Discover industry updates from the last two weeks, handpicked. Let’s find out what’s been going on.
Farmers are dealing with the negative effects of the recent spell of dry weather; an outbreak of the Colorado beetle has been confirmed on a farm in Kent; there are concerns that the next general election may result in those in rural England being ‘left behind’ due to inequalities for rural businesses.
Colorado beetle outbreak confirmed in Kent potato field
An outbreak of the Colorado beetle has been confirmed on a farm in Kent. It’s the first time it has appeared since the late 1970s.
Nanofibre technology trialled to help manage wheat diseases
Nanofibre technology is being tested to see how effectively it helps to manage wheat diseases.
https://www.fwi.co.uk/arable/nanofibre-technology-trialled-to-help-manage-wheat-diseases
Farmer Focus: 27 dry days damage crop prospects
Farmers are dealing with the negative effects of the recent spell of dry weather.
https://www.fwi.co.uk/arable/farmer-focus/farmer-focus-27-dry-days-damage-crop-prospects
Arable farmers needed for £2.6m slug control project
Arable farmers are needed to assist with a slug control project funded by Defra.
Diversify grassland swards to reduce nitrogen use and boost yields
Recent guidance shares how you can reduce nitrogen use and improve your yields by diversifying grassland swards.
https://www.farmersguide.co.uk/diversify-grassland-swards-to-reduce-nitrogen-use-and-boost-yields/
Trial to explore the wider benefits of growing flax for regenerative textiles
A lab is testing how growing flax can be beneficial for regenerative textiles.
Polluters face unlimited penalties as government toughens legislation
The UK government is introducing stricter penalties for polluters.
Rural England risks being ‘left further behind’ after general election
There are concerns that the next general election may result in those in rural England being ‘left behind’ due to inequalities for rural businesses.
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