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Survey: How far have women in farming come in past 10 years?

Farmers Weekly

Farmers Weekly Farmers Weekly has launched a landmark survey to measure the progress which has been made for women in agriculture over the past ten years. The views of women and men are being sought as part of the research, which builds on a similar survey carried out by Farmers Weekly in 2014. It is being supported […] The post Survey: How far have women in farming come in past 10 years?

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Confidence in future financial performance slips in Canadian Farmer Sentiment Index

Real Agriculture

The results of the Canadian Farmer Sentiment Index for October 2023 are in, which means, for the first time, we can compare year-over-year trends and changes in farmer sentiment on several topics. Over six hundred farmers weighed in on the survey to share their thoughts on current and future financial performance of the farm, their.

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Survey: How has farming changed for women in the past 10 years?

Farmers Weekly

Farmers Weekly Farmers Weekly has launched a landmark survey to measure the progress which has been made for women in agriculture over the past ten years. The views of women and men are being sought as part of the research, which builds on a similar survey carried out by Farmers Weekly in 2014. The results from this […] The post Survey: How has farming changed for women in the past 10 years?

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The Agronomists, Ep 131: The variety and hybrid selection question, with Chris Manchur and Sheila Murphy

Real Agriculture

Like the Christmas decorations coming out at Costco, it feels like the variety and hybrid line-up decision keeps moving earlier and earlier each year. For some farmers, early decisions are vital in order to secure the exact variety, treatment, and trait package, but that decision is sometimes made before the current-year’s data is compiled. To.

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Kaleb Cooper: ‘I think farming chose me, in a weird way’

Farmers Weekly

Farmers Weekly Clarkson’s Farm star Kaleb Cooper rose to fame after appearing on Jeremy Clarkson’s hit TV show, which documented the highs and lows of running Diddly Squat – a 400ha farm in the Cotswolds.

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Chocolate: an update on the food politics thereof

Food Politics

I am suddenly deluged with items about chocolate, which seems to raise any number of food politics issues. For today, let’s deal with three: content of toxic heavy metals, research conflicts of interest, and claims of sustainability, I. Heavy metals. I learned about this one from Food Safety News (FSN): Consumer Reports finds one-third of chocolate is high in heavy metals : CR today released test results that have it urging Hershey’s to get harmful lead and cadmium out of its chocolate products

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What’s in Your Shed? High-houred Valtras on the Llyn Peninsula

Farmers Weekly

Farmers Weekly Our latest machinery shed rummage unearths a fleet of well-worked Valtras on the Llyn Peninsula, Gwynedd, one of which has clocked 32,000 hours. James Andrews puts the questions to William Hugh, Ann, Tomos and Wil Roberts. See also: How to keep a four-cylinder Valtra N-series running at its best How brand loyal are you? Back in […] The post What’s in Your Shed?

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How to stop calf pneumonia reducing heifer longevity

Farmers Weekly

Farmers Weekly Calf pneumonia has stayed in the top 10 of the most frequent diagnoses from carcass submissions* in Great Britain for almost a decade. And while heifers can recover and eventually join the milking herd, there is long-term damage.

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The scope of the working-in-ag problem, by the numbers

Real Agriculture

Severe and chronic — those are the words often used to describe the shortage of workers for the agriculture industry. The numbers back up the scope and scale of the problem, as outlined in the latest Labour Market Information survey released by the Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council (CAHRC). The report, compiled by the Conference. Read More Severe and chronic — those are the words often used to describe the shortage of workers for the agriculture industry.

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Farmer Focus: Glad to own machinery in wet drilling season

Farmers Weekly

Farmers Weekly The clocks have gone back and the dark nights are here – but let’s be honest, it’s felt like winter for a while now. This drilling season has been one of those where having your own equipment pays off.

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Bipartisan Bill Aims to Clarify Standards for SAF Made With Agricultural Commodities

AgWeb Farm Journal

SAF presents a promising biofuel opportunity for farmers and enjoys support from agricultural commodity groups, the Fuels America coalition, major airlines and USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack.

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Limus® protected urea hits targets for nitrogen management

Farmers Weekly

Farmers Weekly Getting the most out of the nitrogen applied to crops is important for on farm profitability and for sustainability and Limus®, BASF’s registered dual-active urease inhibitor can help with both.

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RealAg Radio: The cost of unfilled jobs, the CFSI October results, and 100 years of Farmall, Nov 7, 2023

Real Agriculture

Thanks for tuning in to this Tuesday edition of RealAg Radio. Host Shaun Haney is joined by: Peggy Brekveld with Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council on a new labour report; Lee Klancher author of the “Farmall Century”; Hear a discussion about the October results of the Canadian Farmer Sentiment Index; and, Don’t miss the top.

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Broiler supply chain needs investigating too, say leaders

Farmers Weekly

Farmers Weekly Farm leaders are demanding an urgent investigation into fairness in the poultrymeat sector, similar to the one recently announced for eggs, to help secure the survival of British broiler farms.

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Simplify feeding livestock with these products

Western FarmPress

What’s New From the Shows: Products can help you feed livestock on the farm or ranch.

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CropLife argues case for plant protection products

Farmers Weekly

Farmers Weekly A new report calls for a rethink of “overly restrictive” regulation of plant protection products (PPPs) inherited from the EU amid a warning that higher crop yields critical to UK food security won’t be achieved without synthetic pesticides.

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Western Growers fosters momentum in ag technology

Western FarmPress

Tight labor market necessitates move to automation.

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Rural tourism and leisure: How to expand and attract customers

Farmers Weekly

Farmers Weekly Diversification usually allows farmers more control over the prices they charge for goods and services than they have over farmgate values for produce. Farm income from diversification is steadily rising, says Savills’ Rural Tourism and Leisure report.

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Cattle prices: Why this time is different?

Western FarmPress

Most analysts agree that there are some fundamental differences between today and the last time we saw high cattle prices.

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Habitat Wales Scheme payments criticised as ‘insult to nature’

Farmers Weekly

Farmers Weekly The payment rate of £69/ha on offer to Welsh farmers under the Habitat Wales Scheme (HWS) has been described as an “insult to nature”. The Nature Friendly Farming Network (NFFN) is the latest body to publicly criticise the HWS, the scheme that will bridge the gap between Glastir and the new Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS).

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Don’t punt your fall nitrogen game plan yet

Western FarmPress

Dry soils complicate anhydrous application, but relax, wait for rain and use these 3 tips to reduce loss.

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UK research discovers protein that could cut fertiliser use

Farmers Weekly

Farmers Weekly Researchers at the University of Nottingham have discovered a protein in plant roots which optimises nutrient uptake and could be engineered to make crops tolerant to drought and less reliant on artificial fertilisers.

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Harvest Update: Less than 10% of Soybeans to Go

AgWeb Farm Journal

According to USDA’s crop progress report, 81% of corn and 91% of soybeans have been harvested so far.

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MPs accuse government of complacency on rural mental health

Farmers Weekly

Farmers Weekly A committee of MPs has accused the government of having a “worrying degree of complacency” on rural mental health issues. The cross-party Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Efra) select committee spoke out after the government rejected its calls for targeted action on the issue.

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Don’t panicum: Species toxic to livestock

Western FarmPress

Big rains prompted a flush of growth from annual plant species.

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Delinked payments: Advice on transfers, land sales and FBTs

Farmers Weekly

Farmers Weekly Delinked payments will replace Basic Payment Scheme income in England next year. The RPA is gearing up to send out delinked payments information statements to eligible former BPS claimants. These will show a reference amount which will form the basis for direct payment sums received from the RPA from 2024 until 2027.

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Corn drying has come a long way

Western FarmPress

Then and Now: A company founded in a garage in Columbus, Neb., in 1936 had evolved into marketing ear corn dryer systems.

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Scops launches new podcast on parasite control in sheep

Farmers Weekly

Farmers Weekly A sheep industry health initiative has joined the podcasting craze to further its message on sustainable parasite control in sheep. Three podcast episodes are already available via the Sustainable Control of Parasites (Scops) website as part of a new “audio knowledge exchange drive” across the internet.

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Op-Ed | Flour Power: The Strength and Sustainability of Sorghum

Food Tank

Sustainable, exceptional ingredients are the cornerstone of great food. And healthy, quality soil is the key to unlocking the finest ingredients. As a born and raised Nebraskan, I grew up understanding the impact that agriculture has on our state—and our stomachs. I started understanding the crucial impact of regenerative agriculture practices on the food I serve to my customers and the food served to the world once I became a chef and business owner.

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Major potato grower AKP Group acquires Wolds Produce

Farmers Weekly

Farmers Weekly Lincolnshire-based potato grower Arundel Kerr Produce (AKP Group) has purchased potato trading business Wolds Produce. AKP Group is one of the UK’s largest potato growers, supplying businesses in the retail, food service and manufacturing sectors across the UK and Europe.

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House Speaker Johnson may move farm bill forward

Western FarmPress

Speaker Johnson intends to move on the next farm bill by the end of December.

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The Uses and Benefits of Blockchain Technology in Agriculture

Agric4profits

Blockchain technology in agriculture are used to track plant information beginning from the farms to the shelf.

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Oilseed crop fuels on-farm profit and sustainable aviation

Western FarmPress

Sustainable aviation fuels growth in camelina acres, creates crop rotation opportunity in fallow years.

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The Tips for Successful Crop Rotation

Agric4profits

Crop Rotation is a smart way farmers use to grow their plants healthy and strong. It's like changing your shoes so they don't wear out too fast.

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New Data: How Many Farmers Are Buying Inputs Online?

AgWeb Farm Journal

For the sixth year, Farm Journal has conducted a survey to gauge farmer use of online crop input purchasing tools. Here's what we found.

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Aquaponics: A Beginner’s Guide

Agric4profits

Aquaponics is a fascinating way to grow plants and raise fish together.

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Mitigating early embryonic loss in beef cattle

Western FarmPress

Researchers are studying whether Omega-6 fatty acids could be used as a management tool in cattle pregnancies, especially during the first 28 days of gestation.

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