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Written by Matt Hopkins from Precision Ag Today you can see robots that can do practically anything. But not, apparently, pick fruit at its peak. The post Automated Harvest In Fruit Orchards Remains a Challenge appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative. Continue reading on the Precision Ag...

Written by Justin Roberts from Agriland Landini, part of the Argos Tractor Group, has two events to celebrate this year. The first being the 140th anniversary of its foundation by Giovanni Landini, who established a business in Fabbrico in 1884, while the second is that it is now 30 years...

Why the flies flurrying around your fruit bowl are not fruit flies – and how to get rid of them Written by Natalie Parletta from the Guardian Vinegar flies can get out of control quickly. From ditching your fruit bowl to using apple cider vinegar, try these simple hacks to rid your kitchen of...

Horticultural farmers and growers in England – apply for an FETF grant today Written by Ben Keene Credit: iorek7z With the deadline fast approaching, I want to encourage horticulture growers and farmers in England – and contractors to them – to consider applying for a grant offered through...

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland The UK government’s new £7 million Community Green Spaces Fund aims to boost access to nature and support rural communities across England to become more “green-fingered”. The fund, which was announced today (Saturday, March 23), will facilitate...

Hi all, I've been lurking on this forum some time, former tractor driver, now working in engineering. Happy to control any of the deer species, as well as rabbits/pigeons although deer are my real passion. I shoot for the table, process all my game myself for the family. Currently shooting...

I farm heavy silty clay with flints. No ditches, no land drains. Good strong wheat land, if unforgiving. I've been trying to grow cover crops on and off for the last 9 yrs. With one exception, they have all been disastrous. Summer cover crops in place of a spring crop, on the other hand, can...

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...

With: 1 veganism on the wane, 2 decreasing health concerns surrounding saturated fat and, 3 increasing concerns around the health effects of ‘industrial seed oils’, is it time someone produced some crisps cooked in beef dripping? I don’t think there are any available, correct me if I’m...

The Devon County Agricultural Association is delighted to announce Michael Caines MBE as President of the 2024 Devon County Show. Michael Caines MBE is one of the UK's most esteemed and celebrated chefs, known for his culinary prowess and innovative approach. Beyond his success in the...

Written by Maeve Hennessy from Agriland A new study published today (Wednesday, February 28) in the Journal of Applied Ecology has shown that bugs such as, hoverflies, lacewings and ladybirds play an important role in keeping Britain’s apples healthy. The research team, led by the University...

So to get our heads around how useful this support offered by Rishi yesterday, who plans to take advantage of the FETF capital grants this year ...

Webinar follow up: the farming offer in 2024 Written by Becky Briggs On Friday 26 January, we held a webinar for farmers. We went through the actions and payments available through our environmental land management schemes in 2024. This webinar was held in collaboration with the Farming...

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland Organisers of the Royal Bath & West Show have said the event will be a “grand celebration of rural life”. The three-day long event will take place at the Bath & West Showground near Shepton Mallet, Somerset, from May 30 until June 1, 2024. Head...

The current offer for horticultural growers and farmers Written by The Team Credit: Michael Brown 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...

This is the number someone has come up with for the Welsh government for losses down to the new agriculture policy. Great news. Not.

Spotlight on new actions: agroforestry and improvements to our trees and woodland offer Written by The Team The Agricultural Transition Plan update includes the full range of new and updated Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) actions and the payment rates available in 2024. In this...

https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/RedTractorStakeholder/ I have just had this bought to my attention. Red tractor survey to ‘inform’ the reviewers. first I have heard of it, nothing in the latest member matters, on any email or on social media. feels like they are trying to keep it quiet as usual.

2024 may be a year of change for some but as discussed on many platforms is tree planting and putting land into stewardship the right way to be headed? I monetary terms yes but as history has shown us in the past our island nation cannot rely on foreign food supply. Only chap I’ve noticed...

So looking at various options. stihl for their multi tool long reach pole saw and hedge trimmer is 3x price of anything else…. Do the battery versions from other makes work? Anyone used them??