With harvest underway for many, farmers are urged to maximise the use of organic matter from crop residues to boost seedbed quality in dry soils, while reducing the need for autumn fertiliser applications.
David Newton, technical product manager at Timac Agro UK, says despite the fact...
We speak to Cumbrian farmers, and CLA members, Claire and Sam Beaumont about their regenerative approach to livestock farming in the uplands
Claire & Sam with their herd of Shorthorns
Sam and Claire Beaumont farm in partnership with Claire’s parents at the 385-acre Gowbarrow Hall Farm in the...
Harper are taking significant sums of money (certainly 6 figures, possibly 7) from Defra to research a problem that doesn't exist.
Rumenco are backing this to the hilt - cash possibly, resources certainly - as there will be plenty of money to be made in solving that problem that doesn't exist...
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I am setting up a collaborative project to develop a biological method of control for black grass. For this I will be setting up the 'Black Grass Biology Group' where farmers will work alongside our technical team to develop a biological control method ON FARM.
If this sounds of interest...
Let’s start a harvest 23 thread! So how far do we all think we are from starting? Winter barley rapidly ripening here early start is on the cards. First week of july maybe, rape just starting to lose its greenness also!
“By harnessing the power of 'Molecular Priming' technologies and leveraging natural compounds derived from marine algae, we aim to enhance crop resilience and protect against the increasing stresses brought about by adverse weather conditions. The CropPrime project exemplifies the power of...
Fifty successful innovative projects have been announced from four key competitions in the latest Farming Innovation Programme milestones.
Following the completion of four substantial competitions under the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs’ (Defra) Farming Innovation Programme...
Hi All,
For those who use an agronomist to help with work load who’s got a rec for T3?
Its very dry and wheat of our sensible varieties here very clean (Siskin /Extase etc)
Is teb/prochloraz the general go to in this rusty weather?Will it be needed?
For those that prescribe for themselves...
Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland
Some winter barley crops are at a high risk of lodging, if the weather turns wet between now and harvest.
This is the view of agronomist, Richard Owens, who manages a selection of cereal and potato crops in counties Antrim and Down.
“I walked a...
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Picture from my spring wheat field drilled 10th of May. Had 2-3 mm of rain since then, so its very dry. I adjusted the depth of fert this year, and suspect it might have been a little bit too shallow, and as the ground is drying out and the roots seeking down they cant really get much...
Seaweed could avert food crisis caused by extreme weather
Written by Paul Brown from the Guardian
Scientists believe Ulva can become a staple crop via undersea farming – once people acquire a taste for it
Extreme weather events have been reducing crop yields across the world and many European...
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Soil conditions are nothing new, but a new five-year trial highlights the benefits of improved soil health across the rotation.
CPM finds out more.
By Rob Jones
Soil health has risen to the top of the agenda in recent years, with many farmers reducing tillage to promote the...
Written by janineadamson from CPM Magazine
Maximising the carbon capture credentials of seaweed for use in agriculture is the aim of a new partnership between Irish shellfish farmers and a Dorset start-up.
The collaboration has led to the launch of a new seaweed farm – based on a unique...
Went to LIFTON FARM SHOP today,new potatoes 76 pence per 100grams ! £7600 per tonne, mrs Devonboy asked me if i wanted any for tea,guess my answer, it was 2 words. (n)
Story from the Daily Telegraph:
A British sausage maker has axed almost its entire range of vegan products after admitting that the market was over-hyped.
Heck, which is based in Yorkshire, said it had cut the size of its vegan range from around 15 products down to...
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