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Research shows direct drill systems can improve farm resilience

The Syngenta Conservation Agriculture & Sustainable Farming Systems project has published the full five-year results, showing an average 15% increase in profit across the farms under a direct drill system. The project has compared results to full cultivation establishment and all the indicators for ecological and environmental enhancements were more positive with the direct drill system. The research, led by …
Research shows direct drill systems can improve farm resilience

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Trinity AgTech has released three major updates for Sandy, further extending the capabilities of its next generation natural capital navigator.

The developments include a brand-new module – Sandy Central Account – which will enable aggregated reporting and analytics, alongside updates to Sandy’s packhouse and dairy modules. “At Trinity AgTech, we are committed to delivering the best possible natural capital software solution, that follows the latest science and meets the needs of farmers and the wider industry,” says Anna Woodley, manager …
Trinity AgTech has released three major updates for Sandy, further extending the capabilities of its next generation natural capital navigator.

Affinity Water to share latest trial results at Groundswell 2023

Healthy soils, cleaner water and a sustainable future are the key messages that Affinity Water will be demonstrating at this year’s Groundswell event with the launch of their companion cropping trial results. Companion cropping funding is one of the initiatives Affinity Water’s catchment team have been providing farmers in their catchments to help manage water quality, rather than rely on …
Affinity Water to share latest trial results at Groundswell 2023
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Companion cropping to protect oilseed rape

The first few weeks of rape establishment are probably the most important stage of in the crop’s life. Lucy Smith-Reeve of Grainseed has been looking at the impact of growing a companion crop to protect rape at this vulnerable stage. She says that to achieve a good yielding crop, there are key management decisions including variety choice for successful establishment. …
Companion cropping to protect oilseed rape

Dry conditions starting to worry traders

Last week saw UK feed wheat (Nov-23) futures climb near 4%. So far this week markets are mixed, with small gains seen again on Monday, but a small fall seen yesterday. UK feed wheat futures continue to follow the broad movements seen in Chicago and Paris wheat futures, as well as Chicago maize futures. So, why has wheat seen support …
Dry conditions starting to worry traders

Sesvanderhave adds to UK team

Sesvanderhave has strengthened its UK team with the addition of Dean Allwood and Courtney Kilham to support growers in selecting and optimising the use of Sesvanderhave genetics and seed technology. UK managing director, Ian Munnery, said: “Our extensive trials and research work undertaken in the UK and internationally makes it important to share this knowledge with our growers. We also …
Sesvanderhave adds to UK team

Groundswell founder selects JK Machinery’s vibrating sieve cleaner from McArthur Agriculture to upgrade crop separation and cleaning capability

Having first seen JK Machinery’s JCM VibroMAX 10133 vibrating sieve cleaner at Groundswell last year the event’s founder, John Cherry, recognised that it would prove an essential piece of machinery as he increases intercropping as part of the regenerative and agroecological farming practices at Lannock Manor Farm. “After discussions with McArthur Agriculture, I took the decision to invest in a VibroMAX,” explained Cherry. …
Groundswell founder selects JK Machinery’s vibrating sieve cleaner from McArthur Agriculture to upgrade crop separation and cleaning capability
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