We need to cooperate on crop research to create a sustainable agricultural industry, says Adam Christie, Managing Director of independent agronomy coop, Scottish Agronomy. “As the industry undertakes some major changes to meet the challenges of Net Zero, it is essential that this change is driven by science and not…
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The National Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil (ANAC) has confirmed that the Rotor R550 Sprayhawk unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is compliant with ANAC’s Special Regulation for Unmanned Aircraft of Civilian Use, enabling commercial agricultural operations to begin in Brazil. The Sprayhawk is an unmanned variant of the Robinson R44…
ADOPT (Accelerating Development of Practices and Technologies) is part of Defra’s Farming Innovation Programme, which since 2021 has run 21 competitions across a total of 270 projects, committing £139m of Defra funding and attracting £51m of private investment. ADOPT is a new farmer-focused initiative, funded by Defra and delivered…
9 to 15 November 2025 in Hanover, Germany – Guiding theme “Touch Smart Efficiency” – Opportunities for digitalization on the farm – Challenges: system compatibility and network connection – Measures to increase acceptance – Agritechnica provides information on current solutions: The Digital Farm Center Digital solutions are now widely…
Bühler UK, part of the Bühler Group, the pioneer of innovation across the food processing and advanced materials sectors, has entered into a strategic partnership with McArthur BDC. The partnership, covering the UK and Ireland, will play a key role in ensuring that farming businesses of all sizes have access to cost-effective,…
A well-maintained sprayer, correctly set up, is essential for accurate application and optimal efficacy, while avoiding any risks to the operator, bystanders and the environment. Ahead of the busy spring spraying season kicking off, Hutchinsons agronomist George Baxter, highlights six ways to make sure your sprayer is properly prepared. …
Yorkshire entrepreneur Hannah Senior NSch has published her Nuffield Farming report ‘Innovating AgTech Entrepreneurship’, sponsored by the Elizabeth Creak Charitable Trust. The full report is now published and available on the Nuffield Farming report library. A recording of Hannah presenting at the Nuffield Farming Conference can be found here. During her Scholarship,…
Bushel Plus Ltd. (Bushel Plus), a global leader in harvest optimisation technology, announces its expansion into the US agriculture market. This strategic move marks a significant milestone in the company’s mission to enhance on-farm harvesting efficiency and productivity for farmers worldwide. Based in Brandon, Manitoba, Bushel Plus specializes in…
Farmers in England are reminded of the spreading restrictions on urea fertilisers beyond 1 April 2025 and applying protected urea, instead of untreated urea or ammonium nitrate, will offer both environmental and economic advantages. The rules, introduced in April 2024 and audited through the Red Tractor assurance scheme, aim…
Economics lecturer at Bangor University Dr Edward Thomas Jones NSch has published his Nuffield Farming report ‘Are we making the right investments?’, sponsored by The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society. The full report is now available on the Nuffield Farming report library. A recording of Edward presenting at the Nuffield Farming…