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Environment & Sustainability

UK 2024 Harvest: A Challenging Season with Price Pressures and Below-Average Yields

The 2024 harvest season in the UK has been marked by significant challenges, from weather-related disruptions to sliding grain prices, which have had widespread effects on farmers across the country....

Mallport

September 19, 2024

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Government & Policy

Calls for a £5.6 Billion Agriculture Budget: A Critical Moment for UK Farming

As the UK agriculture sector grapples with ongoing financial pressures, the National Farmers' Union (NFU) has issued a strong call to the government to increase the national agriculture budget to...

Mallport

September 14, 2024

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Government & Policy

Budget Cuts in UK Agriculture: What the £100 Million Reduction Means for Farmers

In early September 2024, the UK Treasury announced plans to cut £100 million from England's farming budget, citing an underspend of agricultural funds from previous years. This decision comes amidst...

Mallport

September 7, 2024

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Technology & Innovation

Tillage-Live 2024: A Must-Attend Event for Farmers and Agricultural Professionals

📅 Date: Wednesday, September 18, 2024 📍 Location: Headley Hall, Tadcaster, North Yorkshire ⏰ Time: 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM As the premier event for crop establishment and tillage practices,...

Mallport

September 4, 2024

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Rural Economy & Business

Arla's September Milk Price Increase: Implications for Farmers and Consumers

Arla Foods, one of the UK’s leading dairy cooperatives, has announced a 0.89 pence per litre (ppl) increase in the on-account price for both conventional and organic milk for September...

Mallport

September 2, 2024

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Agriculture & Farming

Soil Health and Post-Harvest Field Work: Best Practices and Insights for British Farmers

As the harvest season draws to a close, the focus of British farmers shifts from gathering crops to preparing the land for the next agricultural cycle. Post-harvest fieldwork is critical...

Mallport

August 30, 2024

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Technology & Innovation

Innovation in Harvesting: AI-Powered Raspberry Robot Revolutionizes UK Agriculture

The agricultural landscape in the UK is undergoing a transformative shift with the introduction of cutting-edge technology that promises to revolutionize the way delicate fruits, particularly raspberries, are harvested. A...

Mallport

August 29, 2024

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Rural Economy & Business

The Local Food Movement: Why British Consumers Are Choosing Fresh and Local

As we move through 2024, the local food movement in the UK is gaining unprecedented momentum. Increasing numbers of consumers are opting for fresh, local produce over mass-produced, imported foods....

Mallport

August 23, 2024

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Agriculture & Farming

2024 Cereal Seed Prices and Vendor Analysis

As the sowing season for 2024 approaches, UK farmers face fluctuating prices and varying vendor offerings for cereal crop seeds. This report provides an updated analysis of seed prices for...

Mallport

August 23, 2024

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Technology & Innovation

Innovative Protein Sources: A Five-Year Overview, Analysis, and Forecast for the UK Agricultural Sector

Introduction: The Urgency of Alternative Proteins With global populations rising and conventional agriculture facing limitations in land, water, and emissions control, innovative protein sources have gained attention over the last...

Mallport

August 22, 2024

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Government & Policy

First Sustainable Farming Incentive Agreements for 2024

The UK agricultural landscape is experiencing a significant shift with the rollout of the 2024 Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) agreements, launched in early August. This marks a vital step in...

Mallport

August 20, 2024

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Environment & Sustainability

Climate-Smart Agriculture: A Crucial Tool for Combatting Climate Change in the UK

The concept of Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) is gaining traction in the UK as a viable and necessary approach to both mitigate the effects of climate change and enhance the resilience...

Mallport

August 14, 2024

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Government & Policy

Hampshire Embraces the 2024 Sustainable Farming Incentive Amid Economic Challenges

As the farming community in Hampshire navigates the economic pressures of rising costs, the 2024 Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) agreements offer a vital lifeline. The SFI, a cornerstone of the...

Mallport

August 10, 2024

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