Discover industry updates from the last week, handpicked. Let’s find out what’s been going on.
More than half of the public would like to see more funding towards nature farming, results from a recent poll show; a farm in Norfolk has been using a camera based system ‘to drive yield and marketability across its potato crop’; The Welsh government have been criticised for not dealing with the ‘very real issues’ in the industry over the 10% tree cover proposal.
Video: potato harvest uses innovative camera tech
A farm in Norfolk has been using a camera based system ‘to drive yield and marketability across its potato crop.’
https://www.fwi.co.uk/arable/potatoes/video-potato-harvest-uses-innovative-camera-tech
Organic grower tackles weeds with cereal/legume intercrop mix
A grower is handling their weed problem using a legume and cereal intercrop mix on their farm.
https://www.fwi.co.uk/arable/pulses/organic-grower-tackles-weeds-with-cereal-legume-intercrop-mix
England ‘on course’ for new approach to regulating precision bred products
England is looking into a new approach towards regulating food products created through the use of precision breeding techniques.
NFU Cymru slams lack of government response on 10% tree cover plan
Members of NFU Cymru are unhappy with the Welsh government. The government have been criticised for not dealing with the ‘very real issues’ in the industry over the 10% tree cover proposal.
Scottish government urged to be ‘fully transparent’ about ag funding
The Scottish government has been urged to ensure more transparency when it comes to the future of agricultural funding.
Over half of public want more money toward nature friendly farming
More than half of the public would like to see more funding towards nature farming, results from a recent poll show.
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