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Written by janineadamson from CPM Magazine A Group 2 winter wheat has bucked recent trends of low specific weights for milling quality to perform beyond expected for one Northamptonshire grower. Emma Bletsoe says she’s ‘delighted’ with her first crop of Mayflower and as a result, plans to...

Calling Cornish Farmers! 🌾 Join us on Saturday, September 16th, 2023, for Climate Vision's FREE flood prevention event, 10 AM - 1 PM, including a pasty lunch. It's a unique opportunity to see how your farm can thrive while helping the environment. 🌧️💪 📍 Location: Heartlands, Pool This...

ESCHBACH, Germany, June 21, 2023 – Corteva Agriscience has opened its first combined crop protection and seed research laboratory in EMEA, helping drive innovation and deliver sustainable solutions for farmers. With almost €6m of investment, the expansion of the R&D site in Eschbach, Germany...

At a recent Innovative Farmers event a farmer asked the question: which tree species should I choose to provide the best nutritional supplements for my dairy cows? Ideally, there would be a simple table of tree species with their nutritional benefits listed next to them, and this would answer...

Our global food systems are at a crossroads. With a growing population, increasing environmental concerns, and changing consumer expectations, the need for sustainable food systems has never been more pressing. However, transitioning from our current practices to more sustainable models is no...

VICTORIA HALLIDAY As our climate changes, farmers are branching out when it comes to decisions on what they should grow. Here, we look at some crops that might fare well as UK temperatures increase, and consider how these might fit into a more sustainable farming system. On a farm in West...

Listen to the podcast here: https://ahdb.org.uk/news/sowing-success-bridging-research-and-practice-for-clover-establishment-and-management Our latest podcast is dedicated to the establishment and management of clover. Join us as we delve into the science of clover cultivation, best practices...

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Download PDF What does a sustainable farming future look like? CPM discovers how privately funded natural capital marketplaces could be integral to supporting both sustainable and profitable farming businesses, making them more viable for a changing future. By Melanie Jenkins Private funding...

Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF Effectively managing the canopy characteristics of sugar beet is the foundation of a healthy and profitable crop. In a world where the list of pest and disease threats keeps growing, CPM explores the importance of maximising the green leaf...

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland Results of a new survey carried out by the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) have revealed that over one in five dairy farmers (23%) are unsure if their business will continue producing milk beyond 2025. The NFU Dairy Intentions Survey asked dairy...

It’s the ‘Swiss army knife of the sea’. But can kelp survive rising marine heat? Written by Whitney Bauck from the Guardian As warming oceans threaten the farming of the sustainable crop, scientists work to make the industry climate resilient Ocean temperatures have hit record highs this...

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland The Oxford Farming Conference (OFC) is seeking three new directors to “help shape the future of the organisation”. The OFC, which takes place annually every January, is run by a group of voluntary directors. The new appointments will serve a...

....we ran out of home produced food. https://www.agriland.co.uk/farming-news/government-support-for-resilient-food-supply-chain-needed-nfu/ Fair play to the NFU for highlighting the fact. Shame agriland edited out what action the NFU are calling for. What specific measures do folk on here...

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has today (Wednesday, August 9) called for more resilient food supply chains in the face of “global shock” and extreme weather. President of the NFU, Minette Batters, called for the UK government to “take an...

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland The Dairy Show is set to the Bath & West Showground in Somerset on October 4, 2023, and will showcase the latest innovation in the dairy industry as well as facilitating discussions on matters topical to producers. Organisers of the Dairy Show...

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland Three Scottish farming businesses have been nominated for the Innovation in Farming Award as part of the national Helping it Happen Awards scheme organised by Scottish Land & Estates. Arbikie Highland Estate; Wilson’s Farm and Kitchen; and...

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland Rural areas make up 98% of Scotland’s landmass and 17% of its population, a new report has shown. The Rural and Islands Report 2023, launched by Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC), is the first report to be released of a series of annual reports...

Written by Aisling O'Brien from Agriland Danone has reported net sales in the first half (H1) of 2023 reached €14.2 billion, up 8.4% on a like-for-like basis compared to the same period last year. The Paris-headquartered global food and beverage group reported that pricing increased by 9.4% in...

Further innovation grants coming soon Written by Joss Wallace Jeremy Keith This month, we will open another round of the Small R&D Partnership Projects competition and, in September, another round of the Feasibility Studies competition will follow. Both competitions, representing a...