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Agronomist and Arable Farmer September 30th
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The Government has announced new plans to unlock the power of gene editing to help farmers grow more resilient, nutritious, and productive crops. The British Society of Plant Breeders (BSPB) chief executive Samantha Brooke commented on the Defra announcement saying: “This is the most significant policy breakthrough in UK plant breeding for more than 20 years. We welcome confirmation that Defra will adopt …
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Visitors to this year's British Potato Show in Harogate are expected to make a b-line for GRIMME UK's renowned hospitality (and to find out about the latest innovations in machinery) GRIMME UK thinks that 2019's British Potato Show was its busiest ever, with hundreds of visitors enjoying free food and drink as well as being introduced to the company's latest …
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With residual herbicide performance often at the mercy of the weather, achieving 97% blackgrass control is no easy task, so how can growers sway the odds in their favour this autumn? Adjuvants could be the answer, says Interagro. The challenge The start of a new cropping calendar marks the start of a new chance to reset the score in the …
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Kuhn’s new integral furrow press has been on show for the first time in the UK at a cultivation demonstration event in Shropshire. Available currently for the 4, 5 and 6 body models of the company’s Vari-Master L in-furrow ploughs, the Duo-Liner operates totally independently of the primary cultivator to offer the possibility of a drill-ready seedbed in a single …
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Tellus Natural Capital, a specialist consultancy focussed on advising landowners and farmers on the opportunities for natural capital, officially launched today with an event in London. Tellus Natural Capital advises landowners on the assessment of natural capital assets and the potential for creating new income streams from public funds and private investment. It helps landowners and farmers work together at …
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Responding to the government announcement on future regulation of precision breeding techniques such as gene editing, following a three month consultation, NFU Vice President Tom Bradshaw said: “It is very encouraging to see the government’s view that new precision breeding techniques, such as gene editing, have the potential to offer huge benefits to UK farming,the environment and the public, and will be vital in helping us …
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Farm machinery and legislation is ever-evolving, and focussing on efficiencies is even more crucial than ever given the withdrawal of Basic Payments and need for profitability. Fortunately, visitors to the Midlands Machinery Show on 9-10 November will be given an insight into the latest equipment and advice to help their businesses to adapt and thrive. “Featuring 100s of exhibitors including …
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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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