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The Central Association of Agricultural Valuers (CAAV) has strongly opposed a proposal that would restrict Agricultural Property Relief (APR) on tenanted land to land let for at least eight years.

Sheep farmers are advised to be on high alert for a spike in the worm burden of lambs as recent wet weather is expected to cause a dramatic rise in the number of worm larvae on pastures.

With global consumption of both meat and dairy products expected to grow further over the next year, the AHDB is calling businesses to build on the successes already achieved and make the most of the export opportunities ahead.

Farmers in Scotland and Wales have been denied emergency use of Asulox (asulam) for bracken control as the devolved governments opted to follow advice from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), stating the risks posed to the environment and human health outweigh the potential benefits.

Having come across JK Machinery’s JCM VibroMAX 10133 vibrating sieve cleaner at Groundswell last year, event founder John Cherry has decided to invest in the machine to fulfill needs for greater crop separation and cleaning efficiency as he moves to increase intercropping at Lannock Manor Farm.

A new carbon decision support tool is being piloted by Innovation for Agriculture (IfA) to help farmers choose the most appropriate platform for assessing carbon on their farm from the growing number of options available.

Practical advice on how to farm in harmony with nature – and how to make that work for businesses – will be on offer with the Soil Association charity at Groundswell on the 28th and 29th June 2023.

Emergency authorisation has been granted for the aerial spraying and some ground-based applications of Asulox (Asulam) to control the spread of bracken in England, with decisions for other parts of the UK to follow next week.

The machinery display at this year’s Great Yorkshire Show will feature Farmtac’s pioneering all-electric compact tractor, alongside other cutting-edge machines from the brand including the popular FT26 and the higher horsepower FT6050.

You will almost certainly have heard some mention of Natural Capital (NC) by now as it has been the hot topic of the year so far for most of our landowner or farming clients. Through this article, Birketts explores what NC is, and also where you might expect to be able to obtain funding to support any NC projects you might have in mind.

The principles of redesigning agricultural systems to regenerate soils, biodiversity and the bottom line are the same no matter where you are in the world.  It is how we interpret and apply them which changes, and this is what Groundswell is all about – exploring the nuances of regenerative approaches across the diverse landscapes of the UK.

At the first ever ‘Nature for Finance’ event held at Downing Street yesterday (19th June), Defra announced further support for farmers to access private investment for nature recovery projects that deliver outcomes such as improved soil health and ecosystem services on farms to promote sustainable food production.