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Defra is inviting all landowners and ecologists to a Biodiversity Net Gain webinar. Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) is an approach to development that aims to measurably increase biodiversity. It will become mandatory from November 2023. As a landowner, you could sell off-site biodiversity units to developers seeking to fulfil their BNG requirements. We’re hosting a free webinar on Monday 7 …
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Fera Science has embarked on the largest ever ecosystem investigation of its kind across England, which will help assess the true impact of ‘nature-friendly' farming practices at over 6,000 locations. Funded by Defra and Natural England, the England Ecosystem Project is being rolled out by Fera with the support of 15 partner organisations, including the Wildlife Trust and ADAS. The …
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Decisions taken in readiness for planting this autumn’s wheat and barley crops should be about more than simply aiding crop emergence and establishment, says Syngenta field technical manager, Dr Jonathan Ronksley. With growers focused on using fertiliser more efficiently, he says modern endophyte seed treatment technology also makes it possible for plants to obtain some of their spring nitrogen (N) …
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The oilseed rape drilling window is far wider than often thought. Although most crops are drilled in the first two weeks of August, it is possible to drill into September and still get a good crop established, according to plant breeders, Limagrain UK. Liam Wilkinson, Limagrain's OSR product manager, said: “With this year’s later harvest comes the reminder that there …
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The Oxford Farming Conference (OFC), the UK’s leading agricultural, business and food event, is calling for three new individuals to help shape the future of the organisation. OFC is run by a group of voluntary Directors who identify the theme, speakers, sessions and overall programme, ensuring the conference continues to deliver on its charitable objectives to include, challenge and inspire …
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East Coast Viners, the animal nutrition and grain business, has become the first company in Scotland to operate a fully automated Tornum grain dryer. The family-run feed milling business which operates from Stonehaven, grows and dries its own grain, as well as sourcing some grain from local farms, producing a comprehensive range of compound and blended feeds. The company has …
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Genetic improvements to OSR varieties bring improved resistance to phoma, light lead spot and verticillium. Chris Guest, managing director, LS Plant Breeding (LSPB) said: “Improved genetics that focus on keeping oilseed rape stems healthy are bringing varieties with increased resistance to Phoma, Light Leaf Spot and Verticillium. "Phoma resistance has taken a major step forward with the launch of RlmS by …
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