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Hedge Planting Farming Note

Hedge Planting Farming Note

In many areas of the country hedges form an integral part of the countryside. Planting new hedges, and gapping up old ones, helps to maintain the landscape. Hedge plantin...

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Integrated Pest Management for Grassland & Forage Crops

Integrated Pest Management for Grassland & Forage Crops

Integrated pest management (IPM) uses a variety of pest management techniques in a coordinated and planned strategy for the prevention, detection and control of pests, we...

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Maintaining Hedgerows for Biodiversity (SFI 2023)

Maintaining Hedgerows for Biodiversity (SFI 2023)

In February the Government announced they were adding 6 new SFI (Sustainable Farming Incentive) Standards during 2023. A Hedgerow Standard has been included in the scheme...

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Maximise Soil and Fertiliser Value - Whilst Following Farming Rules for Water

Maximise Soil and Fertiliser Value - Whilst Following Farming Rules for Water

In 2018, the Farming Rules for Water, also known as the Reduction and Prevention of Agricultural Diffuse Pollution (England) regulations 2018, was introduced in England, ...

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Natural Capital

Natural Capital

Natural Capital is the buzzword of the moment – but what does it really mean and why is it essential to farmers? This insight publication looks at why natural capital i...

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Preparing for Environment Agency (EA) Inspections Workbook

Preparing for Environment Agency (EA) Inspections Workbook

The Environment Agency (EA) is continuing to ramp up on-farm visits following a drive to recruit new inspectors, leading many farmers to confront the consequences of non-...

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SFI - Assessing Risks & Soil Management Plans

SFI - Assessing Risks & Soil Management Plans

This BUSINESS insight is the second of two publications, summarising the details of Action 1 for the SFI Improved Grassland Soils Standard: completing a soil assessment a...

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Slurry Acidification

Slurry Acidification

The use of acidification or pH reduction systems to lower the pH of slurry is increasingly being talked about by Government as a means of hitting ammonia and methane redu...

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Slurry Storage Rules & Regulations Dairy Insight

Slurry Storage Rules & Regulations Dairy Insight

Fulfilling legal requirements for sufficient slurry storage could facilitate better use of farm nutrients, which could benefit both the environment, and your back pocket....

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Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI)

Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI)

The Sustainable Farming Incentive is one of the three parts of the new Environmental Land Management Scheme (ELMS) available to farmers in England. Key to achieving net z...

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Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) 2023 Business Insight

Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) 2023 Business Insight

The RPA has announced six new Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) action offerings for 2023 (these were originally due to become available in 2024). Learnings from pilots...

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Sustainable Farming Incentives (SFI) 2023 More Hands On

Sustainable Farming Incentives (SFI) 2023 More Hands On

Under the current Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI 2023), 23 different options are available. With these there is more flexibility with a 'pick and mix' approach to act...

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