Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland
A new calving interval of 410 days measured on an individual animal basis has been added to the Scottish Suckler Beef Support Scheme (SSBSS).
The Scottish government said the new calving interval will help cut emissions intensity and make beef...
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Smart technology in agriculture is progressing at a rate of knots with new innovations promising to optimise workflow, streamline processes and utilise every ounce of data available. CPM digs into some of these unfolding technologies.
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Maize is fast growing in popularity with increasing numbers of arable farmers believing it capable of delivering significant production, economic and even environmental benefits. CPM evaluates its potential.
By Rob Jones
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Webinar follow up: the offer for arable and horticulture growers
Written by Becky Briggs
On Thursday 29 February, we held a webinar for arable and field horticulture growers in England.
In the session, we covered the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI), Countryside Stewardship (CS), the...
The future of hedgerow protections in England: consultation response
Written by Richard Harrison
Credit: Peter O'Connor
Hedgerows are a vital part of our countryside. They benefit our wildlife, the environment and our landscapes.
Hedgerows play an important role in farming. They slow...
Join our webinar for arable and horticultural growers
Written by Becky Briggs
On Thursday 29 February, we’re holding a webinar for arable and field horticulture growers in England.
In the session, we'll cover the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI), Countryside Stewardship (CS) and the...
Farming Podcast: making SFI work on our upland beef and sheep farm
Written by Michael Sturla
In this episode of Defra's Farming podcast, our regional engagement lead Michael Sturla talks to Robin and Christopher Milton.
Robin and Christopher (also known as 'Buster') are a father and son...
The current offer for horticultural growers and farmers
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The horticultural sector is a vital part of the UK economy. It contributed £4.3 billion in 2022. Ornamental growers make a significant contribution to promoting wellbeing and contribute £1.5...
Written by janineadamson from CPM Magazine
Unforeseen consequences of the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) are a concern for independent agronomists after they were briefed on the recent updates at their annual conference last week.
An interactive poll before the SFI update session revealed...
I'm drawing up an on-farm system that facilitates a continuous production of parasitoids for use in IPM using artificial hosts such as wax worms and rice moths.
Waxworms etc are not the natural hosts for many parasitoids, and although they may not give the parasitoid yields that companies such...
I have been drawing up an on-farm system that automates production of easily scalable parasitoid hosts such as waxworms, rice moths and mealworms, for rearing of beneficial parasitoids.
Waxworms etc are not the natural hosts for many parasitoids, but although they may not give the parasitoid...
As a Scot in Scotland how does it all work.
Is it competitive?
I read about all these £500/ha options going in on up to 50% of some areas, surely its not that simple?
On an arable farm what % could you theoretically do under the various options?
We don't know what they are going to do up here...
Arable and Horticulture webinar follow up
Written by Becky Briggs
Credit: Bs0u10e0
We recently held a webinar for arable and horticulture farmers. Our aim was to go through the 2023 Sustainable Farming Incentive offer for those farm types and answer your questions.
You can watch a...
Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland
Orion FT has said it welcomes the government’s Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) providing an income of £45/ha to farmers taking an integrated pest management (IPM) approach.
Biostimulant specialist James Kennedy of Orion FT said these...
I am looking for soft fruit farmers in Scotland to fill my survey on Integrated Pest Management perceptions and implementation for a Msc assignment survey link:
https://forms.gle/HKZotroydStMaBGz9
If you can fill the survey it would be incredibly appreciated!!!! Huge help for my assignment...
Join our SFI webinar for arable farmers and horticultural farmers
Written by Becky Briggs
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On Monday 4 December, we’re holding a webinar for arable farmers and horticultural farmers in England to learn more about the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI).
The hour-long...
Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland
Blackgrass is a particularly persistent weed of winter wheat. Its success is largely due to widespread, multiple-herbicide resistance.
A new study has shown that whether or not blackgrass will be herbicide-resistant depends on more than just what is...
Fostering the use of biocontrol solutions in the EU
Now more than ever, European farmers need a wide range of tools to protect their crops from pest and disease pressure. Climate change is further exacerbating those issues at a time when we need to produce more sustainably. Policy initiatives...
Written by Rachael Harper from CPM Magazine
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It might be desirable to imagine a world where fungicides aren’t necessary, but the fact is they’re a fundamental pillar supporting effective crop production. CPM explores the value of independent oilseed rape fungicide trials.
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Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland
Pest control products manufacturer, Lodi UK, has said rodent numbers have risen sharply following Covid-19 and, as temperatures fall, rodents will seek shelter on farms.
If not controlled, the company said, rodents could ruin grain stores.
Lodi...
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