farming
Telling it like it is
Farming today – who would bother? As Jeremy Clarkson, the automotive presenter turned farmer in the UK, has noted, farming is often about producing food at no profit for people who hate you (editorial note: I am paraphrasing).
Greater action required for UK farming, warns Nature Friendly Farming Network
The new Rethink Farming report reveals key areas for on-farm action to restore farming’s landscapes and lessen the impact of climate change.
Octobot and Vyla connect dairy stakeholders through Ascend mobile application
The Ascend mobile application is supported by Land O’Lakes, Lely Group, and Nestlé for the US farming and dairy industry.
Small-scale farmers need decent wages, says IFAD
The president of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) asked world leaders attending the recent UN Food Systems Summit to take concrete action regarding the wages of small-scale farmers in developing countries.
New UK farming innovation awards launched
Trinity AgTech and Harper Adams University’s School of Sustainable Food and Farming are introducing two new £5000 innovation prizes for collaborative ventures run by pioneering farmers.
Carbon capture with Andechser
With the initiative ‘KlimaBauern’ (Climatic farmers), Andechser Dairy Scheitz has launched a project that contributes directly in Germany to avoid release and binding of carbon.
Arla launches UK Innovation Farm, announces latest research trial
The Arla UK 360 ‘Innovation Farm’ near Aylesbury is run by the Dyson family and serves as a central hub to host or participate in the cutting-edge trials.
University of Aberdeen tackles ‘UK’s most dangerous industry’
Researchers from the University of Aberdeen have teamed up with industry partners, KURA Human Factors to develop a training course designed specifically for farmers.
European organisations concerned about the EU’s Farm to Fork strategy
A joint declaration by two dozen European farming organisations, including the European Dairy Association (EDA), has asked for clarification of the EU’s Farm to Fork strategy.
The critical pieces
Sustainability continues to be a top priority globally, so the way milk is produced is becoming as important as the products made from them. Normally we don’t discuss up the supply chain too much on the blog, but a couple of supply-related events caught my eye this week.
Big data empowers Arla farmers to decarbonise dairy at a faster pace
Data results from climate checks confirm that Arla farmers are among the most climate efficient dairy farmers in the world.
UK to gain first School of Sustainable Food and Farming
Plans are in progress to develop the UK’s first School of Sustainable Food and Farming at Harper Adams University in Shropshire.
Time for organic to seize the day, says OF&G
The launch of the Soil Association’s Organic Market Report 2021 has been welcomed by OF&G’s (Organic Farmers & Growers) chief executive Roger Kerr, who believes this is a timely reminder of organic’s potential.
US Farmers For Free Trade develop export roadmap
A coalition of US-based agricultural organisations has released a trade-focused roadmap to help American agriculture compete and succeed globally.