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Fields leak carbon as drought threatens soil

Drought-hit fenland soils in Cambridgeshire are leaking 112 times as much carbon as nearby peat-free fields, says a study.

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New world record wheat crop grown in Lincolnshire

A winter wheat crop which yielded almost 18t/ha has been confirmed as a world record.

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Yield Enhancement Network celebrates 10th anniversary

Two world record crops and the Innovator of the Year Award were celebrated at this year’s Yield Enhancement Network (YEN) conference, held at Peterborough.

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Resilience key to better business performance

Growers and livestock producers are being urged to focus on five priority areas to build the resilience of their farm business.

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Concern over impact of low scanning percentages

Sheep producers are being urged to optimise ewe nutrition to ensure as many healthy lambs are born as possible this spring.

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How ‘high oxygen barrier’ silage film can benefit farmers

A simple switch from multiple sheets of traditional black plastic to a single sheet high oxygen barrier (HOB) silage film could reduce silage waste.

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Haith showcases wash and grade innovations at Potato Expo 2023

Vegetable handling experts Haith showcased two washing and grading innovations at last month’s Potato Expo in the USA

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Grain co-ops to discuss energy price concerns

High energy prices mean drying grain will be hugely challenging in the event of a wet summer, says a group of farmer-owned stores.

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Gas cannon is ‘most reliable’ bird scarer

An Essex farm manager says he is saving valuable time and money by switching back to a simple gas cannon to keep birds off crops.

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Varied drilling dates could increase disease risks

A mixed bag of winter wheat drilling dates this season could add extra pressure to regional disease risks, say agronomists.

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