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30 August 2024

Contentious inputs

Farmers ditch “nightmare” single-use plastics from hay bales in new farm trials

Farmers are looking to turn back the clock on microplastic pollution by wrapping hay bales in biodegradable twine instead of “nightmare” single-use plastics, in a new field lab.

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29 August 2024

UK fibres

Flax harvest 2024 is underway!
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22 July 2024

Nutrient management

Farmers harness power of fermentation to boost manure quality and cut emissions
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14 June 2024

Pasture resilience

Farmers are testing the power of herbal leys in a bid to fight back against flooding