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Agronomist and Arable Farmer June 29th
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Following a year in which LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming) has encouraged thousands of people to join virtual farm tours across the country, the sustainable farming organisation has reported that over 100 farms opened their gates on 27th June for LEAF Open Farm Sunday 2021 – farming’s annual open day. For the first LEAF Open Farm Sunday since June …
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The sell-out Groundswell event, the UK’s only/largest regenerative agriculture show attracted over 3,500 visitors. Held at the Cherry’s Lannock Manor Farm in Hertfordshire on 23-24 June. Now in its fifth year, the independent, family-run event is focused on bringing people together to share ideas and practices around the five Principles of Regenerative Agriculture via live demonstrations, seminars, workshops and exhibitions. …
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Field bean growers can now use the new Syngenta fungicide, Elatus Era, for the control of rust and chocolate spot infections for the rest of this season. The approval is timely with PGRO reporting the high treat of rust for spring beans awaiting fungicide applications. Cool, wet conditions also increase the risk of chocolate spot. Existing stocks of Elatus …
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Experts are urging growers not to overlook the value of cover crops as they plan their crop rotations for the new season ahead. Dr Will Hartley, an environmental science lecturer at Harper Adams University, points to a whole host of productivity, soil health and water quality benefits. “Add to that the environmental focus of ELMs and the merits offered by …
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The results of our work with cover crops over the last five years indicate that they can have a valuable role in certain situations. However, careful selection, establishment, and management is required for best results,” Jeff Claydon, CEO of Claydon Yield-o-Meter Limited stated during the company’s 2021 Virtual Open Day in June. “Claydon has long history of innovating, designing, and …
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Having weathered the coronavirus lockdown and enjoying an increase in orders as life gradually returns to normal, Haith Group has announced the appointment of John Nicholls as its new Operations Manager. Mr Nicholls has taken on a broad role, being responsible for the smooth running of planning and analysis, overseeing Haith's production, parts, electrical, service and design supervisors, scheduling, and …
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Simon Britton, Equity Partner and Head of Rural at George F. White, has been appointed as the Vice-Chairman of the British Institute of Agricultural Consultants. With over 25 years experience in agriculture and rural business consultancy, Simon firmly believes that farmers and rural business owners will increasingly need additional professional advice and guidance from Farm Business Consultants over the coming …
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UPL Ltd has announced the launch of ‘NPP’ – Natural Plant Protection – a new global business unit housing UPL’s comprehensive portfolio of natural and biologically derived agricultural inputs and technologies. NPP will act as a stand-alone brand, consolidating UPL’s existing biosolutions portfolio, network of R&D laboratories and facilities worldwide, which currently accounts for 7% of UPL’s total revenues. …
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Kuhn Farm Machinery will demonstrate its multi-purpose Aurock triple disc seed drill, the electric drive Maxima 3e precision drill, the Performer disc and tine cultivator with seeder, the Striger strip-till cultivator, and their versatile TF front hopper at Cereals 2021. Aurock 6000 RC Kuhn’s Aurock has the versatility to drill in no-till conditions, including into standing cover crops, and is …
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The CropTec Show will open its doors once again to visitors at the East of England Showground in Peterborough on 24-25 November 2021. Visitors can register now for free tickets at www.croptecshow.com/register! With an unprecedented number of challenges facing the farming industry - from price pressures to responding to an everchanging climate - unpacking what the road to resilience looks …
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