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Photo of the Week: Last of maize harvest ‘lights up’ spirits

Farmers Weekly

Farmers Weekly Many farmers will be breathing a sigh of relief as the maize harvest draws to a close, after weeks of grappling with the wet weather. That’s the situation for HC Beales in Norfolk, a family-run farming business and contracting company, mostly harvesting maize for AD plants and cattle customers.

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RealAg on the Weekend: Herbicide carryover risk, a Bill C-234 update, and spray tech advancements, Nov 18, 2023

Real Agriculture

On this weekend’s show, guest host Lyndsey Smith is joined by: Cory Jacob with Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture on the risks of herbicide carryover; Tom Wolf with Agrimetrix and Sprayers 101 on his highlights from Agritechnica 2023; Plus hear a spotlight interview with Barrie Mann of Genesis Fertilizers about the new plant that is planned; Read More On this weekend’s show, guest host Lyndsey Smith is joined by: Cory Jacob with Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture on the risks of herbicide ca

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Farmer Focus: A good neighbour is a good fence, they say

Farmers Weekly

Farmers Weekly The fencing contractors have been here for the past few weeks. Surprisingly, the tractor and post-knocker can cross the fields without leaving too much of a mark. We’re concentrating on a few boundary fences.

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Azalea Flowers – All You Need to Know

Agric4profits

Azalea Flowers (Rhododendron spp) which are often referred to as “the royalty of the garden,” these elegant flowers are known for their outstanding colors and foliage. With thousands of varieties to choose from, Azaleas require little maintenance once planted and can be brought inside to make a fabulous bouquet.

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Agritechnica 2023: Tafe swaps vintage rebuilds for electric and hydrogen power

Farmers Weekly

Farmers Weekly Tafe might be best known for its reproductions of classic Massey Ferguson tractors, but the Indian brand has been beavering away on a host of more modern products.

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Aubrieta Flowers – All you need to Know

Agric4profits

Aubrieta Flowers named after Claude Aubriet, a French artist who famously painted them, Aubrietas spread low with small violet, pink or white flowers. If you’re creating a rock garden, Aubrietas are ideal as it prefers sandy, well-drained soil.

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Agritechnica 2023: Bednar reveals twin-hopper Directo no-till drill

Farmers Weekly

Farmers Weekly Rocking a name like Directo, it’s clear that the latest drill from Czech outfit Bednar is intended to work straight into uncultivated ground.

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Young farmers invited to apply for NI regenerative farming bursary

Farmers Weekly

Farmers Weekly Young farmers with an interest in regenerative agriculture are being invited to apply for a new leadership development programme in Northern Ireland. NextGen-ReRen 2024 aims to help young farmers to develop their understanding of regenerative farming, challenge the status quo and increase their business confidence.

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FFA Tribute: Austin Guyot

Western FarmPress

This week the FFA Tribute goes to Arkansas State FFA Eastern V.P.

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Opinion: Dutch political movement echoes Crofters’ Party

Farmers Weekly

Farmers Weekly The Farmer-Citizen Movement, or BoerBurgerBeweging (BBB) sent ripples along Dutch canals and throughout Europe when they won several seats at the March regional elections. As a party championing farming and liberal rights against draconian government net-zero policies, they earned kudos domestically and globally.

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8 Health Benefits of Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum)

Agric4profits

The Cinnamomum Verum tree, also known as Cinnamomum zeylanicum, is the source of cinnamon.

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Agritechnica 2023: Ultra-flat ActiCut slices through stubble to kill weeds

Farmers Weekly

Farmers Weekly A consortium of German farmers and mechanical engineers has developed a novel low-disturbance mechanical weed killer as part of its 2019-launched 4Disc business. The ActiCut has three banks of sharp-edged and ultra-flat 350mm horizontal discs designed to work between 10mm and 120mm deep.

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This Week in Agribusiness, November 18, 2023

Western FarmPress

Turkey prices, farmland market, rice supply, and more featured this week.

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6 goals set to deliver UK sheep welfare strategy

Farmers Weekly

Farmers Weekly A five-year welfare strategy for the UK sheep industry has been launched by Ruminant Health & Welfare. The aim is to deliver high welfare and encourage the adoption of good practice on all sheep farms regardless of size, location or production system.

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Climate Robotics Wins AgSharks Pitch Competition

Global Agtech Initiative

Climate Robotics is a developer of mobile biochar production systems for commercial agriculture. The post Climate Robotics Wins AgSharks Pitch Competition appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Tomato Leaf Curl or Leaf Roll – Causes and Preventive Measures

Agric4profits

Tomato leaf curl also called Leaf roll can be described as when the tomato leaves curl up and then inwards in, but sometimes they can curl down as well thereby growing into irregular, not well-formed shapes.

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What’s Shaping Ag Equipment Trends in Key Global Markets?

Global Agtech Initiative

Agrievolution leaders highlighted important equipment trends shaping the future of agriculture at Agritechnica. The post What’s Shaping Ag Equipment Trends in Key Global Markets? appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Young Farmers November 2023 Newsletter

National Young Farmers Coalition

We’re excited to share that the National Young Farmers Coalition (Young Farmers) delivered a letter to House and Senate Agriculture Committee leadership signed by 175 national, regional, and local organizations in support of the Increasing Land Access, Security, and Opportunities Act (H.R.3955, S.2340). Collectively, the organizations and businesses on this letter represent and serve nearly seven million people across the country!

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Rain will provide relief in worst drought areas

Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast

The latest 7-day QPF map shows that rain in midweek will provide some relief to areas that are currently experiencing exceptional drought, but areas to the south down into Florida will see much less rain so any relief there will be limited.

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Know Before You Grow: 2024 Spring Key Dates and Reminders Guide

ProAg

As spring planting approaches, ProAg knows your plate is full. That’s why we put together a simple resource to help you keep track of important upcoming dates — plus an overview of the crop insurance process so you know what to expect. The post Know Before You Grow: 2024 Spring Key Dates and Reminders Guide appeared first on ProAg.

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Grains Slid Lower While Cattle Found Their Footing

AgWeb Farm Journal

Grain markets slid lower into the end of the week while cattle futures rallied into the monthly Cattle on Feed report.

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