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Bluetongue Case Confirmed in Kent – DEFRA to Roll Out Vaccines in Affected Areas More cases of bluetongue disease have been confirmed in Faversham, Kent, UK as of September 12th,

DEFRA Slurry Grants Available Until the End of September Farmers in England can apply for DEFRA’s Slurry Infrastructure Grant until September 30th. This grant offers £25,000 – £250,000, which can

Get your FREE personal EAP offer today and step into the future of agricultural monitoring! Constellr is using cutting-edge beyond-visual imaging technology to revolutionize the way we assess crucial aspects of

To comply with the Farming Rules for Water, farmers must demonstrate responsible use of manures and fertilizers, even if they are outside Nitrogen Vulnerable Zones (NVZs). This involves considering soil

  Recently, I had the opportunity of attending the Groundswell 2024 regenerative farming event. It was not just an event, but an enlightening experience that stimulated my thoughts and broadened

  Methane (CH₄) is a potent greenhouse gas, and its impact on climate change is a growing concern. However, the Pasture for Life research team has highlighted a crucial aspect

  Recent advancements in AI are ushering in a new era for agriculture with innovative applications poised to transform the industry. These AI-driven approaches are not just enhancing current practices

  Fertilizer and nutrition management plays a crucial role in modern agriculture, ensuring optimal crop growth and yield. However, it is essential to strike a balance between providing adequate nutrients

Top 5 reasons to shop local and support farmers More people than ever are interested in living a more sustainable lifestyle with less negative impact on the environment, and one

Slurry Investment Scheme – Guidance for Farmers Slurry is generated by livestock farming activities as waste from animals, and can be a fantastic fertiliser which is full of nitrates, phosphate

Supermarket Morrisons has added a ‘buy British’ tab to their online shop at morrisons.com, enabling shoppers to buy British produce easily.   The NFU supports this decision, which comes after

The agriculture and horticulture industries were recently overlooked in the government’s latest Shortage Occupation List (SOL). The UK shortage occupation list 2023 published in October did not cite agricultural roles

The latest series of Jeremy Clarkson’s hit series which documents life on his 1, 000-acre Cotswolds farm has once again achieved great success. Clarkson’s Farm broke Prime Video viewing records,

There are many reasons farmers are increasingly adopting agricultural robots. From increasing labour shortages and costs to a rise in demand for higher food production, the current conditions present a

While farm diversification has been around for a long time, it has recently come into sharp focus for many farmers as financial pressures and uncertainty grows. There’s never been a

On February 2nd we hosted a Webinar with Soil Capital explaining their Soil Carbon Payments Scheme for Farmers in South West England. To see the recording please use this link

Concerned with the costs of in-wintering his Ruby Red Devon Cattle, North Devon Farmer, Richard Stanbury has designed and built his own big bale feeder so that he can use

About this time of year, the RPA announces the latest round of the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund. The Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) provides support to farming businesses

ESUS Agri Ltd recently calculated that the base ingredient (pea protein) cost per kg for plant-based burgers is £0.16, a vast difference compared with the top-of-the-range beef burger at £3.55.

Less than ¼ mile from ESUS Agri HQ, on the farm of our neighbours JR, RA & RD Stanbury, in a new Innovative Farmers field lab, livestock farmers are driving

The Countryside Stewardship (CS) scheme’s next application window is now open, giving more farmers and land managers in England the opportunity to plan while also receiving money for environmental activities

ESUS Agri was incorporated in 1995, however we can trace our history back to 1969 to Harrison’s Fleming Advisory Services (HFAS) whose business we took over 1995. HFAS provided technical

There are many myths currently being circulated about Farm Carbon Credits. Antony Pearce dispels three of the myths To learn more about The First Certified, Multi-National Carbon Payment Programme for

At ESUS Agri we are looking all over the world for innovations in Regen Ag that can be introduced into South West England. New Zealand farmers get no subsidies so

Analysis of the Groundswell Benchmarking Group results from 2020 harvest shows that No-Till Regenerative Farming more profitable than conventional tillage. Average output per hectare is 21% lower Variable costs are

Following on from our last blog, we are looking at how to generate income from no-till beyond the savings identified in our last blog. ESUS Agri is a partner of

Famers have always understood that soil organic matter (SOM) underpins soil health. However, since the invention of the steel mouldboard plough and specialisation of farming, all too often, SOM is

A large part of my working life has been about paradigm change, either being subjected to paradigm changes or working with organisations to change paradigms, the mental images you have

The challenge for min/no-till farmers in the UK is the establishment of spring crops. A good article in the Agronomist & Arable Farmer Magazine, with some practical tips, which reinforces