The future of plant breeding is ‘diversity and big data’
The key message taken from a recent conference hosted by Crop Health and Protection (CHAP)…
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Norfolk farmer squares off fields with Miscanthus
A Norfolk arable farmer is using Miscanthus to square off awkwardly shaped fields, in a…
Build farm profitability and sustainability by visiting Hutchinsons at Croptec
To help growers meet the challenges of rising costs, changes to farm support, and increasingly…
Ground-breaking sustainable farming programme seeks next round of applicants
Farmers are being urged to apply for a landmark three-year programme designed to help them…
Spray Assist assures best practice application
Selecting farm sprayer settings with the Syngenta Spray Assist App will ensure operators are always…
Solar success: a long-term energy solution for farmers
Installing solar PV technology is a ‘no-brainer’ for farmers thinking about investing in long-term energy…
USDA invests in Regenerative agriculture
United States agriculture secretary Tom Vilsack has announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture is…
Miscanthus investment pays off for Worcestershire sheep farmer
Kidderminster-based sheep farmer Marcus Wilson chose to plant Miscanthus in 2016, after experiencing price volatility in…
Regenerative farming conference at the Midlands Machinery Show
The NFU will hold a half-day conference on regenerative farming at the Midlands Machinery Show…
To preserve forage, a nutritionist advises that dry cows and young stock be switched to straw-based rations
Feeding a straw or wholecrop-based ration could be a cost-effective solution to the drought-induced forage…