Farm input costs outstrip inflation

FARM input costs are rising faster than inflation, according to the latest figures from Anglia Farmers.

Bees ‘vital to farm economy’

THE Crop Protection Association is highlighting advice to farmers aimed at protecting bees from insecticidal sprays.

Changes ahead for region’s coastal farmers

COASTAL farmers must adapt their businesses to meet the impact of climate change, suggests new research.

Growers free to plough in ruined beet

GROWERS struggling with unfit sugar beet can plough the crop in without registering with the Environment Agency.

Centre of excellence for UK farming

A NATIONAL centre of excellence for agriculture is to have its home in East Anglia.

Brown & Co to open Ely office

FARM business consultants Brown & Co are opening an office in Ely – taking their network to 11 offices throughout East Anglia.

Clock ticking on pesticide disposal scheme

GROWERS are being urged to make the most of a pesticide disposal scheme before it ends next month.

Farmers create haven for stone curlew

FARMERS have helped helped turn East Anglia into a haven for one of England’s rarest birds.

Seminar highlights stark issue of food security

STARK issues surrounding food security were brought into sharp focus at the Savills annual breakfast seminar.

Spray window beckons for oilseed rape

EARLY signs of spring growth are prompting reminders to assess winter oilseed rape crops for difficult weeds.

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