The standout pledge at COP26 for farmers was the target to reduce methane emissions by 30% by 2030. Eyes, as usual, turned to ruminant production. We know that agriculture is responsible for around 40% of total UK methane emissions, with most of those associated with ruminant livestock and livestock manures. But the picture is more …
Every year you learn something new and the last two years have been tough, and we have learnt a lot! This shows in our machinery purchases over this period. We have bought a mole plough, a drain jetter, a set of rolls with paddles and a Tech Neat Outcast catch crop spreader. These are all …
Written by Tom Allen-Stevens from Trinity Agtech New markets have opened up for carbon and biodiversity. When underpinned by digital software, international protocols and a just legal framework, they allow those who manage the land control over their natural capital and the income stream that’s opened up. Louisa Knocker from Trinity Natural Capital Markets addresses …
SEE & SPRAY™ NOW IN USE ON FARM John Deere introduced See & Spray™ Select in March 2021, with machines available factory-equipped with advanced spraying technology. Farmers can use See & Spray Select, to minimize input costs and only spray weeds when they are detected. It puts an end to broadcast spraying. See & Spray …
The Nuffield Farming Scholarships Trust announced their newest cohort of Scholars in October, many of whom will study topics related to soil management, sustainability, and regenerative farming practices. “This year’s intake represents a significant change in direction that British agriculture is and must take to ensure a sustainable farming future,” says Mike Vacher, Nuffield Farming …
EVALUATING THE IMPACT OF PESTICIDE USE ON NATURAL CAPITAL Natural Capital is being measured in novel ways and carbon accounting is now commonplace. It is difficult to be precise about the measurement of the effects of different management practices on soil carbon, so it seems likely that the adoption of management which we know to …
And Breathe….. a much better year After 2019 and 2020, I think we can all agree 2021 has been a much happier time to be farming. Prices are good, yields were ok to good, the autumn has been very kind, autumn establishment cracking, smiles all round in the Sly Family, turkey is on the menu …
If you are like us, then you don’t know where to start when it comes to other reading apart from farming magazines.However, there is so much information out there that can help us understand our businesses, farm better andunderstand the position of non-farmers. We have listed a few more books you might find interesting, challenge …
