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…
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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…
CHAP and AHDB launch UK GHG emissions baseline benchmark report
To help sectors identify areas for improvement and to facilitate positive change, Crop Health and Protection…
Bayer Environmental Science to become standalone company Envu
Derived from the words ‘environment’ and ‘vision’, the Cinven-acquired business Envu has been developed with…
Don’t get caught out by early maturing maize crops, warns Wynnstay crop manager
With hot and dry growing season conditions, UK maize growers are being urged to check…
Government grants £3.3m in funding to Miscanthus upscaling project
The second phase of the UK government’s Biomass Feedstocks Innovation Programme has awarded a project,…
NFU News: Growers to showcase value of environmental delivery during #YourHarvest
As the arable sector marks the start of harvest with the launch of the #YourHarvest…