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Agronomist and Arable Farmer September 28th
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Even in the absence of soil diseases, results from a new independent study have shown that sowing winter wheat seed protected with the specialist SDHI fungicide seed treatment, sedaxane, can lead to longer roots, greener leaves and increased yield. Conducted by Dr Tudor Dawkins as part of a master’s degree with the University of Warwick, the study tracked the development …
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A landmark collaboration has been agreed between Trinity AgTech and the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), signalling a new era for delivering on UK farming’s full potential. It comes at a pivotal moment in the trajectory of the industry through collaboration between the statutory funded levy board, and a distinctive private corporation. The privileged collaboration will focus on environmental …
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Stanhay and its UK distributor, GRIMME UK, are set to unveil the latest advancements in precision drilling at this year’s British Carrot Growers Association Demonstration Day. Visitors to the West Knapton event on 7th October will be the first to see Stanhay’s new X Series. The X Series comprises the X10 and the X30, with the latter taking centre stage on …
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Key products for renewing the performance of tillage implements with fresh soil-engaging parts will be a focus of the Spaldings stand at the Midlands Machinery Show on November 9/10 at the Newark Showground in Nottinghamshire. Spaldings Agriculture offers a choice of soil-wearing parts to suit different implements and farm budgets, with its own SPL Ultra range of premium-quality points, wings …
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Maize growers and contractors from across the northwest got an insight into the latest varieties and growing techniques when Hutchinsons opened the doors to its Carlisle Regional Technology Centre in Cumbria this month. It is the 12th year that Smalmstown Farm has hosted the maize trials, which are tailored to finding new ways of maximising the output of maize grown …
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Yamaha has launched a new range of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and recreational off-road vehicles (ROVs). New special editions of the Kodiak 450 and 700 ATVs are both available with two tone paint work and alloy wheels, whilst the Grizzly ATV can now be specified with exclusive graphics and 27-inch Zilla Maxxis tyres on 14-inch cast aluminium wheels. For the first …
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The September 2021 issue is now available online! with exciting news about the launch of the National Arable & Grassland Awards News: Eco friendly insecticides News: Omnia links up with Claas News analysis: Miccro nutrition for oilseed rape News analysis: Lamport year 8 Opinion: Farm safety: more training needed Awards: National Arable & Grassland awards launched Agronomy matters: Sheep in …
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A grower-focused technical day, hosted by NIAB EMR, will take place again this year to share the latest innovative research into soft fruit production. Research results from projects looking at pest and disease control, to future strawberry varieties, will be shared at an online webinar on Tuesday 16th November 2021. The event will feature a wide range of topics, starting with …
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The role of agri-tech in the journey towards more economically and environmentally sustainable farming is the focus of Agri-EPI annual conference on 28 October. The free, online event will bring together farmers and the wider agri-food industry, technology developers and start-ups, investors, and researchers. A series of round-table discussions will explore the role of data and technology in improving productivity …
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A 76 per cent increase in Countryside Stewardship Scheme (CSS) applications is being reported by one agricultural business consultancy amid signs that farmers are adapting their businesses to the cut in direct subsidies. Brown&Co says it has submitted applications for 315 clients farming 158,800 acres and encompassing 33,000 acres of scheme features in the last application window. The CSS offers …
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The Land of the Fanns Landscape Partnership Scheme and the RSPB are holding an event at Thames Chase Forest Centre on Wednesday 20 October 2021 to encourage local farmers to protect and encourage wildlife on their land. The Land of the Fanns has partnered with the RSPB to run a year-long project engaging farmers across the area to help them …
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