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Agronomist and Arable Farmer October 12th
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The average value of arable farmland in England rose to £9,700/acre in Q3 2021 – the highest quarterly average since early 2018. Matthew Sudlow, head of Estates and Farm Agency for Strutt & Parker, says the rise is a reflection of historically low levels of supply in the marketplace, combined with firm demand from a wide range of buyers. “We …
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The October 2021 issue is now available online! with exciting news about the launch of the National Arable & Grassland Awards News: Gene editing gets approval News: Sugar Beet price agreed News analysis: Septoria back with a bang Awards: National Arable and Grassland Awards offer personal development Opinion: How much N can you afford Agronomy matters: Make stewardship work for …
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The October 2021 issue is now available online! with analysis, advice and updates on helping growers lock in carbon and meet net zero targets News: low carbon lager Frontier’s all out effort to go green The value of natural capital What to do about peat Why Miscanthus is a carbon sink Carbon mapping: the way forward Cutting through the noise …
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The average value of arable farmland in England rose to £9,700/acre in Q3 2021 – the highest quarterly average since early 2018. Matthew Sudlow, head of Estates and Farm Agency for Strutt & Parker, says the rise is a reflection of historically low levels of supply in the marketplace, combined with firm demand from a wide range of buyers. “We …
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“Hedges provide food sources, nesting sites, foraging habitats and are wildlife corridors for a huge variety of insects, birds and mammals. They also help prevent soil erosion, give shelter for livestock and sequester carbon. What's not to like!”, says Megan Lock, Farmland Biodiversity Advisor at the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT). Dr Francis Buner, Senior Conservation Scientist, along with Megan and research assistant Jodie Case, will be on …
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Changes to red diesel regulations, new machinery grants and how to work successfully with your contractor are just some of the topics being covered in a seminar at the Midlands Machinery Show. Legislation for red diesel is changing next April, and while agriculture will retain red access, many sectors will lose their red diesel fuel tax entitlement, says Jill Hewitt, …
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Mike Bywater, an experienced and well-respected figure in the agricultural machinery sector, has taken on a new role as territory manager – South West for UK-based manufacturer Claydon. European market leader in direct strip till crop establishment technology, the family-owned and managed company is known for its innovative products, practical designs, and high-quality engineering. Based at Brackley in Northamptonshire, Mr …
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Independent standards setting organisation, BASIS, are working alongside the CropTec show organisers and will be hosting a ‘Careers Corner’ as part of the annual CropTec event for the first time. The ‘Careers Corner’ will be a dedicated area of the show with stands focused on career development, training and education and welcomes everyone attending CropTec whether you are a student, …
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After the postponement of Agritechnica from November 2021 to 27 February – 5 March 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, plans for the event are now in full swing, including at Claas. “Agritechnica is a vital platform for us to communicate with customers and dealers”, summarises Jan-Hendrik Mohr from the Claas Group Executive Board. “Besides that, the world’s leading fair …
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