Warning after three fatalities on region’s farms
An agricultural expert is urging farmers to be vigilant after new figures showed three people were killed on farms in the East of England in just 12 months.
New varieties added to forage and biogas maize lists for 2018
Six new first-choice varieties have been added to the British Society of Plant Breeder’s 2018 Forage Maize Descriptive Lists (DL) – alongside nine new varieties on the accompanying descriptive list of maize varieties suitable for anaerobic digestion.
Anaerobic digester opens new market for Suffolk farmers
The creation of an AD feedstock company has opened a new market for a consortium of Suffolk farmers – and is helping the fight against blackgrass too.
Soils dictate attention to detail for manure management
A range of soil types across individual fields has dictated a precise approach to manure management on Shotford Hall Farm – a mixed enterprise comprising of 800 ha of arable cropping and over 300 head of stock near Harleston, Norfolk.
Low input, high quality
Sticking with pedigree native cattle breeds is paying off for a Cambridgeshire father and daughter farming partnership. Judith Tooth reports.
Ensure grain is protected against pests in storage
With all the investment that goes into growing cereal crops, now is the time to ensure that pests don’t jeopardise grain quality and yield while it is in storage.
Agri-tech approach helps underpin farm profits
Farmers are embracing sophisticated technology from other industries to improve profit margins despite cost pressures, says a report.
County council estate acquires 440-acre arable farm
Norfolk County Council has acquired a productive arable farm in west Norfolk totalling 439.66 acres for the council's county farms estate.
Extra maize yield needs careful management
East Anglian maize growers are benefitting from both an early harvest and yield increases of 15% over average this year.
Time to get tough on fly-tipping, councils told
Local authorities across the East of England are being urged to get tough on fly-tipping – a crime that blights the countryside and costs farmers thousands of pounds to clear up.
Provisional harvest results confirm variable quality
Wheat protein could be on track to be the highest on record, suggest initial results from the AHDB Cereals & Oilseeds quality survey for harvest 2017.
Snetterton renewable energy plant now officially open
Demand for biomass from the region’s farmers is set to increase following the official opening of Snetterton power station last month.
Three chias for niche markets
Judith Tooth went to meet the fourth generation of an Essex farming family fascinated by specialist seeds.
Farmers plug into renewable energy generation
Farmers and landowners are taking a fresh look at renewable energy in a bid to maximise returns from available assets.
Commercial breeders bring half a dozen benefits
Switching from broiler breeders to commercial breeders is working out well for a Suffolk farming family. Judith Tooth reports.
Survey highlights changes in yellow rust resistance
Most mainstream winter wheat varieties have a lower resistance to yellow rust than Recommended List ratings suggest, reveals the latest Agrii National Cereal Disease Survey.
Time to beet a retreat?
With beet lifting under way, Fen Tiger says he doesn’t regret having stopped growing the crop.
Rise in farm theft sparks rural crime wave warning
A surprise increase in farm theft has sparked fears that East Anglia faces a rural crimewave.
Make sure to ride the grain market rollercoaster to your advantage
Growers should embrace volatility as a profit opportunity – not a threat, says Jeremy Cole.
Public backs post-Brexit investment in countryside
More than eight out of 10 people think the government should continue to spend money on preserving and managing the countryside.
Love Lamb Week celebrates best of British
Sheep producers are celebrating Love Lamb Week 2017 – the national celebration which sees a dedicated week of promotional activity backed by farmers, butchers and retailers.
Farm businesses ‘reliant on seasonal workers’
One in three food and farming businesses fear they will become unviable without overseas workers after the UK leaves the European Union.
Shoots risk falling foul of minimum wage and tax rules
Shoots who use beaters and pickers-up are being advised to need to double-check whether they are inadvertently breaching rules on minimum wages – and what and when they should be reporting to HMRC.
Grants available for on-farm reservoirs and irrigation
Farmers and landowners can now apply for grant funding for on-farm reservoirs and equipment to improve water resource management.
Timings vital for optimum crop establishment
Crop management will be particularly important this autumn following a wet harvest, writes Richard Overthrow.
Crops, contracts and containers
Out of cows, a family farm is focusing on arable production, contract farming and self-storage, reports Judith Tooth.
Weeds give way to mob rule
A second sheep flock will bring wide-ranging benefits to a farm on the Suffolk-Essex border. Judith Tooth reports.
£13m fund seeks to increase England’s woodland cover
A £13m fund to help landowners plant more trees to protect wildlife, boost the timber sector and reduce flood risk will soon open for applications, forestry minister Thérèse Coffey has announced.
Farm walk examines family farming issues
Professionals from across the region gathered to examine the issues facing Norfolk family farms on a farm walk organised by rural specialists Savills.
Family farming business has agriculture at its heart
Norfolk farmer James Chapman is making the most of all assets at Chapman Farms, Martham, near Great Yarmouth – but the focus remains on agriculture.
Human cost of rural crime laid bare in NFU report
Criminals in the countryside are costing farmers as much as £42.5m a year, says an NFU report which the union says bare the true human cost of rural crime.
Maschio breaks new ground with mounted ploughs
Maschio reports strong interest in its recently launched range of mounted reversible ploughs for tractors, unveiled at the Cereals event earlier this summer.
Cultural control more important than ever against flea beetle
Limited chemical options make good rape establishment vital, says Richard Overthrow.
Concern grows over knock-on effect of early urea applications
Nitrogen deficiency resulting from urea applications in the dry early spring of 2017 has caused concerns for many growers this year, agronomists are warning.
Award-winning sprayer contractor provides specialist service
Attention to detail when spraying is top of the agenda for Suffolk contractor Rob Cannell.
Website helps guide growers towards best fertiliser choice
A new website providing rapid access to the latest thinking on best practice when it comes to crop nutrition has been launched by CF Fertilisers.
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Extra maize yield needs careful management
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New varieties added to forage and biogas maize lists for 2018
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Anaerobic digester opens new market for Suffolk farmers
The creation of an AD feedstock company has opened a new market for a consortium of Suffolk farmers – and is helping the fight against blackgrass too. [Read more of this review] Read More →
Farmers plug into renewable energy generation
Farmers and landowners are taking a fresh look at renewable energy in a bid to maximise returns from available assets. [Read more of this review] Read More →
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Demand for biomass from the region’s farmers is set to increase following the official opening of Snetterton power station last month. [Read more of this review] Read More →
Time to get tough on fly-tipping, councils told
Local authorities across the East of England are being urged to get tough on fly-tipping – a crime that blights the countryside and costs farmers thousands of pounds to clear up. [Read more of this review] Read More →
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