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Ford reverses course on Greenbelt expansion, saying he’s sorry

Real Agriculture

The shouts to preserve farmland were not enough to reverse course on the breakup and development of southern Ontario’s Greenbelt, but it appears several scathing reports of misdoings and resignations of ministers was. Late last week, Ontario Premier Doug Ford held a press conference (CTV clip below) to not only announce a pull back on.

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Opinion: Farmers’ patience is permanently put to the test

Farmers Weekly

Farmers Weekly Patience is a quality not many of us seem to possess at busy times such as lambing, drilling, or, come to think of it, just about every other day of the year.

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How SmartStax® PRO with RNAi technology can protect your corn crop from the billion dollar bug

Real Agriculture

Why RNAi Technology is the next step in corn rootworm protection SmartStax® PRO is the next generation of corn rootworm defense, combining the proven effectiveness of SmartStax with industry-leading RNAi Technology, making it the strongest trait on the market against corn rootworm. SmartStax has consistently been a leading trait for insect protection and herbicide tolerance.

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Landowners can earn additional income from optimising land

Farmers Weekly

Farmers Weekly The origins of an integrated approach At the time of Wanderlands’ founding in 2019, our research established that marginal land (typically grade 4/5) was unsurprisingly some of the most underused land across England.

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Brainfood: Biodiversity review, History, Maize history, Maya ag, Agroecology, Ancient curry, IK, Culture & policy, Breeding review, Pacific PGRFA, Pacific breeding, Epidemics, Xylella

Agricultural Biodiversity

Biodiversity: Concepts, Patterns, Trends, and Perspectives. It may not be the sixth mass extinction, but it’s still bad, and we’re to blame. Interestingly for such a high-level review, genetic diversity of domesticated species is actually mentioned. Seeds of knowledge: paving the way to integrated historical and conservation science research.

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What’s in Your Shed? visits a busy Somerset contractor

Farmers Weekly

Farmers Weekly A fleet of John Deere tractors and a lone Fendt Vario form the backbone of Somerset contractor James Jones’ machinery fleet. He started up with a lone Case Maxxum 5130 and a Welger roller baler and seven years later is running seven frontline tractors and a team of five full-time drivers. Business facts: James Jones […] The post What’s in Your Shed?

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Fuel your productivity and never run empty

Real Agriculture

View and track tank levels so you always know what you’ve got on-hand Farm machinery has changed a lot since the first gas-powered tractor rolled into a prairie farm yard about a century ago. But some things resist change. Most farm machinery still runs on fuel and farmers still fret about running out of it.

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Addressing Compaction During the Regenerative Transition: Part 1

UnderstandingAg

Soil compaction is the most common problem that I have encountered on farms as I travel across the Midwest. It is so prevalent that it’s easy to forget that compaction is a symptom , not an inherent property of soil. It is the result of poor soil function, which is the result of management practices that inhibit soil aggregation. Soil aggregates are the building blocks of healthy soil.

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Aussies target UK market with branded beef and lamb

Farmers Weekly

Farmers Weekly The NFU is encouraging foodservice professionals to back farmers by actively sourcing local, British produce after Australian red meat producers announced plans to target the UK market with branded beef and lamb products.

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Largest Farm to Grow Crops Under Solar Panels Proves To Be A Bumper Crop For Agrivoltaic Land Use

Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast

Agrivoltaics is the combined use of solar panels and agriculture under the panels that together use less energy and produce more crops. It can also provide shade for livestock. A recent article in Agritecture says this: “In 2019, a study from the universities of Arizona and Maryland found great benefits in combining solar panels and crops.

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Durham grower turns to “regen” wheat variety

Farmers Weekly

Farmers Weekly Durham grower Philip Vickers has turned to a relatively new feed wheat variety to help build a more sustainable regenerative cropping system involving direct-drilling and reduced synthetic crop inputs. Philip, farm manager on Raby Estates, grew 32ha of Typhoon, and after an average yield at harvest 2023 of 9.

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18 Medicinal Health Benefits Of Common Mullein (Verbascum thapsus)

Agric4profits

Common Mullein, scientifically known as Verbascum thapsus, is a remarkable medicinal plant that has been valued for centuries for its diverse health benefits.

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Focus on soils delivers results for Hutchinsons host farmer

Farmers Weekly

Farmers Weekly A concerted focus on improving the health and resilience of soils has contributed to a significant improvement in nutrient use efficiency at the Hutchinsons Helix National Technology Farm in Northamptonshire.

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20 Medicinal Health Benefits Of Sexy Footpath Lichen (Parmelia Erotica)

Agric4profits

Sexy Footpath Lichen, scientifically known as Parmelia Erotica is a fascinating organism that has gained attention not only for its intriguing name but also

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Farmers Weekly Podcast Ep 175: Maize seed success and digital cows

Farmers Weekly

Farmers Weekly Fears for next year’s UK maize crop disaster averted as the government agrees to new seed dressing licenses. Are your cows ready to go digital? Are you ready to take up your passports? Defra launches the Digital Cattle Movement System consultation.

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16 Medicinal Health Benefits Of White Buttercup (Turnera subulata)

Agric4profits

White Buttercup, scientifically known as Ranunculus acris, is a fascinating and versatile medicinal plant that has been used for centuries to treat various

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Navigating the Rapidly Evolving Crop Protection Sector With the Power of Predictive Analytics

Global Agtech Initiative

Continuing Kynetec’s recent innovation stream, Interlytics is a new predictive analytics tool as part of their latest SaaS […] The post Navigating the Rapidly Evolving Crop Protection Sector With the Power of Predictive Analytics appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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22 Medicinal Health Benefits Of Wild Pansy (Viola tricolor)

Agric4profits

Wild Pansy, scientifically known as Viola tricolor, is a small but remarkable flowering plant that has been treasured for centuries for its medicinal

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How to actually develop heifers for long-term profitability

West Texas Livestock

What is the proper strategy to develop replacement heifers for my cowherd? How to develop heifers is a question many producers have asked themselves. Developing a replacement heifer is one of the most expensive management decisions a producer will make. Making this decision can have long-term impacts on your herd’s profitability. You should consider the […] The post How to actually develop heifers for long-term profitability appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers.

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15 Medicinal Health Benefits Of Artemisia douglasiana (Douglas’ Mugwort)

Agric4profits

Artemisia douglasiana, commonly known as Douglas' Mugwort, is a versatile and valuable medicinal plant with a scientific name that pays homage to the renowned

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Real vs. Fake:  The Consequences of Our Food Choices

UnderstandingAg

Work is underway now to develop acceptable lab grown meats for the consumer market. Also known as “cultivated meat,” these products are made by taking stem cells from animals and growing them petri-dish style around a scaffolding in nutrient-rich broth. The reasoning behind the cultivation of lab grown meat is comprised of several thought processes.

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18 Medicinal Health Benefits Of Laurustinus (Viburnum tinus)

Agric4profits

Laurustinus, scientifically known as Viburnum tinus, is a versatile evergreen shrub that is well-known for its beautiful flowers and medicinal properties.

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Phytonutrient Advantage: Building Better Beef – Part 1

UnderstandingAg

Research conducted by a science team headed up by Dr. Stephan Van Vliet had a goal of performing deep metabolic and nutritional profiling of grass-fed beef samples submitted by farms in various regions of the U.S. Nutritional profiling included fatty acids, amino acids, phytochemicals, vitamins, and oxidative stress markers. To fully understand the contributions of soil health parameters, plant species diversity, and the actual absorption of nutrients in the animal’s gut, researchers collected

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17 Medicinal Health Benefits Of Inchplant (Tradescantia zebrina)

Agric4profits

Inchplant, scientifically known as Tradescantia zebrina, is a captivating plant with distinctive foliage and a range of medicinal health benefits.

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Phytonutrient Advantage: Building Better Beef – Part 2

UnderstandingAg

In part one of this series, we examined some of the findings from research conducted by a science team headed up by Dr. Stephan Van Vliet that had a goal of performing deep metabolic and nutritional profiling of grass-fed beef samples. In this article, I’d like to share even more detailed evidence from the study regarding the link between the health of our soils, our plants, our animals and our health.

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17 Medicinal Health Benefits Of Bitter Leaf (Vernonia amygdalina)

Agric4profits

Bitter Leaf, scientifically known as Vernonia amygdalina, is a remarkable medicinal plant with a rich history of traditional use in various cultures around

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Welcome to astronomical fall!

Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast

Over the weekend we passed from astronomical summer to fall as the sun moved across the plane of the earth’s equator. Days just get shorter from now until the winter solstice in December. I can certainly tell the change, and I bet you can too.

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22 Medicinal Health Benefits Of Japanese Hawkweed (Hieracium japonicum)

Agric4profits

Japanese Hawkweed, scientifically known as Hieracium japonicum, is a captivating plant that offers a range of medicinal health benefits.

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More Idalia news from Florida

Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast

Here are a couple more articles describing agricultural impacts from the Florida IFAS/Extension folks and Southeast AgNet. As expected, Idalia has turned out to be a significant loss to Florida farmers in addition to the damage to buildings, roads, and other infrastructure including homes.

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15 Medicinal Health Benefits Of Blueberries (Vaccinium corymbosum)

Agric4profits

Blueberries, scientifically known as Vaccinium corymbosum, are small, delectable fruits that are not only celebrated for their sweet and tangy flavor but also

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Southeast Climate Monthly Webinar + Climate-Driven Changes in Prescribed Fire in the Southeastern U.S.Tuesday, Sept 26, 2023 at 10 a.m. ET/9 a.m. CT

Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast

Join us for the Southeast Climate Monthly Webinar! This webinar series provides the region with information on current and developing climate conditions such as drought, floods, and tropical storms, as well as climatic events like El Niño and La Niña.

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16 Medicinal Health Benefits Of European Mistletoe (Viscum album)

Agric4profits

European Mistletoe, scientifically known as Viscum album, is a unique and fascinating plant with a rich history of medicinal use.

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Addressing Compaction During the Regenerative Transition: Part 2

UnderstandingAg

In part one of this series, we reviewed the fundamental role that biological glues and soil aggregates play in creating healthy, strong soil that resists compaction. Given the importance of living roots that drive aggregate formation, how can we use that to our advantage to remediate and prevent compaction? Living roots not only build aggregates, but they also help repair the water cycle in our fields.

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18 Medicinal Health Benefits Of Grape (Vitis vinifera)

Agric4profits

Grapes, scientifically known as Vitis vinifera, have long been celebrated for their delicious taste and use in winemaking.

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Addressing Compaction During the Regenerative Transition: Part 3

UnderstandingAg

In parts one and two of this series, we reviewed the role of biology and the importance of living roots, aggregated soil, and a functioning water cycle for building strong, compaction-resistant soils. Now let’s look at the equipment and field management practices that can help mitigate compaction while you transition to a regenerative system. Compaction depth and equipment loads The depth of a traffic compaction layer depends on several factors.

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18 Medicinal Health Benefits Of Camellia sinensis (Tea Plant)

Agric4profits

The Camellia sinensis plant, commonly known as the tea plant, is renowned for its exceptional medicinal health benefits.

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Robotics Plus launches Prospr: multi-use autonomous vehicle for sustainable orchard and vineyard production

Agritech NZ

Salinas, Calif., and TAURANGA, NZ, September 21, 2023 – New Zealand-based agritech company Robotics Plus has launched Prospr, an autonomous, multi-use, hybrid vehicle designed to carry out a variety of orchard and vineyard crop tasks more efficiently and sustainably while reducing reliance on labor. Prospr is now commercially available from Robotics Plus, a specialist in the design and build of innovative agricultural robotics.

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