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Writer's pictureEmma James

What’s been going on in the agricultural industry? 10 – 17 October 2023

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Discover industry updates from the last week, handpicked. Let’s find out what’s been going on.


Potato yields have impacted by the dry early summer; the first farmers have received their early payments under the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme; new research is exploring how pheromones may be used to control insect behaviour to better control pests on farms.


Farmers Weekly shares the things to look out for in the latest edition of Crop Watch, including a slug invasion and fewer herbicides for winter beans.


New research is exploring how pheromones may be used to control insect behaviour to better control pests on farms.


Potato yields have impacted by the dry early summer.


How are agriculture policies affecting farmers? Farmers Weekly shares thoughts from its Arable Insights farmers.


The Welsh government has announced a £37.5 million cut to the rural budget, which the NFU Cymru has warned will place further financial challenges on farms.


The first farmers have received their early payments under the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme.


A new fungicide called Iblon is effective against a broad range of diseases and improves crop yields. The fungicide has been enthusiastically welcomed by professionals specialising in crop protection.

 

Stay in the know with the top arable news with our post next week. For now, how about exploring our other content.

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