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- UK’s first online natural capital trading platform launched October 15, 2021Farmers Weekly Regenerative farmers say the UK’s first natural capital trading platform offers a new and exciting, long-term income stream as Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) payments are gradually phased out. Trinity Natural Capital Markets (NCM) allows farmers of all sizes and enterprises to generate and sell carbon credits on an online trading platform to domestic […]Philip Case
- Scottish census shows crop area up and stock decline paused October 15, 2021Farmers Weekly A decline in cattle numbers in Scotland has been halted and pig and sheep production is up too, new agricultural census figures show. The June Agricultural Census, which captures the position of Scottish agriculture as at June 2021, shows a 0.5% increase in cattle over the past 12 months. At 1.7m head, this […]Lauren Harris
- OSR disease testing service kicks off with simplified process October 15, 2021Farmers Weekly A free disease testing service aimed at helping farmers better target autumn fungicides has opened for the 2021-22 growing season with a simplified process. In its fifth season, Bayer’s SpotCheck initiative now offers a new, simplified sample pack request process, with growers able to order sample packs direct from Bayer’s website. See also: […]Richard Allison
- Up to 800 foreign butchers granted visas, government confirms October 15, 2021Farmers Weekly The government has confirmed up to 800 butchers will be allowed to travel to the UK on temporary visas to work in abattoirs and so help ease the backlog of pigs on farm. The U-turn follows intense pressure from the pig sector, with humane culling under way due to chronic labour shortages in […]Ed Henderson
- 5 ways to reduce methane in dairy cows through nutrition October 15, 2021Farmers Weekly Methane output from cows has been in focus of late, largely because of its high global warming potential. However, Liam Sinclair, professor of animal science at Harper Adams University, says farmers can take steps to lower methane emissions by tweaking cow diets. “There are discussions as to whether methane should be considered the […]Rhian Price
- October land markets stay buoyant for time of year October 15, 2021Farmers Weekly A range of farm types have been launched across the UK this autumn. Traditional farms and smallholdings account for a large portion of the market, while supply remains tighter for large grassland and arable units. Demand from buyers persists as businesses look to invest, and there is also an increasing number of environmental […]Charlie Reeve
- Rabi’s mental health findings a ‘wake-up call’ for farming October 15, 2021Farmers Weekly The Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (Rabi) is to launch three new pilot support schemes in response to a major survey which reveals the extent of agriculture’s mental health challenges. The farm charity’s findings, published on Thursday 14 October, have been described by its president, the Duke of Gloucester, as a “wake-up call to […]Ed Henderson
- Farmer Focus: Selling cows eases stocking pressure October 15, 2021Farmers Weekly The run-up to the end of our milking season came a step closer with a group of empty cows making their way to an autumn-calving unit on another farm. They will be served again and will, hopefully, come into line with their calving block. Most of these will be younger empty cows and, […]Michael Priestley
- Video: How local farm shops are filling the supermarket supply gap October 15, 2021Farmers Weekly Farm shops have always played a crucial role within rural communities, offering fresher, better-quality produce to support local farmers while reducing food miles. Since the first Covid-19 lockdown in March 2020, these rural retail hubs have enjoyed burgeoning sales, serving the needs of local people throughout the pandemic and providing a lifeline in […]Philip Case
- What’s in Your Shed? visits a Somerset contractor October 15, 2021Farmers Weekly This month’s machinery shed snoop features a high-houred fleet run by Somerset contractors Jon, Ben and Michael Sealey. They take us through favourite kit, worst kit, biggest bargains and more. See also: 22-year-old Fendt Favorit 515C gets £15k revamp Business facts Jon Sealey & Sons Main services 900ha silaging, 4,500 hours/year hedgecutting, 3,000 bales/year, […]Oliver Mark