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Agronomist and Arable Farmer January 11th
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A combination of high fertiliser prices, reduced nitrogen availability and market speculation on energy values backed by a proven agronomic reputation for being one of the best entries for first wheats, all point towards a positive year for pulses says Jack Holgate, Break Crop and Cover Crop manager for Independent seed breeder Elsoms Seeds. With three of the top five …
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At a time when farmers and growers are facing increasing exposure to higher energy costs, this announcement from BEIS could not be more welcome. What is it? The Government offers a discount on the Climate Change Levy (CCL) for those who enter into a Climate Change Agreement (CCA). Any operator of a facility that carries out eligible indoor pig rearing, …
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The January 2022 issue is now available online! News: Topcon consoles accreditation News: New straw rake at LAMMA News: Innovation to overcome regen challenge News Analysis: Hands free research moves on News Analysis: Farmers still unsure about carbon Opinion: Still a great industry Agronomy Matters: BASF potato pipeline Agronomy Matters: British potato round-up Compliance: SFI: What is agreed for 2022? …
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With Nitrogen prices at an all-time high, it is more important than ever that growers realistically evaluate the true yield potential of their crops. Chris Hoskins, Hutchinsons digital farming manager for the South, shares his views on how best to approach spring fertiliser applications to ensure a viable return on investment. We have seen such massive variations in purchase price …
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Professional registry service BASIS is set to launch a new register of professional, accredited environmental advisers. This new registry aims to provide a directory of credible, verified individuals, setting a baseline of professional standards for advice in the farm and land management sector. Teresa Meadows, BASIS head of environment and public affairs, said that the organisation has answered calls from …
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The World’s number one telescopic handler range – the JCB Loadall – has been expanded with the introduction of the mid-range 538-70 to give farmers and growers yet more choice in an already comprehensive offering of performance, features and specifications. The 538-70 is a genuine seven metre machine that slots into the Loadall Series III line-up with 3,800kg maximum lift …
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NFU Vice President Tom Bradshaw has criticsed the the Government for the lack of information given regarding the future farming support scheme announced earlier this week by George Eustice at the Oxford Farming Conference. "There are still a number of questions that need answers, not least the costs farmers are likely to incur from participating in these new schemes and …
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UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has launched a new government-funded initiative, the Driving the Electric Revolution challenge, calling on the UK to create the supply chains necessary to manufacture electric off-highway vehicles such to be used in sectors such as agriculture to help the country meet its carbon emissions target. With a fund totalling nearly £80 million, UKRI is investing …
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A new paper in high-impact journal Nature Food has promised to 'transform global agriculture' by highlighting the productive relationships between farmers and scientists in solving urgent challenges facing agriculture. The paper, co-authored by ADAS researchers urges agricultural research organisations and funders to recognise that it is essential to build: "Productive relationships between farmers and scientists … catalysed by the analytical, …
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