Peace of mind from new winter wheat
Arable 20/07/2023
Agrovista has pledged to donate 10% of seed sale profits from its new winter wheat variety Mindful to two farming charities.
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Rapidly increasing changes to farm support means sheep producers should seek professional advice, say experts.
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Farmers managing oilseed rape with glyphosate before harvest are advised to use a pod test to make applications at the optimum timing.
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Clarity for farm saved seed declarations
Arable 12/07/2023
Payment rates have been agreed for farm-saved seed and the latest list of eligible varieties.
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Sunshine sees crowds flock to Arable Event
News 12/07/2023
Glorious sunshine welcomed the crowds along to one of the Midlands’ largest annual agricultural events.
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Yeast additive boosts lamb productivity
Livestock 04/07/2023
Lambs fed a yeast fermentation addition reach target finishing weights faster – generating more profit, suggests a study.
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Farmers are benefiting from the Green Tractor Scheme when it comes to recycling
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Top award for sprayer operator Mark Jelley
Arable 04/07/2023
Mark Jelley of Brixworth Farming in Northamptonshire has been crowned Syngenta Farm Sprayer Operator of the Year.
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Plans to pay farmers more for looking after the environment have been welcomed – amid warnings that early adopters must not be unfairly penalised.
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The government has confirmed that 45,000 visas will be made available again to the horticulture sector next year – enabling growers to plan ahead for harvest and overcome a shortage of workers.
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