Discover industry updates from the last week, handpicked. Let’s find out what’s been going on.
Potato yields have impacted by the dry early summer; the first farmers have received their early payments under the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme; new research is exploring how pheromones may be used to control insect behaviour to better control pests on farms.
Crop Watch: slug invasion and fewer herbicides for winter beans
Farmers Weekly shares the things to look out for in the latest edition of Crop Watch, including a slug invasion and fewer herbicides for winter beans.
Research targets pheromones to control key arable pests
New research is exploring how pheromones may be used to control insect behaviour to better control pests on farms.
Harvest 2023: potato yields hit by dry early summer
Potato yields have impacted by the dry early summer.
https://www.fwi.co.uk/arable/potatoes/harvest-2023-potato-yields-hit-by-dry-early-summer
How agriculture policies affect our Arable Insights farmers
How are agriculture policies affecting farmers? Farmers Weekly shares thoughts from its Arable Insights farmers.
‘Real worry’ for farmers as Welsh government slashes rural budget
The Welsh government has announced a £37.5 million cut to the rural budget, which the NFU Cymru has warned will place further financial challenges on farms.
First farmers receive Sustainable Farming Incentive early payment
The first farmers have received their early payments under the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme.
‘Groundbreaking’ new fungicide approved
A new fungicide called Iblon is effective against a broad range of diseases and improves crop yields. The fungicide has been enthusiastically welcomed by professionals specialising in crop protection.
https://www.farmersguide.co.uk/arable/groundbreaking-new-fungicide-approved/
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