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From scientific breakthroughs to the use of agricultural engineering and state-of-the-art technology, nurturing the environment to developing pioneering genetics, agriculture is quite literally changing, and feeding, the world.
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Young people working in Scotland’s food and drink industry are being encouraged to enter this year’s ‘Inspirational Young Person Award’, which has been launched by NFU Mutual.
31 March 2023
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And we are off: harvest 2023 has begun. Our first crop of babyleaf spinach left the farm last week and, given the weather, quality has been surprisingly good.
29 April 2023
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Matthew Ingram, 26, is from Tamworth, Staffordshire and a member of Coleshill YFC in Warwickshire.
28 April 2023
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Hopes that the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Scheme could be extended beyond six months or be adopted as a five-year rolling programme have been dashed by the Home Office.
28 April 2023
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DEFRAS ability to deliver on key aims has been thrown into question amid claims that the department lacks direction and appears to be in complete disarray.
27 April 2023
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A plan to tackle rural crime and protect wildlife in Wales was launched at the Royal Welsh showground on Thursday.
27 April 2023
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Increased disease pressure, but also an increase in fungicide prices will mean growers need to carefully consider T1 programmes this season.
26 April 2023
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Fundraising, auctioneering and farming Gaina Morgan talks to Glandon Lewis about his busy life and passion for the rural community.
26 April 2023
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Farming Minister Mark Spencer outlines Government response to the Rock Review
26 May 2023
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Only 15 per cent of agricultural workers felt their employer has taken social distancing rules seriously as the industry kept on working throughout the pandemic.
29 March 2021
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Arla has urged the public to look at the full life cycle of food and farming before making drastic decisions on consuming dairy
20 April 2022
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Defra has come under fire from eagle-eyed farmers who spotted what appears to be a Merino lamb in its video announcing the export of British lamb to the USA.
14 October 2022
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With most sugar beet generally looking good after recovering from late drilling and a slow start, BBRO’s Beetfield demo day highlighted ways to maximise crop potential. Martin Rickatson reports.
17 August 2023
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With harvest progress falling behind and increased reports of lodged crops, growers continue to face challenging conditions.
07 August 2023
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NFU crops board chairman Matt Culley is a fourth-generation farmer from Hampshire working in partnership with his parents and brother.
05 August 2023
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Promoting diverse colonies of soil biology to improve plant health is something most regenerative farming systems are based around. And while biology cannot offer consistent control of pests or disease like an agrochemical might, its use is an important piece of the integrated crop management puzzle.
01 August 2023
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Growers are urged to consider a split dose post-emergence herbicide approach in maize crops this year to ensure early germinating weeds do not impact final yields
28 May 2023
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With the late sowing of most spring bean crops, ensuring plants remain clean and healthy for as long as possible will be crucial to fully benefit from the good establishment this season
27 May 2023
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Establishing a series of on-farm trials has helped one Yorkshire farmer better understand the behaviour of slugs in a bid to tackle burdens in a post-metaldehyde era. Charlotte Cunningham reports.
23 May 2023
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Simon Nelson advises farmers on a wide range of arable and forage crops across Cumbria, north Lancashire and into south west Scotland. He has worked for Agrovista for 23 years.
22 May 2023
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Check out our free advice guides packed full of information about ways to engage children and the wider public and tips to retain and recruit the best staff.
Danusia Osiowy,
Senior Projects Manager, Agriconnect
Telephone: 01772 799413
Email: [email protected]
