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Agronomist and Arable Farmer July 01st
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Results of last season’s Syngenta alternaria monitoring in potato crops has further reinforced the pattern of earliest infection from A. alternata, with A. solani typically coming into crops later in the season. The monitoring is undertaken by independent and industry potato agronomists sampling suspected cases throughout the season, with laboratory analysis by NIAB specialists to determine the species of alternaria …
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The highly prestigious Farm Sprayer Operator of the Year 2021 has been won by Luke Haynes, of Kent-based Stevens Farm (Hawkhurst), near Cranbrook. Presented at the Syngenta Sprays & Sprayers event in Lincolnshire this week (30 June), as part of Cereals 2021, the Farm Sprayer Operator of the Year (FSOOTY) rewards the top operators for skills and awareness of safe …
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Farmers will be able to earn up to £70 per hectare for actions to improve the health of their soil and livestock farmers will be eligible for a free vet-led annual health and welfare review, the environment secretary confirmed today in an update on the government’s Agricultural Transition Plan. During his speech at Cereals today the environment secretary set out …
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Independent awarding body, BASIS, has instigated a consultation with Defra and other industry stakeholders, to deliver training for advisers in light of the proposed Environmental Land Management (ELM) scheme. BASIS CEO, Stephen Jacob, explains that the training will be geared towards agronomists, land managers and other professionals who want to advise farmers on the Government’s new payment scheme. “We’re working …
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The new Syngenta 3D ninety drift reduction nozzle that can better balance the demands of improving application efficacy and minimising environmental loss has been launched at the International Sprays & Sprayers event in Lincolnshire, this week (30 June). The iconic design of the Syngenta 3D ninety combines the exceptional performance of the company’s renowned 3D nozzle, with all the benefits …
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Conservation agriculture crop establishment techniques can deliver up to 18% uplift in growers net profits, whilst also providing significant enhancement of key environmental and ecological measures, according to the latest findings of the Syngenta Sustainable Farming Initiative. Presented at Cereals 2021in Lincolnshire this week (30 June) the five-year project’s mid-point review has shown positive returns for financial performance, biodiversity and …
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Farmers should focus on five key areas when preparing their businesses for a future without the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS), leading consultancy Ceres Rural is advising visitors to the Cereals Event. With payments already reducing on a tiered basis, future funding will be based on the Environmental Land Management Scheme (ELMS) and its three component parts, the first of which …
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British manufacturer izona showcased their new direct seed drill at this year’s Groundswell Event held on 23rd & 24th of June at Lannock Manor Farm, SG4 7EE. Over the two days, visitors to the show’s direct drill demonstration site will be able to see the izona iPass 624 in action which the company markets as a versatile concept that can …
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