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Agronomist and Arable Farmer Newsletter Jan 28th
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North Shropshire farmer, Jim Mullock, has been growing Terravesta AthenaTM Miscanthus as part of the farm’s net zero strategy. “When deciding to grow Miscanthus we were mindful of the ‘net zero’ ambitions of agriculture and the need for every farm business to take an honest look at its carbon footprint, so with the crop’s carbon sequestration potential and undeniable wildlife benefits, …
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UK farmers looking at environmental diversification are being encouraged to consider leasing their land for solar development to secure long-term secure returns and help to lower UK emissions. The UK large scale solar market is thriving as the cost of solar panels reduce, government policy becomes more focussed on a low carbon economy and more efficient equipment results in increased attractiveness of this …
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Amazone has extended the Precea family with a new 8-row machine. The 3-point linkage mounted, high-speed precision air seeder with its over-pressure singling system is perfect for sowing row crops such as maize, soya, sunflowers, beet, rape or sorghum. In future, the rigid Precea 6000 and the folding Precea 6000-2 will be available. Both models can be supplied either without …
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The AIC has welcomed the renewal of the EU’s temporary experiment on the inspection of pre-basic and basic crops by licenced inspectors, and the recognition of its importance in the UK by Defra. This temporary experiment, implemented through Commission Implementing Decision EU 2020/1106, became domestic law in England, Wales and Scotland on 1 January 2021 and lasts until 31 July …
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The Kverneland machinery range is set to grow with a full range of mounted and trailed sprayers being rolled out through the dealer network. Choices include tractor-mounted iXter A and iXter B models with the option of additional capacity from an 1,100-litre iXtra front tank, plus an extensive line-up of iXtrack trailed models comprising T3, T4 and T6 versions. Across …
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All NRoSO members have the opportunity to earn 8 NRoSO points and BASIS members, 8 BASIS points from a new online Annual Training course. The move follows the cancellation of all face-to-face events due to the Covid-19 crisis. City & Guilds and the NRoSO board are ensuring members can continue their essential training and gain points by moving to the …
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