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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Vegetable handling experts Haith showcased two washing and grading innovations at last month’s Potato Expo in the USA
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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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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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A mixed bag of winter wheat drilling dates this season could add extra pressure to regional disease risks, say agronomists.
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Only one third of farmers are taking action to replace lost income as annual direct payments continue to be phased out, suggests a survey.
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Output down as ag-inflation bites
Livestock 07/02/2023
Beef and sheep farmers expect to scale back production over the coming months as they strive to remain profitable in the face of high input costs.
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Farm businesses are taking advantage of changes in the planning system to upgrade grain drying and storage facilities.
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Why we must learn to live with drought
Arable 06/02/2023
Last summer’s agricultural drought has lessons for us all, says Melvyn Kay.
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Two crop trials aim to determine whether soil biostimulants are suitable for an arable strip seeding system in Suffolk.
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