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Re-checking Recommended List disease ratings for brown rust is being advised this season, following early infection reports.
High levels of the disease are already appearing in some AHDB RL winter wheat trials and commercial crops, says senior crop...
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Oilseed rape breeders continue to be busy behind the scenes exploring genetic traits to help growers overcome the many challenges associated with the crop. CPM looks at some of the latest varietal launches shared at press briefings and...
A thread for sharing email addresses, phone numbers, for people who can help on specific matters relating to SFI/CS.
The head of communications at SFI is a Sam Dovey. Hilariously given the role, his contact details aren't to be found on the internet. Have tried the standard firstname.surname...
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Dale Farm is planning to expand its milk pool in Northern Ireland by up to 1%/annum over the next 10 years, according to the co-op’s group chief executive, Nick Whelan.
If achieved, this will see Dale Farm processing an extra 10 million litres of...
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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.
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I am also a child from a rural area in China, and I used to be very poor. I had very little land to cultivate.
Our family of four had only 7,175 feet of land. Very little. We farmers were forced to go out to work to barely make ends meet.
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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...
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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...
I suppose quickest put up fencing people can't see through but I could see that would make it seem like I am hiding something and put new neighbours on edge perhaps.
Like the idea of hedging but that takes a couple of years to grow doesn't it.
A piece has come up which is ticking nearly all my...
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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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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.
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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...
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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...
If I buy land for recreation rather than for farming does that mean it would lose its value if wanting to sell it in future?
Well I would certainly be maintaining it, just not for agriculture. Well maybe still agriculture if talking about permaculture, just not the intensive farming with...
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As the wet weather continues well into the spring, experts say managing lodging in spring barley should be a priority this season. CPM found out more in a recent webinar.
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In an era where growers are looking to cultivate sustainable rotations which combine farm practicalities with economic returns, experts believe winter barley may increase in importance. CPM finds out more.
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Large-scale on-farm testing of oilseed rape varieties is providing the best possible crop resilience intelligence for growers across the country. CPM reports on the programme behind the trials.
By Rob Jones
With oilseed rape in...
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Though oilseed rape has been plagued with challenges over recent years, for many it still remains the most viable break crop to include in a rotation. But are there opportunities to enhance performance? CPM finds out more.
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As growers grapple for more sustainable weed control strategies, a long-term trial programme is focusing on optimising application timings for the weed – not the crop. CPM finds out more.
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Eastfield private estate in the Scottish Borders sits on a 183ac site and has entered the market for offers over £2,750,000.
The estate features a five-bedroom farmhouse, three-bedroom secondary house and three additional cottages.
The estate...
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