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Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland UK farming unions have issued a joint statement calling for support for farmers to facilitate sustainable agriculture ahead of COP28. The unions are comprised of the National Farmers’ Union (NFU), NFU Cymru, NFU Scotland and the Ulster Farmers’...

Written by Francess McDonnell from Agriland The average upland farm business in England has lost 37% of its support payments under the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Defra’s) current funding arrangements, according to new research published today (Monday, November 27)...

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-67540190 On the face of it, madness. However, given more thought, maybe not. Presumably a ban would just have created a new black market, funded criminality, extra burden for customs, etc. So why not keep it under control and use the revenue for the...

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland Farmers affected by severe flooding in parts of Scotland this autumn will be eligible to apply for grants of up to £30,000 to help repair man-made flood banks. The £1.8 million scheme will be open for applications next month and will be...

Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) is confirming no let-up in the campaign to secure a special aid package for potato growers in Northern Ireland. A recent survey confirms that up to 50% of potato crops have been destroyed in recent floods, with many...

Hello all, I’m a radio journalist and I currently work for a not-for-profit organisation called Round Our Way. We’re telling stories about the effects of the climate crisis across the UK and we aim to represent the voices and concerns of people too often overlooked by the climate debate. We’re...

This year isn't going to be one.

Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland The importance of crop establishment cannot be stressed enough. It is the most critical period within all tillage life-cycles, as it is the time when the yield potential is set. All challenges crops face during the season serves to reduce the final...

At a ADA meeting yesterday I asked the EA head flood risk manager to give a straight direct answer to not dredging rivers. Answer, there is nothing saying they cant dredge, they cant however destroy habitat their own biodiversity department stops them even before they can start. They have to do...

Coverage of NAO report on resilience to flooding Written by Defra Press Office There is widespread coverage this morning of a report by the National Audit Office into the Government’s long-term ambition to create a nation more resilient to future flood and coastal erosion risk and whether...

Might interest a few. Can someone post it on here?

Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland It has been estimated that cereal growers in Northern Ireland have succeeded in getting no more than 50% of the ground earmarked for winter crops actually planted out. “This is a very rough figure”, said Robin Bolton, a senior advisor with the College...

Landscape Recovery: ‘We want to prove that this works and it can work across the country’ Written by The Evenlode Landscape Recovery Project Team When you think of the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, rolling green hills and chocolate box villages immediately come to mind...

Hi, I'm a student, and not directly related to farming. You see a lot these days about plant based diets and the like, in common media, so I just wanted to do some fact checking with you guys. Anyone grown animals and crops on the same fields (perhaps in rotation)? Does it produce better...

Written by Agriland Team from Agriland Met Éireann has issued a Status Orange warning for wind for 16 counties, while the entire country will be under a Status Yellow warning for both wind and rain. The warnings are issued ahead of the incoming Storm Debi. The Status Orange wind warning...

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland Members of Calderdale Council’s Cabinet will discuss flood risk and drainage at a meeting tomorrow (November 13). The council will consider two reports relating to the development of supplementary planning documents (SPD) – the first of which...

I gave up second wheats a good few years ago due to grassweed control, lack of!, thought I'd give it another go as the farm is cleaner and now running a disc direct drill, flooding aside, it looks terrible, what have people learnt with DD second wheat, as I'm now hearing advice along the lines...

Hello fellow farmers and enthusiasts, As we stand at the crossroads of a rapidly evolving world, the agricultural sector is facing unprecedented challenges and opportunities. The essence of farming has always been as much about heritage as it is about sustenance. Yet, the winds of change...

Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland Between 55% and 60% of Northern Ireland’s 2023 potato crop is still in the ground, for the most part, rotting in the drills. This is the assessment of the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) presidential team, the members of which visited potato and...

Hi, I think I probably know the answer to this but thought it try the forum and see if I’m missing a trick, I’m trying to work out the most efficient and effective use of our FYM from the cows and calf s Cows run loose in a cubicle shed with their calves in a bedded creep pen. The cubicles are...