After a rocky start, the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) is looking more attractive – and with good reason, says Charles Mayson
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Gene editing is whole brave new world
Opinion 15/05/2023
It’s a widely held belief – among the general public at least – that agriculture is a traditional occupation where little changes from generation to generation.
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A multi-cut silage system can deliver £700/ha more profit than a traditional three-cut approach – even when farmgate milk prices are at 40p/litre, says a study.
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Demonstration plots of winter and spring crop varieties are progressing well at this year’s Cereals site on the Thoresby Estate in Nottinghamshire.
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New genetic resistances to two serious and costly diseases affecting oilseed rape could be available to growers in the next few years, say breeders DSV.
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Warmer weather prompts rapid crop growth
Arable 04/05/2023
A combination of sunshine and warmer temperatures has prompted rapid crop growth – with reports coming in of mounting disease pressure.
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High yielding 11t/ha from 80kg N/ha
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Fly-tipping decision is load of rubbish
Fen Tiger 02/05/2023
Fly-tipping remains a scourge on the countryside – and farmers are paying the price, says Fen Tiger.
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Experts say four recommendations could encourage more farmers to adopt practices that are good for their businesses as well as for the environment.
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More public and private investment is needed for livestock farmers to reach net zero, the government has been told.
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Industry leaders aim to secure profitable future
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New law on dog attacks comes into effect
News Mar 4, 2026
Revealed: Latest details for revamped SFI scheme
News Mar 4, 2026