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The latest AHDB market report shows EU wheat markets firmed yesterday on the back of strong export demand and rising tensions between Ukraine and bordering EU states. Last Friday, The European Union said it would not extend the ban on imports of Ukrainian grain to Ukraine’s five EU neighbours. However, Poland, Hungary and Slovakia have extended the ban themselves, with …
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The competition will end on 30th September, after which we will select 50 farmers for the trial. *Terms and conditions apply.
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Bringing the application deadline for industrial hemp licenses forward by just a few weeks could encourage more farmers to grow this so-called ‘super crop’ in Scotland, say industry experts. Hemp has the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 140 percent and 540 percent compared to oilseed rape and sugar beet respectively when grown for biofuel. It smothers …
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The Prime Minister’s plan ‘to have a better, more honest debate’ about how we reach Net Zero by 2050 is welcomed by JCB. The company wants battery-electric and hydrogen technology to be included in the Government’s plans to decarbonise in what it hopes will lead to a plan for practical and affordable alternatives to fossil fuels. JCB’s own plans to …
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As part of its bid to increase the integrity of its assurance scheme, Scottish Quality Crops (SQC) is moving from an annual scheme to a product certification model. This means that audits can take place throughout the year and grain passports can be issued earlier in the year to relieve the pressure of receiving these in time for harvest. Teresa …
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Plans for a consultation with industry over the possible introduction of a Digital Passport for Combinable Crops have been confirmed by the project’s Leadership Group to take place during autumn 2023. Digitising paper passports to improve food and feed safety data communication, through supply chains, has been discussed for more than a decade. Over the last year a much-simplified version …
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Improving Soil Health is the theme of the latest BASIS online classroom. Designed to help farmers and agronomists enhance soil health through informed decision-making and practical application it allows participants to complete short individual topic areas or opt for a bundled approach. The curriculum is meticulously curated, catering to a diverse audience and enabling participants to gain insights into managing …
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