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Agronomist and Arable Farmer September 16th
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A UK-wide research and demonstration platform for biomass energy crops is being developed by NIAB. Funded as part of the Government’s Biomass Feedstocks Innovation (BFI) Programme launched earlier this year, NIAB aims to provide growers with independent information and advice on varieties, agronomic practices and equipment suitable for cultivating a range of biomass crops on marginal land. Dr Michael Gifford, NIAB’s Director …
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The Oxford Farming Conference (OFC) will deliver an exciting new programme for individuals who demonstrate leadership potential and have never attended the world-renowned event. The OFC Inspire Programme will offer fully funded grants to 18 individuals to attend the Oxford Farming Conference from 5th to 7th January 2022, including accommodation and dinners. Supported by the The Institute for Agriculture and Horticulture (TIAH), …
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The September 2021 issue is now available online! with exciting news about the launch of the National Arable and Grassland Awards News: Eco friendly insecticides News: Omnia links up with class News analysis: Miccronutrition for oilseed rape News analysis: Lamport year Opinion: Farm safety: more taining needed Awards: Arable and grassland awards launched Agronomy matters: Sheep in rotation Agronomy: Low …
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UK AgTech specialist Light Science Technologies (LST) has been announced as a finalist in the forthcoming 2021 Vertical Farming World Awards, in recognition of its sustainable grow light range nurturGROW. The Derby-based company has been shortlisted in the Best Sustainability Initiative category, selected by a renowned panel of independent judges representing all corners of the global industry. Recently launched, nurturGROW’s unique innovation is underpinned …
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BASIS, an independent standard setting organisation within food production and land management, have developed their digital learning services further by updating the BASIS Classroom. The BASIS Classroom is a unique online learning platform which is currently exclusively available for members of the BASIS Professional Register. Over the past 15 months the system has been used extensively with over 20,000 courses …
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Simon Fox, MD of Emerald Research Ltd, learned this week that Defra was delaying the release of its consultation “Creating an Enabling Regulatory Environment for Enhanced Efficiency Fertilisers” that is evaluating the regulatory approaches to biostimulants. Defra was due to publish the consultation in August 2021, but as we move into September, the industry has been told that “Defra is …
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With the key post emergence herbicide propyzamide expected to be in short supply this autumn due to transport and logistical challenges, late oilseed rape and winter bean growers must look for alternative chemistry in the fight against grassweeds. With post emergence herbicide options now very limited, particularly in winter beans, the most effective alternative option is to apply a robust …
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Monkton Court Farms has become the latest potato grower to receive Haith's next-generation mobile grading system. Philip Smith, who grows Desiree and King Edward potatoes across 60 hectares in East Kent, took delivery of the state-of-the-art grader this month. Mr Scott's previous grader was purchased in 1999 and had reached the end of its natural life, becoming slow and inaccurate. …
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