All from last 24 hours WILDLIFENorthern farmers reject sea eagle reintroduction in NFU pollAn NFU survey has revealed deep concern among farmers over proposals to reintroduce white‑tailed eagles to parts of northern England, highlighting a widening divide between agricultural and conservation perspectives. The… GRASSLAND MANAGEMENTBenefits of digestible cocksfoot and tall fescue in droughtDemand for grass mixes that perform dependably in dry conditions can be met by growing cocksfoot and tall fescue, with only slight changes in management to ryegrass-dominant swards. While perennial… DISEASE MANAGEMENTWhat farmers can do to minimise rising alternaria threatA combination of factors is thought to be behind the rise in alternaria in the key potato-growing region, covering Shropshire, Cheshire and into Lancashire, over the past three to four… COMMUNITYHow farmers turned a lockdown idea into a global brandIf you have been to an agricultural show in recent years, chances are you will have seen Hexby. From ringside crowds to trade stands, the brand’s distinctive shorts have become… 4X4SWylfa Hardtops offers bespoke aluminium pickup canopiesThere is a new business in the pickup accessory game that builds a range of ag-focused canopies from its base in Corwen, Denbighshire. Founded by fabricator Sion Donnelly, Wylfa Hardtops… NUTRITION AND FERTILISERLate N fertiliser still pays for milling wheat, says expertLate season foliar nitrogen applications to help maintain milling wheat yields and ensure protein specifications are met could still produce a return on investment (ROI) of about 2:1 for growers… OPINIONOpinion: Food is the common language of my Nuffield travelsI am writing this sat in a small airport in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh in India. It's where I have been for the past couple of weeks learning…
