Industry calls for action over access to water
Urgent action is needed to ensure farmers receive their fair share of water – and agricultural land continues to remain productive, industry leaders have warned.
Arable growers seize grape opportunity
Judith Tooth visits a Suffolk arable farm where a new vineyard is set for a sparkling future.
Ancient and modern
Judith Tooth visits a farm on the Suffolk coast where centuries-old landscapes sit alongside intensive production.
Confusion over drone rules leaves farmers facing fines
Farmers could face fines running into thousands of pounds because of confusion over the rules for commercial use of drones.
Sheep producers urged to protect lambs this spring
Sheep producers are being urged to protect flocks from preventable diseases after pregnancy scanners reported many ewes carrying fewer lambs than last year.
Rising star scholarship offers prize worth £800
The search is under way for Suffolk’s future farming movers and shakers – with prizes worth £800 for the winner.
Consistency is key for successful milling wheat
Eastern region growers from three counties celebrated success at this year’s recent AHDB Milling Wheat Conference – highlighting the importance of good links between farmers and millers to produce excellent quality bread for consumers.
Potato growers on front line of climate change
Extreme and unpredictable weather – made more frequent by climate change – is putting future supplies of British potatoes at risk, according to a new report.
Animal health is key to future of sustainable livestock production
Healthy livestock are the cornerstone of sustainability for the UK livestock industry, says a white paper launched by MSD Animal Health.
Horticultural sector ‘on cusp of technological revolution’
Fresh produce growers are being urged to come together and harness the benefits that technology can bring the sector.
Early drilled rape minimises damage from flea beetle
Growers are drilling oilseed rape increasingly early in a bid to avoid damage from cabbage stem flea beetle, confirms a study.
Clean air technology aids livestock and farm staff
New technology to improve the housed environment for livestock while overcoming potential health hazards for farm workers was a key feature at a recent on-farm demonstration.
Timing is everything for good spring crop management
A mild winter means higher disease pressure on many crops this spring, writes Richard Overthrow.
Growers urged to consider all sprout suppressant options
The latest scientific progress in post-harvest potato research and development was presented to growers and industry advisors last month.
Strategic Farms give growers confidence to manage risks
Growers are improving risk management by taking part in the AHDB’s Strategic Potato Farm East programme.
John Deere unveils security feature to thwart thieves
John Deere is now offering a new PIN code locking system to help deter the theft of valuable GreenStar displays and StarFire receivers.
Keeping their options open
Judith Tooth talks to a Norfolk sheep farming couple making new decisions in uncertain times.
Cutting-edge diagnostics improve disease detection
New types of rapid testing mastitis and bovine tuberculosis were among then topics discussed by experts at a recent meeting in Cambridge.
How to get to grips with EFA planning this year
Greening rules remain largely unchanged for the 2019 scheme year – but double-funding restrictions may catch out some growers when planning their Ecological Focus Area (EFA).
No hiding importance of farm safety
Farm safety inspectors are often seen as jobsworths – but they have a human side too, says Fen Tiger.
Farm leader demands written guarantee on food standards
NFU president Minette Batters has called on the government to convene a special commission to help maintain food standards after the UK leaves the European Union.
Health warning for farmers as UK prepares for life after EU
Farmers are being advised to look after their mental health and well-being – amid warnings that Brexit poses an unprecedented challenge for the industry.
How oilseed rape growers can lower seed cost if crop fails
Oilseed rape growers who are forced to rip up failed crops could significantly reduce their losses thanks to a new scheme launched by RAGT Seeds.
Estate builds healthier soils within an intensive rotation
A Shropshire estate is determined to show soil health can be improved within an intensive root-cropping rotation as it strives to bolster its environmental and financial sustainability.
Herbicide reboot may be needed if spraying with hard water
Farmers destroying weed-infested stubbles or old grassland prior to planting spring crops, including maize, may need to boost glyphosate performance if farming in hard water areas.
£1m soil health project issues latest progress report
Farmers who haven’t yet done so this year are being urged to conduct a soil health check.
£4m boost for Alde and Ore estuary project
Farmers and landowners in the Alde and Ore estuary have raised a £3m fund towards upgrading work on the Alde and Ore Estuary plan.
Dairy units boost profits by reducing forage waste
Dairy farmers are being encouraged to increase forage values by reducing waste – with almost half its potential lost from field to cow on some farms.
Government to make part-payments from early April
Farmers still waiting for their 2018 basic payments at the end of this month will receive 75% of the amount owed, says the government.
Give serious thought to spring spray programme
An increasingly limited armoury means crop protection needs proper planning, says Richard Overthrow.
Robust targets needed to tackle nitrate ‘time bomb’, say MPs
Stringent targets are needed to underpin water quality and support farmers as they reduce nitrate pollution from agriculture, says a report by MPs.
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Strategic Farms give growers confidence to manage risks
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The latest scientific progress in post-harvest potato research and development was...
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Anglia Farmer publisher agrees key media partnerships
In a move set to benefit farmers, Anglia Farmer magazine publishers Countrywide Publications have agreed media partnerships with two key industry events. [Read more of this review] Read More →
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