Welcome to this week in agriculture. farmers weekly In the last 7 days.
First of all, can you feel the signs of spring in the air? We’ve received word that grass growth is suddenly accelerating in some warmer regions.
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Now let’s get on with the show.
There are many protests
It was another week of protests for many European farmers, with French food producers and Belgian producers taking to the streets of Brussels and blocking roads around Paris.
How is this place? We consulted existing trade unions and newly formed activist groups for our lead story in this week’s magazine.
My editorial this week looks at the barriers to British farmers following the lead of farmers across the Channel, and points out that anger is currently highest in Wales.
This was evidenced by the large number of participants who gathered at Welshpool Livestock Market this week for a debate on the topic, as anger over the Welsh Government’s upland plans continues.
fertilizer plan
It’s been a tough winter for many fall-sown crops, but how best to care for those that survive?
That’s the question our cultivation team posed to eight farmers across the country before spring work begins in earnest.
Nitrogen use efficiency has received renewed attention since fertilizer prices soared two years ago, with expert Clive Blacker saying that the average farm is only 50-60% efficient, and 70% He points out that ~80% is achievable.
Find out how Defra-backed projects are helping us to better understand how to achieve this.
Survival of defamation
Soccer players’ wives are rarely featured in magazines. FW, But don’t worry, we’re not a gossip rag.
Instead, we’re looking at ways to avoid getting into legal trouble by making false statements about farmers and their businesses.
Known as defamation law, this law includes statements made in person or online, and in the agricultural context, can include false claims that a business is bankrupt.
Elsewhere in this week’s Business section, check out this important article on building a new diversified business correctly to avoid violating tax laws.
atomizer focus
Currently, it is not only fertilizer spreaders that are scattering dust, but also sprayers as well.
Who better to consider the myriad of different technology options available on modern machinery than Mark Gerry, the reigning Farm Sprayer Operator of the Year?
Mechanical editor Oli Mark met him in Northamptonshire. We discuss the specifics of the self-propelled Bateman v. Chafer.
Also, how Buckinghamshire arable farmer Charlie Edgeley and his canny workshop team converted a Kongskilled wing jet pneumatic spreader to an Avadex applicator, highlighting the latest, cheaper RTK options. I will explain in detail.
Who is on top and who is on bottom?
British farmers entering the market for solar panels, robotics and automation equipment will be in the spotlight this week after Defra launches the latest round of agricultural productivity subsidies.
We will pay up to 50% of the cost of a project between £25,000 and £500,000.
Staff and investors at the Small Robot Company, which this week announced it is going into liquidation, will be depressed this week.
They were developing a small machine that could map and spot spray weed habitats.
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