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Agronomist and Arable Farmer August 3rd
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The cost of rural theft fell 20% in 2020 as COVID restrictions kept criminals out of the countryside, according to figures released today by leading rural insurer, NFU Mutual. In its Rural Crime Report, published today (Tuesday 3 August), NFU Mutual reveals that rural theft cost the UK an estimated £43.3m in 2020, a fall of 20.3% on the previous …
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From digital imagery to novel planting configurations, the HELIOS trials run by leading agronomy firm Hutchinsons are raising the bar for apple orchard management. The 10-year project (see box) may still be in its infancy, but it is already revealing some interesting results that could influence future orchard designs and help growers raise productivity, manage costs and “future-proof” their businesses. …
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Deciding whether to continue cropping underperforming areas of fields or remove them from production is a question more growers are asking as the removal of direct subsidies edges closer. Two difficult seasons that have left some soils in fragile condition may hasten the decision for some, however services leader Matt Ward says the choice between “improve or remove” must consider …
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Low Carbon Agriculture show will take place in person on 8-9 March 2022, at the National Agriculture and Exhibition Centre (NAEC), to support farmers as they move through the agricultural transition. The event will provide practical guidance on sustainable land use, renewable energy generation and emission control, cutting through the noise to get to the heart of what new changes mean …
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HORSCH’s new M model in the Avatar drill range offers operational reliability in difficult conditions, minimum soil movement and erosion protection. From Australia to Central Europe and North America, farmers already rely on the Avatar direct drills, available in working widths up to 12m, to provide performance, flexibility and operational reliability. HORSCH is expanding the range with the Avatar M …
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The Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) has welcomed the FACTS communication, issued on 3 August 2021, which follows the release of the Environment Agency’s position statement regarding the Farming Rules for Water. This statement provides FACTS and FAR (Feed Adviser Register) advisers and their clients with further background on meeting the legislative requirements ahead of autumn nutrient management planning. Jane Salter, …
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Based in Laurencekirk in the North East of Scotland, Ringlink Services has been delivering training for over twenty-five years to an extremely diverse customer base throughout Scotland and the wider UK. Training remains one of the most crucial elements in maintaining not only the health & safety and welfare of the workforce but also the catalyst to encourage and promote …
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The decision to take part in a unique initiative that develops the latest farming technology and innovations in real-life situations is delivering significant benefits to the bottom line for one Northamptonshire farmer. Andrew Pitts of J W Pitts & Sons, Whiston, started hosting the National Helix Technology Farm in 2019, providing a testbed for technology and ideas designed to drive …
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