Spotlight on new actions for arable and horticulture farmers

Spotlight on new actions for arable and horticulture farmers

New precision actions. Precision involves using technology to target crop inputs in response to variations within a field. This can: reduce costs and improve yields. improve productivity. benefit biodiversity and soil quality. improve air and water quality. We are introducing 4 new actions to incentivise using precision …

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and agricultural news and analysis –

and agricultural news and analysis –

All the latest agricultural news for the arable and livestock sectors across the . Keep up up-to-date with policy from Defra and the devolved governments, agricultural subsidies …

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How innovative  systems lead to sustainable

How innovative systems lead to sustainable

Achieving Sustainable Agricultural Systems (ASSIST) is a long-term national capability, jointly funded by Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) and Natural Environment Research Council (NERC). The programme develops innovative systems that maintain or increase productivity and resilience to future disturbances.

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in the  (@farminguk) •

in the (@farminguk) •

79K Followers, 332 Following, 3,316 Posts – in the (@farminguk) on Instagram: “🐮Snapshots taken by & celebrating the community. est2014 📸 DM your best photos, or #FarmingUK 👨🏼‍🌾 Created by @wafrost98”.

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Rise of  is being sold off …

Rise of is being sold off …

The shift towards megafarms is not inevitable or necessary. Defra has included some measures to support ecological and human-scale , such as a nod towards reducing pesticide use, and a …

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Growing our Future  | Forum for the Future

Growing our Future | Forum for the Future

1) Enabling cross-sector action. Throughout 2023 and 2024, Growing our Future is bringing together food system actors in focused collaborative working sessions. These will be in person wherever possible, alongside other major events in the food and calendar, and geographically dispersed, to engage actors across the nations.

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Where is  to know about …

Where is to know about …

Diddly Squat lies between Chipping Norton and Chadlington in Oxfordshire. It is in the northern tip of the Cotswolds. “It is a perfectly average really,” Jeremy told us. “1,000 acres, a few sheep, wheat, barley, rape. We wanted to say ‘this is what it’s like ’ [with the new show] and that’s what we’ve tried to do.”

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Farmers in  devolved nations face big drops in income post …

Farmers in devolved nations face big drops in income post …

Last modified on Thu 7 Jan 2021 13.16 EST. Farmers in the ’s devolved administrations are facing substantial cuts to their income as a result of Brexit, which could imperil their ability to …

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| OnTheMarket

| OnTheMarket

020 8022 6905. Email agent. Guide price. £1,350,000. for sale Todmorden Road, Briercliffe BB10. -. -. A productive livestock rearing set within a ring fence totalling approximately 95.85 acres (38.79 hectares) A generous traditional farmhouse that would now benefit from modernisation offering 196 sqm (2113 sqft) of residential …

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Main Challenges Facing the  · Agricultural Recruitment …

Main Challenges Facing the · Agricultural Recruitment …

Numerous factors have challenged the agricultural sector of late. The decreasing number of farmers, along with other socio-political and economic instability, can crash the industry entirely. However, the government is working towards solving these issues and the future of seems somewhat promising despite the current …

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income  2021/22 | Statista

income 2021/22 | Statista

GOV.. “Average income per from grazing livestock in the United Kingdom () from 2009/10 to 2021/22, split by lowland and LFA* (in GBP).” Chart. July 17, 2023.

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Future of  up for grabs ahead of government land …

Future of up for grabs ahead of government land …

A fierce debate is taking place over the future of the , and how to feed people while fixing the biodiversity and climate crises. It started innocuously, with some tweeted photos of livestock amid bucolic-looking Cumbrian countryside and an account of how many birds lived there. Within hours, a full-blown Twitter spat was underway …

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Government unveils major package of  and food sector …

Government unveils major package of and food sector …

14 May 2024. A major package of measures to support farmers and grow the ’s and food sector has been announced by the government today (Tuesday 14 May). The package, unveiled at the …

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Country Shows 2024 |  Shows – FarmingUK

Country Shows 2024 | Shows – FarmingUK

2024 upcoming shows & events calendar. Country and agricultural in

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Farmers fight to save stunted crops in record  heat

Farmers fight to save stunted crops in record heat

The leaves falling off the plants on his 1,500-acre east Yorkshire are just one sign of a crop stunted by the ’s record-breaking heat; he expects a drop in his yields of at least a quarter.

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British  – 12 Months On A  : February –

British – 12 Months On A : February –

It’s February, and although it’s not particularly normal – the is home to new born lambs. Meet Eric the teaser ram, find out more about the geese, and d…

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farmers say tighter environmental rules put them at risk …

farmers say tighter environmental rules put them at risk …

James Robinson, a dairy farmer who runs a family in Cumbria and chairs the Nature Friendly Network in England, said he was frustrated with the government’s approach.

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to 2024 –

to 2024 –

The sets out the changes we are going to make to agricultural policy in England from 1 January 2021. It also covers what these changes will mean for farmers and land …

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Elms: England greener  payments detail unveiled

Elms: England greener payments detail unveiled

The is one of the most nature-depleted countries in the world, external – in the bottom 10% of countries – and the Soil Association’s head of policy, Gareth Morgan, said it was …

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A brief history of  in the  by Professor John …

A brief history of in the by Professor John …

Land drainage, the use of seeds mixtures and livestock improvements proceeded in parallel. 1837-1874 is generally known as the ‘Golden Age of English ’ but whereas wheat fetched £8.80 per ton in 1875 it had plummetted to £3.80 by 1894.

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Long term resilience of  will be challenged, AHDB …

Long term resilience of will be challenged, AHDB …

Numerous challenges are likely to persist for the industry in 2024, AHDB’s new report warns. Long term resilience of will be ‘challenged’ amid cumulative inflationary pressure and the ongoing impact of the cost of living on consumer demand. This is according to the latest AHDB Agri-market Outlook, which has highlighted …

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in the  – FarmingUK News

in the – FarmingUK News

Vertical is the process of growing plants indoors under controlled conditions in a series of stacked layers. Rather than using sunlight, like in a glasshouse, many of these urban farms are reliant on LED light which is adjusted dependent on the growth stage and crop type. Techniques such as soil free growing are typically used in …

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Farmland Market – Search Land and Farms For Sale in the

Farmland Market – Search Land and Farms For Sale in the

Low Abbey is a modern, fully equipped dairy with a spacious traditional stone-built farmhouse, and an extensive range of buildings. 347.34 acres£4,900,000. Marketed by GSC Grays, Leyburn.

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2019 –

2019 –

Details. This annual publication provides an overview of in the . It contains an extensive range of data including incomes, land use, livestock numbers, prices, production of …

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Agricultural Land Use in United Kingdom at 1 June 2023 – GOV.

Agricultural Land Use in United Kingdom at 1 June 2023 – GOV.

The total utilised agricultural area in the decreased by 2.3% to just over 17.0 million hectares in 2023 and accounts for 70% of the total land area. Figure 1 shows that the total utilised …

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INTRODUCTION – NFUonline

INTRODUCTION – NFUonline

in the and across the globe, spearheading the promotion of ‘Brand Britain’ and showcasing our food production as a world-leading model of sustainable, climate-friendly . We are at the start of a new age for British food. We have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to make a success of the ’s new domestic agricultural policy and

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Embracing Innovation: The Agritech Transformation of

Embracing Innovation: The Agritech Transformation of

In summary, for the ’s agricultural and horticultural sectors to thrive in the 21st century, embracing agritech innovation is not just an option but a necessity. The advancements in regions like Lincolnshire are a testament to the potential of technology in revolutionizing , ensuring food security, and contributing to environmental …

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PM to announce major innovation boost for farmers … – GOV.

PM to announce major innovation boost for farmers … – GOV.

20 February 2024. Prime Minister set to announce £220 million package of funding for technology and innovation to protect British for centuries to come. Speaking at the National Farmers …

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Radio 4 –  – Downloads

Radio 4 – – Downloads

04/05/24 – This Week: Border checks, cider orchards and illegal waste dumping. Sat 4 May 2024. Charlotte Smith brings you a round up of the week’s food, and rural stories …

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‘We’re really struggling’: British farmers pushed to brink by …

‘We’re really struggling’: British farmers pushed to brink by …

Friday 1 March 2024, 4:14pm. Peter Gardiner (pictured), whose is based in Norfolk, said ‘80%’ of his grazing marshlands were underwater at the peak of the flooding. Credit: Peter Gardiner. By …

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Brexit:  report

Brexit: report

simulation using Business Survey data for 2013/14 -2105/16 for 2,803 farms) were employed to estimate potential effects (e.g. financial performance) of Brexit scenarios on commercial farms across the as a whole, the devolved administrations and types.

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2000-2022 | Statista

2000-2022 | Statista

income: total United Kingdom 2000-2022. This statistic shows the total income from the output of crops in the United Kingdom from 2000 to 2022. Despite some …

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‘A growing crisis’: Extreme rainfall saturates farms – and …

‘A growing crisis’: Extreme rainfall saturates farms – and …

A Recovery Fund that offers grants of up to £25,000 to restore land affected by recent storms launched yesterday. While the NFU had initially welcomed this news, it now fears “major …

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Agri-climate report 2022 –

Agri-climate report 2022 –

The 2022 Practices Survey (FPS) indicated that 64% of farmers thought it important to consider GHGs when making business decisions (down from 67% in 2021), whilst 29% considered it not …

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| The  Industry

| The Industry

The Industry In The . Rolling hills, lush green fields, fluffy sheep and the hum of tractors on country lanes… The industry may conjure up delightful ‘green and pleasant land’ imagery, but the reality is an economical powerhouse, highly mechanised and partly responsible for the ’s trade success in a competitive global market.

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Tractors descend on Parliament over ‘betrayal’ of British …

Tractors descend on Parliament over ‘betrayal’ of British …

A “go slow” convoy of more than 120 tractors is making its way around Westminster tonight as campaigners demand action on food security. Organised by Save British and the Kent Fairness for …

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UKRI awards more than £8m to innovative new  concepts

UKRI awards more than £8m to innovative new concepts

Research and Innovation (UKRI) has today announced the winners of a combined £8 million in funding, as part of Defra’s Innovation Programme. The feasibility projects competition was created to back new and innovative solutions, aid research and collaboration, and encourage collaboration across the ’s farmers, growers and …

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Kingdom

Kingdom

According to the 2012 values, as reported by the Food and Agricultural Organization, milk was the highest produced agricultural product in the accounting for 13,884, 000 tons followed by wheat with 13,261,000 tons and sugar beets with 7,291,000 tons. Other products in the list included pig, cattle, sheep, duck, turkey and chicken meat …

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Glossary –  Direct

Glossary – Direct

A female sheep that has been weaned but not yet sheared. i.e. about 6 months to 15 months old. Grass that is sown in the expectation that it will only last for a limited period before being ploughed up. There are short-term leys (1 or 2 years), medium-term leys (up to 5 years) and long-term leys (5-7 years).

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FarmingUK |  and  News from across

FarmingUK | and News from across

Courses and Apprenticeships. and FarmingUK News, Latest Industry News for British Farmers, United Kingdom Updates – FarmingUK.

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‘I might as well stop and diversify into holiday lets’ – new …

‘I might as well stop and diversify into holiday lets’ – new …

The ’s landscape has changed dramatically since Brexit.Agricultural policy has been adjusted, and EU subsidies, which funded for decades, are no more.. Before the split …

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A  : September –

A : September –

It’s September, and we’re back on the . The seasonal change from tee shirts to coats, felt almost as abrupt as the transition from city to country this m…

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Spotlight on new actions: agroforestry and improvements to …

Spotlight on new actions: agroforestry and improvements to …

On 26 January at 10am, we’re hosting a webinar about the offer in England with the Advice Service. Register to attend. Funding for farmers, growers and land managers. The guidance for every scheme and grant on offer can be found on the Funding for farmers, growers and land managers page on GOV..

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Farms for Sale  |

Farms for Sale |

Farms in the . Latest Listed Oldest Listed Price: Low to High Price: High to Low. Load More. Search for farms and land, rural and country houses, equestrian properties, woodland for sale in the Great British countryside – farms .

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Organic  statistics 2023: United Kingdom – GOV.

Organic statistics 2023: United Kingdom – GOV.

Key findings for the . In 2023: 498 thousand hectares were farmed organically in the . 60% of organic land was in England, 23% in Scotland, 15% in Wales and 1.4% in Northern Ireland …

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Rural Economy and  : Issues for the New …

Rural Economy and : Issues for the New …

Rural areas of England contributed an estimated £261 billion to England’s total economy in terms of gross value added (GVA ), 15.9% of England’s total economic activity. , forestry and fishing accounted for 15.2% of the local units of registered businesses in rural areas in England. The rural economy is diverse and includes many …

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Share : How it works and why it could reshape

Share : How it works and why it could reshape

A share arrangement is a coming together of two parties in a mutually beneficial agreement to a certain area of land while remaining as two separate businesses. An owner and an …

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rural property: we need  facts not fiction

rural property: we need facts not fiction

Natural capital – ONS values ‘s nature at £1.5 trillion. The ‘s ecosystems emerge as economic powerhouses, valued at a staggering £1.5 trillion, according to the latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Nature contributes over £45 billion annually and is vital across sectors like public health, food production, and …

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Work Visa Sponsorship Jobs 2024 – Careerinfos.com

Work Visa Sponsorship Jobs 2024 – Careerinfos.com

The working jobs with visa sponsorship are for international applicants. Follow this steps to apply for Govt Jobs. Step 2: You will see a Search Bar. Write “”, or , or , and then press enter. Step 3: It will List all Sponsorship Jobs from Approved Companies.

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‘It’s too wet’:  food security at risk because of record …

‘It’s too wet’: food security at risk because of record …

The ’s new scheme rewards restoration of the natural environment and adoption of sustainable practices. “Now you’re on your own. You want me to efficiently, greener and for …

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