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The NFU is calling for an industry consultation on new SMETA (SEDEX Members Ethical Trade Audit) requirements which will require UK farmers and growers to pay for recruitment and transportation fees for seasonal workers NFU President Tom Bradshaw said: “I am shocked that a decision such as this, which could have detrimental financial implications on our farmers and growers – …
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After the warmest February on record for England and Wales, followed by a very wet March, growers could need all the tools available to them to offset the threat of septoria this year. That’s the warning from Corteva Agriscience with early indicators pointing towards high pressure in crops. Corteva’s cereal fungicide category manager Mike Ashworth said: “The conditions look likely …
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Apple growers can get a grant potentially covering up to 60% of the cost of tractor-mounted camera technology. The funding is available through the latest round of the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) grant and covers any make of tractor-mounted, high-resolution sensors, along with an in-cab terminal to provide on-board data processing. Pricing is based around Aurea Imaging’s TMS …
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A biostimulant that boosts yield by increasing root biomass could present a valuable option to help stressed crops recover from one of the wettest winters in decades, says Agrii’s northern technical manager Jim Carswell. Trials by Agrii with stabilised amine nitrogen (SAN) – like many biostimulants, technically a fertiliser – showed yield increases of up to 0.55t/ha in winter wheat. …
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Lloyds Banking Group has announced a strategic partnership with Projects for Nature to upgrade the protection and restoration of England's natural environment. Projects for Nature, launched by the Secretary of State for Defra at COP28 in December 2023, connects companies with nature recovery projects that have been screened by Defra, Natural England, and the Environment Agency. This partnership is the …
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