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New ambassador for Green Tractor Scheme

Origin Fertilisers is the latest farm supplier to join the Green Tractor Scheme – helping farmers dispose of plastic waste sustainably and efficiently.

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Restoring ancient woodlands in the Stour Valley

A project to restore an ancient woodland in Essex boosting biodiversity and conserving the character of the local environment.

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More trees onfarms are vitalfor agriculture

Agroforestry can bring huge benefits

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Nine-year high for eastern region farmland values

Big demand for prime arable land

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‘Severe shortages’ of forage expected this winter

Livestock producers are being advised to assess their forage stocks ahead of an expected severe shortage this winter.

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Early oilseed rape drillers braced for slug pressure

The wet summer has provided good conditions for oilseed rape establishment – but growers who drilled early should prepare for high slug pressure.

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Wet summer sees increase in potato blight outbreaks

Late blight outbreaks are springing up in potato crops after the wet summer continued into August following a dismal July.

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Autumn Farming Conference to focus on sustainability

Experts and farmers prepare to plan best way forward for agriculture

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Disappointing yields for trials of recommended winter wheats

Poor weather has resulted in disappointing yields for the first trials of recommended list winter wheats this harvest.

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Farmers scoop sustainable beef awards

Essex farmer Sam Squiers, of Humphreys Farm, near Chelmsford, has won a sustainable beef award – in recognition of his dedication to sustainable food production.

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