Some of the world’s biggest food giants – including potato processors McCain and PepsiCo – have pledged a bigger focus on regenerative agriculture. The companies have committed to a new global framework which they will use to transform agricultural practices to ensure future food security by implementing regenerative farming... Read more
A monitoring device which measures potato size, shape and variability as the crop is lifted is set to gain more customers thanks to a new appointment. The company behind HarvestEye has appointed sales and marketing expert Harry Tinson as its new general manager – bringing global experience in B2B... Read more
With a new cropping season underway, farmers and rural businesses are being urged to apply for free advice to help with budgeting and cashflow forecasting. Support is available through the Future Farming Resilience Fund – and on offer to any farmer registered with the Rural Payments Agency. Tim Frost,... Read more
Delegates from across the farming sector attended the Larking Gowen Autumn Farming Conference, held on 10 October at Wherstead Park, Suffolk. Organised in conjunction with the Country Land and Business Association, the event provided advice and information on a range of subjects of relevant to eastern region farmers and... Read more
The first early payments have been made to farmers who signed up to Defra’s revised Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) agri-environment scheme. Early payments, worth 25% of the annual value of SFI agreements, were made in mid-October – just one month after the start of applications. Defra said the money... Read more
Three specialist Knowledge Hubs at this year’s CropTec event will offer visitors a deeper dive into the arable sector’s most pertinent subjects. Farmers will be offered unique insight and understanding of water, technology and smart farming at the two-day show, which is being held at the National Agricultural Exhibition... Read more
How computer system cuts storage costs
Potatoes 07/11/2023
Potato growers are optimising the use of home-generated energy for crop storage – thanks to a new computerised system. Launched by Crop Systems, SmartSola enables users to make optimal use of their use of home-generated energy, while minimising their use of bought-in power – reducing their exposure to high... Read more
A jam-packed day will see rural crime, farm safety and mental health among the topics at this month’s East of England Farming Conference. Organised by the East of England Agricultural Society, a range of top speakers and industry experts have been lined up for the conference on Thursday, 16... Read more
A new online tool makes it easier to create Integrated Pest Management (IPM) plans – and receive payments under the Sustainable Farming Incentive. The free IPM Planning Tool covers all the main arable and outdoor horticultural crops. It offers easy access to information about proven methods available for controlling... Read more
A multi-nutrient fertiliser to help supplement conventional spring applications can boost wheat yields and reduce leaching, according to new trials. An autumn application of ICL polysulphate can increase yields by 0.3t/ha and significantly decrease leaching of nitrogen and phosphate over the winter months, suggests the three-year trial carried out... Read more
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