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Government looking for big increase in biomass crops

A £4.8m project to increase the area of UK biomass crops will be launched at this month’s Low Carbon Agriculture Show.

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How to safeguard cow performance this winter

Farmers should take extra care when transitioning between different silage cuts this winter to ensure milk yield and fertility aren’t compromised.

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Air curtains good for farm business and environment

Improving the air flow in potato stores is helping to improve crop quality while lowering energy costs and reducing the impact on the environment.

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Tackle mastitis with bedding sanitiser this winter

Dairy farmers housing cattle this winter, are being encouraged to incorporate a bedding sanitiser as part of a holistic mastitis prevention strategy.

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Output down as ag-inflation bites

Beef and sheep farmers expect to scale back production over the coming months as they strive to remain profitable in the face of high input costs.

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Biofertiliser boosts pumpkin diversification success

An almost organic crop of pumpkins grown with the help of bionutrition proved to be a successful Halloween diversification opportunity for a Staffordshire farm.

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Planning changes make it easier to upgrade stores

Farm businesses are taking advantage of changes in the planning system to upgrade grain drying and storage facilities.

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10-point plan to help maintain arable margins

Cutting costs as commodity prices ease could help protect net farm income

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Extensive trials show Spring Oats needn’t be styled a Cinderella crop

Variety Lion yielded well and had the lowest hulling losses in 2022 Spring Oat trial confirms agronomist Brin Hughes

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New slurry inoculant ‘pushes boundaries’ with range of benefits

A new slurry inoculant reduces the need for artificial fertilisers, lowers emissions and increases grass yields – and is said to improve soil health.

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