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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...
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...
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Hutchinsons’ has made a substantial investment in its digital offering to provide an all-in-one farm management system which promises to deliver the goods for UK agriculture. CPM headed to London to hear more about the Omnia EasyPlan...
Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland
Analysis from the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) estimates that the UK’s self-sufficiency across all farming sectors will reduce by 8% due to wet weather.
A projected reduction in arable crops as a result of lower crop area and poor...
Someone said today that the best smell is freshly rolled cereals in the spring.
My entry would be freshly spread rotten muck in the autumn or possibly freshly mown grass.
Any other thoughts?
Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland
Dairy suckler farmers and practising vets should not rule out the possibility of Johne’s disease impacting on weanling cattle that are scouring and losing weight over a consistent period of time.
This follows the confirmation by Agri-Food and...
We’ve been out today taking some soil core samples, for BOFIN’s root ranger TRUTH trials. Half of the samples were taken on ground that had been treated with compost tea; the ground is drying out surprisingly quickly in this much needed sunshine.
Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland
The forecast net margin for average-performing combinable crops businesses for harvest 2024 has fallen to £80/ha, which is 60% lower than 2023.
This is according to Strutt & Parker’s revised 2024 and 2025 arable profitability forecasts, which...
Written by Stella Meehan from Agriland
Climate change will cause an increase in extreme winter storms combining strong winds and heavy rainfall over the UK and Ireland, new research has shown.
The new study was led by experts at Newcastle University and the UK Met Office and investigated how...
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Stats you need to know about the Sustainable Farming Incentive
Written by Amy Cairns
Today, we updated the data showing the uptake of actions in the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) and the uptake of options in Countryside Stewardship (CS) and Environmental Stewardship (CS).
As of 1...
Written by Stella Meehan from Agriland
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has welcomed the resolution adopted by the United Nations (UN) General Assembly to declare 2026 as International Year of Woman Farmer.
The resolution, which was proposed by the United...
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RABI want to reach more people to encourage them to support what the charity does for UK farming, but we want your help on which message works best.
We are testing the same images and words with the farming community and the UK public to see what they think...
Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has said cattle prices are being supported by “robust interest” for barbecue-related items ahead of warmer weather.
AHDB’s senior red meat analyst, Hannah Clarke, said Great British...
Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland
The New Zealand/EU free trade agreement (FTA) is “unlikely to pose a threat” to UK exports, the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has said.
The FTA, which came into force yesterday (Wednesday, May 1), improves access for New...
I spoke to Cecillia a year or so ago regards red tractor and the import using non assured grain, she was adamant that without red tractor we would be severely disadvantaged blah blah blah,
yet they are happy to import gm maize and soya? Round up ready all mixed into a boat and undercut our...
Got the email saying Groundswell tickets are on sale. Been to it since the start, but £250 for 2 days entry and camping is a bit on the steep side. Much though I love going probably going to give it a miss this year.
I have 90acres of 1st cut silage to sell to a dairy farm about 2 miles up the road, i have no idea what to charge him for it, what is the going rate per acre for silage? Its very good quality 2yr old lay, he will do all the contracting work so that wont be in the price
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