barley 2023 (Scotland) my thoughts!
High N's, High screenings, High skinnings. Of the stuff which ha been cut already this seems to be the picture countrywide, from the Borders to The Highlands. There are a lot of disenchanted farmers out there already keep an eye on your neighbours have a chat! The price discrepancy between...- beltbreaker
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Do stewardship payments etc set a base rent tenant farmers can pay?
I ask as land agents know that tenants can get “x” amount if they put their tenanted farm into “y” scheme. Not good🤦🏻- Pilatus
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Survey: Cost is ‘biggest barrier’ for technology use on farms
Written by Louise Hickey from Agriland In a recent survey, 86% of farmers and agricultural industry professionals stated they believe cost is the biggest barrier to the use of technology on farms. The survey was carried out by the Institute of Agricultural Management (IAgrM) ahead of the...- Agriland RSS
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Wireworm In Potatoes
I've recently started leasing some land that was in continuous grass for years. I've noticed a good bit of wireworm damage on tubers. A neighbour recommended mustard as a biofumigant but advisor said I'd be wasting my time. Question is, what biocontrol are you guys using? -
Companion cropping in wheat.
Any ideas what might survive a pre em on wheat? OSR volunteers may suffice on some but what else? Is there anything or do we have to risk missing the pre em? -
Biomass incorporation or graze and spray?
Grazing removes the nutrients that have ro be replaced for the next crop to thrive, does mindset need to change where a residual crop should be incorporated to feed the livestock in the field not just on it? Spraying it off and expecting soil life to break down dry dead material when what it...- Sid
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Red clover silage
Finally managed to cut our new red clover rye grass ley today. Just wondering if anyone has any tips on making a good job of it. It’s going to be put into round bales. Is there any difference to straight grass silage. TIA.- Hughesy
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Sfi versus crop
Just jotted some rough figures down i could be miles out please discuss- Gedd
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Regenerative farming potatoes?
McCain tv advert says their farmers are growing potatoes using regenerative farming methods. Is that possible?- Scrambler
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