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Agronomist & Arable Farmer 10 May
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Energy offtaker, Limejump, has today launched a first-of-its-kind online service that makes it quicker and easier for renewable energy generators to get the best price for the energy they are producing – whether its wind, anaerobic digestion, hydro, CHP or solar generation. Quotejump is an online platform that is available 24/7 and provides real-time quotes for Fixed Price Power Purchase Agreements …
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Sencrop, a major European ag-tech player in precision farming through its collaborative agro-weather solutions based on micro-climate, today announced an $18 million Series B fundraising round led by JVP, as part of the leading international VC fund’s climate and foodtech initiative. EIT Food, supported by the European Union, Stellar Impact, managed by Telos Impact, IRD Management and Sencrop’s existing shareholders, …
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The May 2022 issue is now available online! News: Solar powered seed and weed robot News: Electric drive drill from Kuhn News: Protein from potatoes News Analysis: Cereals 22 preview Opinion: Revert to BPS Opinion: The most important crop Agronomy matters: Not all biostimulants are the same Oilseeds: Priming technology Oilseeds: No reason to stop growing Holl OSR Root crops: …
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The lack of action to improve rural connectivity is holding UK food production back, the NFU reports as its new Digital Technology Survey reveals that greater broadband and mobile connectivity is needed to meet the needs of modern food and farming businesses. Respondents to the survey stressed that rural areas should have access to the same level of digital service and infrastructure …
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The Steketee EC-Steer parallel steering frame from LEMKEN turns unsteered hoeing machines from popular manufacturers into implements with joystick or even camera steering. It is a simple option for farmers who want to upgrade their existing hoeing technology or switch between systems. Smooth and precise steering The three-point mounted steering frame enables smooth and precise steering while working with open …
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David Bouch, Hutchinsons national seed manager, believes that current market conditions and a wide choice of varieties are causing many to consider including oilseed rape in the rotation for autumn 2022. The question on many growers’ minds is “should I or shouldn’t I?” The first consideration is the end market which is as firm in price as many will ever recall, …
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Laurencekirk-based Ringlink is seeking to appoint board members for a three-year term. Growing in its geographic reach, the machinery ring is looking for people with a background in farming and grounds maintenance, training and trading to bring additional skills and experience into the team and drive forward the cooperative to an exciting future. Ringlink’s Chair, James Porter, said: “Now in …
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Through company expansion, FMC is pleased to have appointed two new members to bolster its marketing and commercial teams. Ed Burks has joined as a product manager while Jason Spencer has taken on the role of key account manager. Ed Burks As a product manager, Mr Burks is working alongside the FMC commercial and technical team to provide effective crop …
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New research by NIAB is set to help growers and agronomists make more effective decisions on spring grassweed herbicide application timing and treatments. The trials, in partnership with Syngenta, will assess the competitiveness and risk of seed return from a range of key grass weeds, according to germination timing. Syngenta grass weeds specialist, Georgina Young, outlined that growers and agronomists …
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