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For six decades, blue tractors have been built in Basildon at a plant that’s evolved and undergone significant change to match the modern requirements of farming. CPM was invited to New Holland’s 60th birthday tour.
By Martin Rickatson
When it comes to complex machines, modern manufacturing theory is focused on specialism rather than end-to-end construction of a product in one plant. Making tractors is no different.
Where once the...
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Inaccurate coverage of Environment Agency investigation at Lake Windermere
Written by Defra Press Office
There has been inaccurate coverage on the BBC this morning regarding the Environment Agency’s involvement in a pollution incident at Bowness-on-Windermere earlier this year.
The coverage alleges the Environment Agency failed to properly inspect the incident before closing the investigation. This is simply not true, and we have informed the BBC of this. A thorough investigation into...
Written by Maeve Hennessy from Agriland
The Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers (RABDF) is “delighted” to announce His Majesty King Charles III as its new Patron.
The king, who has a “longstanding interest” in British farming and a “passion” for the environment, succeeds the late Queen Elizabeth II in his patronage.
It follows a review of more than 1,000 royal patronages since the king ascended to the throne in 2022, bringing the total number he holds to 669.
Chair of the...
Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland
The first morning of Balmoral Show 2024 will see Royal Ulster Agricultural Society (RUAS) president, John Henning, welcome Northern Ireland’s agriculture minister – Andrew Muir MLA – to the event.
The Minister for the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), also had a preview of the showgrounds last evening.
Speaking after his visit, the minister said: “I have visited the Balmoral Show previously as a member of the...
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Despite UK cereal cropping reported to be substantially down this season, growers are advised to not hold out for a price hike when it comes to marketing their grain. CPM finds out why.
By Janine Adamson
As with most things in life, there are two sides to every story. Where a layman might assume that because the UK’s cropping area is down this year due to unprecedented weather conditions, it would fall short of domestic demand and...
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Results from the second year of trials using a novel technology to control weeds at harvest has proven to reduce grassweed levels by up to 70%. CPM finds out more.
By Charlotte Cunningham
Following success in 2022, a farmer-led project has once again proven the value of controlling yield-robbing weeds at harvest.
The Harvest Weed Seed Control (HWSC) project, led by the British On Farm Innovation Network (BOFIN) in collaboration...
Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland
Northern Ireland’s agriculture minister Andrew Muir has said the aim of the Farm Support and Development Programme is to improve the long-term resilience of the agri-food sector.
Speaking to MLAs during an oral statement in the Chamber, Muir outlined more details about the programme, which the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is co-designing with stakeholder organisations to target farm support for Northern...
Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland
A ProCam agronomist has said the key to reliable blight control is to adapt programmes according to weather conditions and using forecasting tools to determine when the threat of blight is at its highest.
The agronomy and crop protection business ProCam said potato growers will have to modify their blight protection programmes with the withdrawal of mancozeb coming into effect.
Mancozeb is a multi-site fungicide ingredient that controls...
Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland
The UK government has today (Tuesday, May 14) launched a new Blueprint for Growing the UK Fruit and Vegetable Sector.
The blueprint was announced at the Farm to Fork Summit today as part of a package of support for the farming and food sector.
It sets out how industry and government can work together to increase domestic production and drive investment into the fruit and vegetable sector.
The plan involves:
Ensuring the sector has access...
Wet weather and temporary adjustments to agri-environment agreements
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Between October 2023 and March 2024, England experienced the second wettest 6-month period on record. The rainfall was nearly 60% above the 10-year average.
Heavy rainfall has a devastating and long-term impact on farming, with soil erosion, crop damage and flooding. This disruption not only affects the livelihoods of farmers and land managers but also has wider implications...
Funding available for nutrient management solutions
Written by Joss Wallace
With good nutrient management, farmers and growers can increase their productivity and protect the environment too.
Nutrient management involves using either organic or manufactured nutrients as efficiently as possible to maximise plant uptake, crop growth and yield.
It also includes applying nutrients where and when they can be best used by plants, thereby combating run-off and soil erosion.
But the...
Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland
The National Farmers’ Union of Wales (NFU Cymru) has welcomed the news that the Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) transition will start in 2026.
Welsh rural affairs secretary Huw Irranca-Davies confirmed 2026 as the transition year for the SFS today (Tuesday, May 14).
He also confirmed that the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) will be available next year.
NFU Cymru said it welcomes the cabinet secretary’s “meaningful engagement” and underlined the...
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With an ever complicated story for potato late blight, optimising tools such as varietal resistance and industry monitoring services could help growers to manage the threat. CPM finds out more.
By Mike Abram
Varietal resistance to blight should be a useful tool for growers to help manage the disease in the face of the challenges from resistant strains, but there are concerns over the validity of resistance ratings as well as...
Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland
Arla Foods has committed over £300 million between five of its UK sites with the aim of boosting UK manufacturing and the future of British dairy.
In addition to previously announced plans for its Taw Valley site, Arla Foods said it will update and expand its dairies and creameries at Lockerbie, Stourton, Aylesbury and Westbury.
The cooperative, owned by thousands of European dairy farmers, including around 2,000 in the UK, currently operates...
Written by Maeve Hennessy from Agriland
Agricultural shows will require more “financial aid” to safeguard the future of the shows, according to the Democratic Unionist Party’s (DUP) Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Westminster spokesperson, Carla Lockhart MP.
Lockhart raised her concerns after show organisers reported that prices for service provision have risen by 35% in some areas, and that organising a large community event is a “mammoth” task.
Lockhart added that regional...
Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland
Scottish rural secretary Mairi Gougeon said problems with securing migrant labour in seasonal and seafood processing still “loom large” despite the extension to the Seasonal Workers Scheme.
Gougeon said this is because the domestic market has repeatedly been tested and found to be incapable of meeting demand.
Last week, the UK government said it is extending the seasonal worker visa route for five years until 2029 and that 43,000 visas will...
Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland
The Welsh rural affairs secretary has today (Tuesday, May 14) confirmed that the proposed Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) transition period will start in 2026.
Huw Irranca-Davies also confirmed that the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) will be available next year.
Speaking at a press conference at Sealands Farm in Bridgend, the cabinet secretary said that the change of timings was part of his “commitment to meaningful engagement with the farming...
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Can sugar beet growers successfully use reduced cultivations to reap the cost saving benefits and improve sustainability credentials? CPM learns about a trial comparing different approaches.
By Mike Abram
In most crops, reducing cultivations results in lower establishment costs through minimising labour and machinery requirements, plus reduced fuel use. This is in addition to the added benefit of helping to preserve the soil’s natural...
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A recent study has discovered a species of the phoma pathogen has become less sensitive to azole chemistry. CPM explores the findings of the research and what implication this could have on disease control.
By Melanie Jenkins
Depending on the year and who’s being asked, phoma will either be the top or the second most prominent oilseed rape disease in the UK. Luckily, growers have had access to robust fungicides to control the...
Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has said it is considering a potential new fund to maximise value from innovation spending on agriculture and nature.
The department has launched a new expert advisory group to explore possible routes to generate commercial returns for the taxpayer from its research and development (R&D) spending.
Defra is now inviting experts in academia, business and the financial sector to...
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Potato Blight: Managing fungicide resistance in the UK
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With the rise of #blight resistant strains in Europe and Ireland, #potato growers face a potential challenge in the season ahead. In this video, Tom Astill and Emily Harrod discuss considerations for integrated disease management, including: - Varietal selection - Reducing inoculum - Fungicide selection - Alternating modes of action