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Solix unveils robot sprayer that identifies weeds and pests

A new spraying robot capable of identifying weeds, pests, disease and nutrient deficiencies is now available to North American farmers. The Solix Sprayer is the brainchild of a small team…

ENVIRONMENT

Waitrose to support farmers to transition to regen systems

Waitrose has unveiled ambitious plans to support more than 2,000 of its British farmer-suppliers to move to regenerative farming practices. The retailer has been trialling regen and nature-friendly farming practices…

FARM POLICY

Farmer criticises RPA's approach on cattle passports

A dairy farmer has criticised the Rural Payments Agency for showing zero leniency over a single late passport application out of 4,400 in 20 years. Michael Colwell, who farms 350…

NEWS

Tractor factory workers to strike over ‘pay betrayal’

More than 500 workers at a New Holland tractor factory in Basildon, Essex, are set to strike in May over pay disputes, the UK’s leading union says. Unite claims workers…

STAFF MANAGEMENT

Industry leaders welcome five-year seasonal worker pledge

The government has committed to extending its Seasonal Worker Scheme by a further five years to 2029, as part of a package of measures announced to support farmers ahead of…

FARM POLICY

Scots farm leaders welcome new first minister John Swinney

Scottish farm leaders have congratulated John Swinney on becoming the seventh first minister for Scotland, and vowed to work together to strengthen the agricultural industry. Mr Swinney, 60, was elected…

CROPS MARKETS AND PRICES

UK plantings improve but still poor as wheat hits £190/t

Winter wheat crop conditions in April made some improvements on the previous month but remain very poor by historic standards with yields expected to be low this harvest. Almost half…

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MACHINERY

Solix unveils robot sprayer that identifies weeds and pests

A new spraying robot capable of identifying weeds, pests, disease and nutrient deficiencies is now available to North American farmers. The Solix Sprayer is the brainchild of a small team…

ENVIRONMENT

Waitrose to support farmers to transition to regen systems

Waitrose has unveiled ambitious plans to support more than 2,000 of its British farmer-suppliers to move to regenerative farming practices. The retailer has been trialling regen and nature-friendly farming practices…

NEWS

Tractor factory workers to strike over ‘pay betrayal’

More than 500 workers at a New Holland tractor factory in Basildon, Essex, are set to strike in May over pay disputes, the UK’s leading union says. Unite claims workers…

STAFF MANAGEMENT

Industry leaders welcome five-year seasonal worker pledge

The government has committed to extending its Seasonal Worker Scheme by a further five years to 2029, as part of a package of measures announced to support farmers ahead of…

FARM POLICY

Scots farm leaders welcome new first minister John Swinney

Scottish farm leaders have congratulated John Swinney on becoming the seventh first minister for Scotland, and vowed to work together to strengthen the agricultural industry. Mr Swinney, 60, was elected…

CROPS MARKETS AND PRICES

UK plantings improve but still poor as wheat hits £190/t

Winter wheat crop conditions in April made some improvements on the previous month but remain very poor by historic standards with yields expected to be low this harvest. Almost half…

NEWS

NPA rejects Defra's 'method of production' labelling plans

Pig producers have rejected government plans to introduce new food labels that specify the method of production, saying it will add cost and complexity while failing to deliver on its…

TRANSITION

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More farmers in England have signed up to environmental schemes, with 13,900 Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) 2023 agreements now in place. This figure represents a significant increase on the number…

 

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