Crops
Digital system promises smarter production
A powerful software package to simplify agronomic decision-making is being launched...
Water quality remains high – despite adverse weather
A scheme to mitigate the impact of pesticide run-off on water quality has seen its...
Deadline extended for previously exempt abstraction licences
The application deadline for farmers to apply for a water abstraction licence for...
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Livestock
Rise in cost of livestock attacks worrying trend for farmers
Dog attacks on livestock cost farmers more than £1million last year, reveal new...
Waitrose pledges to buy 100% British lamb
Supermarket retailer Waitrose has committed to sourcing all its own label fresh...
Good hygiene strategy can help reduce lamb losses
Simple steps to improve hygiene when preparing sheds for lambing can significantly...
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News & Business
Prepare now for end of direct payments
Growers and livestock producers should start preparing now for the end of direct payments, says a Shropshire farm business consultant. [Read more of this review] Read More →
‘Focus on staff to raise profits and avoid costly disputes’
Farmers are being advised to focus more on human resources issues if they want to make their businesses resilient for the post-Brexit age. [Read more of this review] Read More →
Smart contracts will help farmers meet Net Zero target
Agri-tech start-up Breedr is developing an online trading platform for farmers to improve productivity while cutting waste and emissions. [Read more of this review] Read More →
Robots go to work mapping weeds on farm this autumn
Weed-mapping robots which promise to improve farm productivity by reducing pesticide applications will go into commercial production later this year. [Read more of this review] Read More →
‘Government must deliver change on flooding’
Important changes are needed to protect the country’s homes and businesses from extreme weather events and rising sea levels, says a water management expert. [Read more of this review] Read More →
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