Farm input costs outstrip inflation
February 24, 2011 by admin
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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
February 21, 2011 by admin
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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
February 18, 2011 by admin
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A NATIONAL centre of excellence for agriculture is to have its home in East Anglia.
Brown & Co to open Ely office
February 18, 2011 by admin
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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
February 16, 2011 by admin
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FARMERS have helped helped turn East Anglia into a haven for one of England’s rarest birds.
Seminar highlights stark issue of food security
February 14, 2011 by admin
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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.