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Arable

Brexit policy will see British farming become 'envy of the world' - Boris Johnson told

Brexit policy will see British farming become 'envy of the world' - Boris Johnson told

27 Jan 202012:00
A cohort of 60 farming and environmental groups have written a joint letter to the Prime Minister to highlight the importance of ensuring the UK’s standards of food production are not undermined when the UK leaves the EU.
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, arable, Brexit, Business, farm life, livestock,
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MAC report's 'fixation on skills' could hurt food and farming sector

MAC report's 'fixation on skills' could hurt food and farming sector

29 Jan 202010:08
Recommendations made in the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) report (January 28) still fall short on delivering for the UK’s food and farming sectors, industry leaders have warned.
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, arable, Brexit, Business, farm life, livestock,
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Top tips on how to optimise AD plants 

Top tips on how to optimise AD plants 

20 Feb 202005:00
Maximising profits from Anaerobic Digestion plants by optimising feedstocks will ensure projects can be ‘self-sustainable’ in the future as renewable energy subsidies fall away.
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, arable, Business, Energy, Politics,
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SERIES: Introducing livestock to arable systems

SERIES: Introducing livestock to arable systems

20 Apr 201810:37
In this six-part series, we investigate the opportunities livestock could provide arable farmers and the practical issues associated with keeping stock. Abby Kellett and Marianne Curtis report.
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, AF Did You Know, arable, Crops, Nutrient Management, Soil,
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Scottish farm businesses threatened by Ewing’s push for post-Brexit GM ban

Scottish farm businesses threatened by Ewing’s push for post-Brexit GM ban

08 Aug 201716:00
The Scottish Government has been slammed for threatening the livelihoods of farmers after Rural Economy Secretary Fergus Ewing demanded Scotland’s ban on growing genetically modified (GM) crops be retained post-Brexit.
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, arable, Arable Farming, Brexit, Business, Crop protection, Crops, Politics, Scotland,
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Opportunities for UK barley exports open up in Spain

Opportunities for UK barley exports open up in Spain

12 Aug 201712:00
Spanish weather woes have opened up opportunities for UK barley exporters if UK feed barley prices remain competitive on the continent.
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, arable, Crops, farm life, Harvest,
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FG EXCLUSIVE: Interview with Shadow Defra Secretary Sue Hayman

FG EXCLUSIVE: Interview with Shadow Defra Secretary Sue Hayman

14 Aug 201711:00
Born and bred in the Berkshire countryside and now living in Cumbria, Shadow Defra Secretary Sue Hayman told Abi Kay she was ‘on a mission’ to make a difference for rural communities.
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, arable, Bovine TB, Brexit, Business, farm life, Legislation, Neonicotinoids, Politics,
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UK Government shows support for neonics ban

UK Government shows support for neonics ban

15 Aug 201714:25
Defra has denied it has changed its position on neonicotinoids after two Ministers showed their support for the EU ban on flowering crops.
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, arable, Arable Farming, Brexit, Business, Crop protection, farm life, Neonicotinoids, Politics,
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Report finds crop insurance is bad for environment and taxpayers

Report finds crop insurance is bad for environment and taxpayers

22 Aug 201709:00
A new report which examined crop insurance programmes in the US and Canada has found them to be environmentally damaging, monoculture-promoting and expensive for the taxpayer.
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, arable, Arable Farming, Brexit, Business, Crops, Politics,
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Harvest 2017: Yields up on last year despite unsettled weather

Harvest 2017: Yields up on last year despite unsettled weather

23 Aug 201707:00
Continued unsettled weather over the last fortnight, with heavy rain at times, has caused disruption in harvest progress across most of the UK. Where combines have been active, crop yields have been somewhat variable.
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, arable, Arable Farming, Crops, Harvest,
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Global pressure drives UK wheat prices down following increased expectations

Global pressure drives UK wheat prices down following increased expectations

25 Aug 201711:24
Global pressure has driven UK wheat prices down in recent weeks following increased expectations for the crop in the US and Russia.
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, arable, Crops, Harvest,
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Organic market continues to grow as interest in ‘healthy food’ increases

Organic market continues to grow as interest in ‘healthy food’ increases

26 Aug 201706:00
Organic sales have continued to grow as consumer interest in ‘healthy food’ increases, according to the Soil Association (SA).
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, arable, Crop protection, Crops, farm life,
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EU corrects blunder which left farmers with huge stores of uncollected grain

EU corrects blunder which left farmers with huge stores of uncollected grain

25 Aug 201713:45
The EU has corrected a blunder which left farmers across the country with huge stores of uncollected grain on their premises.
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, arable, Arable Farming, Brexit, Business, Crops, Harvest, Politics,
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IARC buried evidence which proved glyphosate’s safety, says Monsanto

IARC buried evidence which proved glyphosate’s safety, says Monsanto

28 Aug 201707:00
Agrochemical giant Monsanto claims it has uncovered damning evidence of a plot to bury research which proved glyphosate’s safety at the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC).
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, arable, Arable Farming, Crop protection, farm life, Politics,
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Farmers urged to take precautionary measures to combat arson attacks

Farmers urged to take precautionary measures to combat arson attacks

29 Aug 201715:25
The CLA is urging farmers to take precautionary measures during harvest and beyond in order to reduce their chances of being a victim of arsonists.
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, Advice, arable, farm life, Harvest, Rural crime,
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EU slammed for sitting on report which showed benefits of biofuels

EU slammed for sitting on report which showed benefits of biofuels

05 Sep 201715:04
A leading trade association has slammed the European Commission for sitting on a two-year old report which showed crop-based biofuels could reduce emissions of dangerous pollutants and boost car engine performance.
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, arable, Business, Environment, farm life, livestock, Politics,
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Potato growers urged to ramp up safety measures as HSE inspections launched

Potato growers urged to ramp up safety measures as HSE inspections launched

05 Sep 201706:00
Safety procedures have been thrown under the spotlight across the arable sector this week with the launch of potato harvesting inspections.
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, arable, farm life, Farm safety,
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Meet the farmers as BBC Two's This Farming Life series returns

Meet the farmers as BBC Two's This Farming Life series returns

06 Sep 201705:00
A brand new series of This Farming Life is set to air this week.
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, arable, farm life, livestock, Scotland,
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Farmer backlash after anti-pesticide group claims healthy eating scheme puts kids at risk

Farmer backlash after anti-pesticide group claims healthy eating scheme puts kids at risk

06 Sep 201706:00
Farming groups have hit back after an anti-pesticide group suggested a Government healthy eating scheme was exposing school children to a ‘cocktail of pesticides’.
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, arable, Business, farm life, Horticulture, Politics,
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Texas farmers and ranchers left counting the cost of hurricane Harvey

Texas farmers and ranchers left counting the cost of hurricane Harvey

08 Sep 201707:00
1.2m beef cattle were in the path of the hurricane
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, arable, Beef, Business, Crops, livestock,
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Jay Rayner: Supermarkets have ‘decimated’ UK agriculture

Jay Rayner: Supermarkets have ‘decimated’ UK agriculture

06 Sep 201716:32
Famous food critic and TV personality Jay Rayner has blasted supermarkets for ‘decimating’ British agriculture and reducing the nation’s self-sufficiency in food.
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, arable, Business, farm life, livestock, Politics, Retail,
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Agco aiming big with new Ideal combine

Agco aiming big with new Ideal combine

07 Sep 201714:20
Claimed to be the biggest combine development in the last 30 years, Agco is on a mission to win customers with its new range of machines.
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, arable, Equipment, Machinery, New products, Technology,
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EFSA concludes glyphosate does not interfere with human hormone systems

EFSA concludes glyphosate does not interfere with human hormone systems

11 Sep 201712:10
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has concluded that glyphosate does not interfere with human hormone systems so cannot be classed as an endocrine disruptor.
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, arable, Arable Farming, Business, Crop protection, farm life, Politics,
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Tesco launches first ever 'fun-shaped' fresh veg range - and it's all British!

Tesco launches first ever 'fun-shaped' fresh veg range - and it's all British!

13 Sep 201711:00
Star-shaped butternut squash bites will be sold for the first time ever in Tesco this week in a bid to encourage kids to eat more healthily.
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, arable, Business, farm life, Horticulture, Retail,
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'Make farms safer places to work' - more than 100 farm incidents in NI each month

'Make farms safer places to work' - more than 100 farm incidents in NI each month

15 Sep 201708:00
More than 100 non-fatal farm incidents are happening on Northern Ireland farms each month, the Farm Safety Partnership (FSP) warned.
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, arable, farm life, Farm safety, livestock,
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Man dies and two others injured after mushroom factory incident

Man dies and two others injured after mushroom factory incident

15 Sep 201711:00
A man has died and another two hospitalised after an incident at a mushroom factory in Ireland.
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, arable, farm life, Farm safety,
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Straw shortage concerns build for farmers after terrible summer

Straw shortage concerns build for farmers after terrible summer

15 Sep 201715:40
Farmers battered with terrible summer weather across the north and west of the country could see their run of bad luck continue with a winter straw shortage on its way.
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, arable, Business, farm life, livestock,
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New biofuels proposals could leave UK farmers at 'major competitive disadvantage'

New biofuels proposals could leave UK farmers at 'major competitive disadvantage'

18 Sep 201714:43
Proposals to limit the volume of crop-based biofuels in the UK to one of the lowest levels in Europe could leave arable farmers at a major competitive disadvantage, the NFU has warned.
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, arable, Business, farm life,
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BPS advice: A land and payment checklist for farmers

BPS advice: A land and payment checklist for farmers

19 Sep 201716:13
With farmers’ attention being on outdoor work at this time of the year, NFU BPS expert Richard Wordsworth runs down a few BPS-related issues to be aware of.
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, Advice, arable, Business, farm life, Handy hints, livestock, Machinery, Scotland,
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10 tips and tricks for surviving harvest while dating a farmer

10 tips and tricks for surviving harvest while dating a farmer

17 Jul 201906:00
With harvest 2019 just around the corner, Kristeena Patsche gives us a few tips and tricks to help partners survive this vital time of the year.
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, Advice, arable, farm life, Getting started,
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Fuel & machinery: Top five tips for keeping your farm moving

Fuel & machinery: Top five tips for keeping your farm moving

20 Sep 201706:00
When it comes to the busy harvest season you need to be confident that your machinery is in tip top condition and won’t let you down.
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, Advice, arable, farm life, Machinery, Scotland,
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Furious farmers slam Lewis Hamilton for ‘hypocritical’ move to veganism

Furious farmers slam Lewis Hamilton for ‘hypocritical’ move to veganism

19 Sep 201716:55
Lewis Hamilton caused a Twitter frenzy after proclaiming a vegan diet would help tackle environmental damage and ‘pollution coming from cows’.
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, arable, dairy, farm life, livestock,
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'Farmer's tan' could have fatal consequences - skin cancer warning

'Farmer's tan' could have fatal consequences - skin cancer warning

20 Sep 201711:15
Farmers are being urged to take extra precautions against skin cancer as a ’farmer’s tan’ could have fatal consequences.
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, arable, farm life, Getting started, livestock, Machinery, Scotland,
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Make sure any self-employed farm workers really are self-employed

Make sure any self-employed farm workers really are self-employed

20 Sep 201711:50
Employers have been urged to check staff are self-employed in the eyes of the law or they could owe substantial amounts in back pay and unpaid National Insurance contributions.
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, Advice, arable, Business, farm life, Legal Help, livestock, Politics,
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Late harvest means many Scottish crops labelled 'salvage jobs' only

Late harvest means many Scottish crops labelled 'salvage jobs' only

20 Sep 201715:50
The harvest in north-east Scotland is now so late that many crops are ’salvage jobs’ only.
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, arable, farm life, Harvest, Scotland,
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Agriculture showing ‘positive signs’ of future farming policy

Agriculture showing ‘positive signs’ of future farming policy

24 Sep 201714:00
There are positive signs of a future farming policy starting to emerge, with a recognition of what the farming industry needs, according to Thomson Snell and Passmore head of agricultural and rural affairs Sue Lister.
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, arable, Brexit, Business, farm life, Land and property, livestock, Prices & trends,
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Want to make money from woodland on your farm? Here's how...

Want to make money from woodland on your farm? Here's how...

25 Sep 201713:55
Although forestry and woodland coverage within England is on the rise there is still room for improvement and a national target to increase the area and management further.
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, arable, Business, farm life, livestock, Scotland,
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Labour 'on a mission' to be 'party of farmers'

Labour 'on a mission' to be 'party of farmers'

26 Sep 201715:55
Labour has suggested it could take the lead on agricultural matters after announcing it was ‘on a mission’ to champion food and farming within the party.
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, arable, Business, farm life, livestock,
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Brexit deal provides stability but farming leaders demand more from Theresa May

Brexit deal provides stability but farming leaders demand more from Theresa May

26 Sep 201714:20
Prime Minister Theresa May has been challenged on the promise of a two-year transitional period after the UK leaves the EU to provide more clarity on arrangements for farmers.
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, arable, Brexit, Business, farm life, livestock,
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Agriculture knowledge 'vital' for banking sector

Agriculture knowledge 'vital' for banking sector

01 Oct 201712:00
With farmers wanting more practical agricultural knowledge from the people they work with in the banking sector, Alex Black visited a HSBC Banking for Farming course to see how they are training their staff
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, arable, Brexit, Business, dairy, farm life, Funding, livestock,
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Buyer's guide: 150hp tractors for less than £30,000

Buyer's guide: 150hp tractors for less than £30,000

27 Sep 201710:45
Second-hand tractors can provide cheap power for any type of farm.
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, Advice, arable, Buyer's Guides, farm life, Handy hints, livestock, Machinery, Tractors,
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Farming industry must change mindset to see consumers as 'citizens'

Farming industry must change mindset to see consumers as 'citizens'

27 Sep 201714:25
Farmers have been encouraged to drop the use of the word ’consumer’ and instead shift to engaging with UK ‘citizens’ as part of a drive to get more young people on-board with British food and farming.  
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, arable, Business, Education, farm life, livestock,
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'Brisk start' for UK feed barley exports

'Brisk start' for UK feed barley exports

01 Oct 201707:00
Exports in July were the second highest in the past 14 years.
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, arable, Business, Crops, Harvest, Nutrition, Prices & trends, Scotland,
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High sugar production across Europe to drive down prices

High sugar production across Europe to drive down prices

30 Sep 201707:00
High European sugar production is expected to drive sugar prices to a 10-year low as world output rises in the 2017/18 season.
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, arable, Business, farm life,
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TOP TIPS: A guide to selling or letting a farm at its best

TOP TIPS: A guide to selling or letting a farm at its best

02 Oct 201708:00
The key to a successful farm sale or letting is to ensure it looks its best when people come to view it.
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, Advice, arable, Business, farm life, Handy hints, livestock, Scotland,
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Weaker pound 'welcome boost' for BPS payments

Weaker pound 'welcome boost' for BPS payments

03 Oct 201713:45
Basic Payment Scheme payments were expected to rise by about 4 per cent in 2017 due to a more favourable exchange rate, following a 16 per cent increase in 2016.
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, arable, Business, farm life, livestock,
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76 per cent of Brits want full ban on neonicotinoids

76 per cent of Brits want full ban on neonicotinoids

03 Oct 201711:45
More than three-quarters of the British public want to see the UK Government ban neonicotinoids on all crops, according to new research from Friends of the Earth.
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, arable, Arable Farming, Business, Crop protection, farm life, Neonicotinoids, Politics,
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Farmers should follow CAP rules for two years after Brexit, says NFU

Farmers should follow CAP rules for two years after Brexit, says NFU

03 Oct 201714:30
The NFU has said farmers should continue to follow CAP rules for at least two years after Brexit to ensure stability and give Government time to adjust to the delivery of a new agricultural policy.
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, arable, Brexit, Business, farm life, Funding, livestock, Politics,
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Upgrading older tractors to take advantage of auto-steering capability

Upgrading older tractors to take advantage of auto-steering capability

04 Oct 201713:38
You do not have to buy a tractor which is ‘auto-steer ready’ to take advantage of auto-steering capability.
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, arable, farm life, livestock, Machinery, Tractors,
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NEW TECHNOLOGY: Tracking your food from field to fork - via your phone

NEW TECHNOLOGY: Tracking your food from field to fork - via your phone

04 Oct 201708:00
Do you know where your dinner came from last night? Or your bacon sandwich this morning?
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, arable, Business, farm life, livestock,
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UPDATE: Safety warning after tractor and combine harvester involved in crash

UPDATE: Safety warning after tractor and combine harvester involved in crash

04 Oct 201715:15
The A50 was closed this morning after a crash involving a tractor, a combine harvester and a van.
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, arable, farm life, Farm safety, livestock,
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How it works: Altering tractor tyre pressures on the go

How it works: Altering tractor tyre pressures on the go

04 Oct 201710:45
The convenience of being able to alter tyre pressures while on the go, to ensure the correct operating pressures for field or road work, is now a reality with a retro-fit central tyre inflation system.
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, Advice, arable, farm life, livestock, Machinery, Tractors,
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TFA launches Responsible Landlord Scheme to improve tenant-landlord relationships

TFA launches Responsible Landlord Scheme to improve tenant-landlord relationships

05 Oct 201705:00
A new Responsible Landlord Scheme has been set up by the Tenant Farmers’ Association (TFA) in a bid to improve relationships between tenants and landlords.
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, arable, Business, farm life, livestock,
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Scottish Government blames Westminster austerity for farming budget cuts

Scottish Government blames Westminster austerity for farming budget cuts

05 Oct 201707:00
Scottish farmers carrying out environmental work will see their funding slashed because of UK austerity measures, according to Rural Economy Secretary Fergus Ewing.
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, arable, Business, Environment, farm life, Funding, livestock, Politics, Scotland,
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Theresa May's housebuilding programme must not ignore British countryside

Theresa May's housebuilding programme must not ignore British countryside

04 Oct 201715:10
As the Prime Minister announced a new £2billion affordable homes fund on the final day of Conservative Party Conference, rural groups have warned the countryside’s housing needs must not be ignored.
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, arable, Business, farm life, Housing, livestock, Politics, Rural Development,
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When do children stop wanting to be farmers?

When do children stop wanting to be farmers?

05 Oct 201711:20
For me, this is a genuine question. When do children stop wanting to be farmers?
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, arable, farm life, Getting started, livestock, New entrants, Scotland, Young farmers, Young Farmers Clubs,
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United States slaps down British agricultural trade plans

United States slaps down British agricultural trade plans

05 Oct 201715:09
Seven major agricultural exporters, including the United States and New Zealand, have rejected a UK-EU deal on post-Brexit agricultural trade.
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, arable, Brexit, Business, farm life, livestock, Politics, Scotland,
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'This is a bombshell report' - Farmers urged to learn from high performers after warning on farm incomes post-Brexit

'This is a bombshell report' - Farmers urged to learn from high performers after warning on farm incomes post-Brexit

11 Oct 201710:52
It follows a report from AHDB which suggests farm incomes could halve following Brexit
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, arable, Brexit, Business, dairy, livestock, Politics,
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Labour Party wants to phase out glyphosate use in the UK

Labour Party wants to phase out glyphosate use in the UK

13 Oct 201710:30
Shadow Farming Minister David Drew has revealed the Labour Party would only support the re-licensing of glyphosate for a ‘restricted time period’.
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, arable, Arable Farming, Crop protection, Politics,
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NFU Sugar announces meeting to help growers affected by M&J Haulage Ltd administration

NFU Sugar announces meeting to help growers affected by M&J Haulage Ltd administration

17 Oct 201712:20
M&J Haulage Limited confirmed as the ’significant’ sugar contractor in administration yesterday
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, arable, Business, Harvest,
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