Agri News - July 2023

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CONTENTS

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Yeast fermentation additive reduces lamb finishing times

New research set to increase carbon capture through cropping

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Kuhn Baler & Grassland tour 2023

Tallis Amos partners with Mazzotti

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Transport & machinery importance of maintenance

The latest trade agreement is the height of double standards

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Steve Birchall: keeping it in the family

MKM Agriculture joins the Off-Road family

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YEAST FERMENTATION ADDITIVE REDUCES LAMB FINISHING TIMES Yeast fermentation additive reduces lamb finishing times, resulting in an additional £18.91 per head profit

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east fermentation additive reduces lamb finishing times, resulting in an additional £18.91 per head profit Data collected in a 2022 farm trial found that lambs supplemented with Celmanax, a yeast fermentation additive, from weaning to slaughter resulted in a £18.91 per head advantage compared to lambs not provided additional supplementation when cost of feed was taken into consideration.

According to Dr Alison Bond, nutritionist for Rumenco and UK distributor of Celmanax, the biggest contributor to the increase in profit was a significant increase in daily liveweight gains resulting in faster finishing times. Of the lambs supplemented with Celmanax, 50% were finished by the end of June and an additional 35% were finished by the trial end. Only 8% of unsupplemented lambs were finished in June, with an additional 17% finished by the end of the trial, resulting in 75% of the control group remaining unfinished at the end of the trial.

“The nutritional benefits from Celmanax allowed lambs to achieve an average daily gain of 530g in the first four weeks of the trial, a 150g advantage over the control group that had an average daily gain of 380g,” explains Dr Bond.

Beginning on May 15 and ending on July 25, over 650 10-week-old lambs on a commercial sheep farm in Wales were split into supplemented and control groups.

Lambs had negative worm counts, were managed on paddocks with a sward height of 9cm (2,500 kg

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DM/ha) and had free access to a Rumenco mineral bucket.

Each group was supplemented with creep feed, allocated 1kg/h/ day. The control group was fed standard creep feed and the treatment group received creep feed containing Celmanax to provide 0.5g/h/d.

“Celmanax is a yeast fermentation additive that has been shown to improve ruminant performance by supporting a stable rumen environment. A range of compounds within this product supports the maintenance of a stable rumen microbiome, therefore improving digestibility and feed efficiency,” explains Dr Bond.

Financial and environmental advantages of yeast fermentation products for sheep farmers According to Dr Bond, the financial return of feeding Celmanax was achieved through a combination of fewer days on farm and the lambs earning a higher price by hitting the market early.

“If you look back through market trends, lamb price will be strong throughout June and then start to decline as you get into July and August. This is because the majority of lambs are finishing in the July-August period, flooding the market and driving down prices,” she says.

In June 2022, the average deadweight lamb price was 671.73 p/kg, dropping to 636.35 p/kg in July and even further to 544.90 p/ kg in August.

Fewer days on farm, also equate to fewer resources like water, grass

and labour being required, adds Dr Bond, which was not taken into the financial calculations on this trial. However, using industry data, Rumenco estimates that Celmanax supplementation reduced enteric methane emissions throughout the trial period by 18.7% compared to the control group.

Yeast fermentation feeding options Sheep farmers wanting to take advantage of the rumen support and average daily gain benefits of Celmanax have a couple of feeding options, says Dr Bond.

The first is to feed it in a creep compound like the trial farm. The recommended feeding rate is 0.5g/h/day to be fed from weaning through to finish.

The second option is to supplement lambs from weaning through to finish with a multipurpose product like Rumevite Quality Lamb, which replaces concentrates. Good frame growth and weight gain are achieved through the block’s 18 percent all-natural protein content and 13 ME. Lambs also benefit from the formulation which includes essential trace elements, vitamins and minerals.

This includes vitamin B1, selenium, cobalt and protected zinc.

The combination of nutrients in Rumevite Quality Lamb provides huge performance benefits. In a 2018 trial, lambs supplemented with Rumevite Quality Lamb had an average daily liveweight gain over double that of the control group and were finished 81 days quicker, with a 390g heavier finishing weight.

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ADDRESSING THE PRODUCTIVITY GAP IN UK AGRICULTURE

Current taxpayer funding of applied and near-market agricultural R&D is not delivering value for money.

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urrent taxpayer funding of applied and nearmarket agricultural R&D is not delivering value for money. With growth in UK agricultural productivity lagging seriously behind competitor countries, including those with lower public investment in research and innovation, agribusiness consultant James Wallace calls for a new approach to determining R&D spending priorities and subsequent knowledge transfer onto farm.

UK agriculture urgently needs to improve its productivity.

Higher productivity – producing more output per unit of input - is essential for UK farming to compete in the global market. It is the foundation for a successful, profitable and sustainable farming industry in post-Brexit Britain.

And yet UK agricultural productivity growth lags seriously behind our competitors.

Just over three years ago, in February 2020, the Food & Drink Sector Council’s Agricultural Productivity Working Group (APWG), chaired by former NFU President Sir Peter Kendall, issued a report warning that UK farming productivity growth is not achieving its

potential.

The report noted that UK agricultural productivity has grown by just 18% since 1991, significantly lower than other countries such as the Netherlands (52%), United States (54%) and France (82%).

Left untouched, and confronted with a new set of challenges – including greater post-Brexit exposure to global markets, changes to farm support policies, climate change and commitments to achieve net zero emissions - the APWG report warned that Britain’s farming industry faces decline, denying consumers and our domestic food industry the affordable, sustainably produced agricultural goods they demand.

Of course, the report was written before the Covid pandemic and war in Ukraine took their toll. The ensuing cost-of-living crisis and food price crunch, with food inflation reaching its highest level for 45 years, have further underlined the urgent need for UK agriculture to focus on improving its productivity.

The APWG report also made clear that improving agricultural productivity is emphatically not about producing more with no

thought to the environmental consequences or consumer expectations, indeed to the contrary: “the prize of greater productivity is significantly better use of our natural, environmental resources”.

The report added that higher productivity growth can be closely correlated to reduced environmental impact and is therefore also aligned with wider sustainability objectives.

In pointing the way forward to tackle UK agriculture’s productivity gap, the APWG report called for urgent action to address a fragmented knowledge exchange landscape, “tackling the problems associated with having a wide range of delivery bodies, variable messaging and no central point for quality assured advice.”

It also highlighted the need to ensure innovation funding and research strategy are geared towards the needs of the industry.

I couldn’t agree more.

Taxpayer-funded R&D expenditure must be targeted on those areas where technology and innovation will yield the greatest benefits.

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NEW RESEARCH SET TO INCREASE CARBON CAPTURE THROUGH CROPPING

A new research project aims to help UK farmers and growers target Net Zero and build farming resilience through diversifying cropping

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new research project aims to help UK farmers and growers target Net Zero and build farming resilience through diversifying their arable and forage cropping. It will also enable new revenue sources through a carbon marketplace and support enhanced value chains for industries such as textiles and construction.

to enhance atmospheric carbon capture and sequestration, in the soil and crop-based products, CHCx3 will examine the effects of cultivation system and agronomy on economic returns and other environmental outcomes.

Further work will optimise the production and use of renewable biomaterials for fibre, textiles, and construction and develop carbon insetting/offsetting platforms.

goals through input-efficient crops that are able to increase carbon capture, but they must have confidence in achieving profitable and sustainable outcomes,” says Dr Smith.

Project Knowledge Exchange Lead and NIAB Director of Agronomy Stuart Knight highlights that the Centre will build on NIAB’s extensive programme of crop diversity The Centre for High Carbon and improvement, farming Capture Cropping (CHCx3) systems and soils research. is a four-year, £5.9 million “The project will kick-start project, supported by a The Centre’s ‘Knowledge vital new collaborations consortium of 22 industry Hub’ will provide resources to between researchers, seed and research partners and led support the effective uptake suppliers, growers and by crop science organisation and utilisation of crops industries seeking to realise NIAB. The project, which with high carbon-capture the full potential of cropruns from spring 2023 to potential, with practical based products, establish 2027, has been awarded outputs such as crop guides, new revenue opportunities funding by Defra under the web tools and apps available within the carbon market, Farming Futures R&D Fund: to landowners, farmers and and give a major boost to our Climate Smart Farming. This agronomists. The project will shared aim of achieving Net forms part of Defra’s Farming offer a wealth of opportunities Zero,” concludes Mr Knight.

Innovation Programme, for its many stakeholders to delivered in partnership with engage with and participate Innovate UK. in the ongoing research, including crop trials, field The research will focus demonstrations, webinars, on four cropping options: workshops and training. rotational cover crops; annual fibre crops (industrial Project Lead and Head of hemp and flax); perennial NIAB Innovation Farm Dr food, forage and feed crops Lydia Smith explains that (including cereals and herbal crop choice, management leys); and perennial biomass and utilisation all offer crops (miscanthus, willow opportunities. “Farmers and and poplar). In addition to associated industries can evaluating their potential address climate change 6 | AgriNews | July 2023

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KUHN: BALER AND GRASSLAND TOUR 2023

Kuhn Farm Machinery has released details of its 2023 baler and grassland demonstration tour which will feature fixed and variable chamber balers

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UHN Farm Machinery has released details of its 2023 baler and grassland demonstration tour which will feature fixed and variable chamber balers, square balers and combination machines alongside a selection of grassland machinery throughout the 2023 season.

“Working with our dealer network throughout the UK, will enable farmers and contractors to experience our comprehensive range of balers and other KUHN green harvest machinery in a familiar setting. We believe there is nothing better than an on-farm demonstration. This year

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we have a dedicated web page to help potential customers locate demo machines,” product specialist Rhodri Jenkins explains.

to see machinery working in real life conditions and a chance to speak to our specialists about the specification and capabilities of our balers and green harvest equipment,” adds Mr Jenkins.

The demonstrations are part of KUHN’S Go Further with Your Forage initiative that seeks to show For more information on the how machinery can help KUHN baler and grassland maximise green harvest tour visit www.kuhn.co.uk/ yield and quality. KUHN go-further-your-forage has allocated a total of 20 machines to cover the UK including KUHN’s triple mowers, tedders and rakes along with the Merge Southam Agricultural Maxx 1090.

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BRITISH PLOUGHING RETURNS TO SOMERSET

The organisers of the annual British National Ploughing Championships & Country Festival are delighted that the event will return this year

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he organisers of the annual British National Ploughing Championships & Country Festival are delighted that the event will return to Somerset this year, when it will be held on 14th and 15th October 2023. This fantastic event, held in a different part of the country each year, will be returning to the county of Somerset for only the seventh time in its’ 72 year history when the Championships will be held on land at Bishop’s Lydeard, near Taunton by kind permission of K S Coles and family.

do so. They will be in one of fifteen different ploughing classes or six ‘Plough-Off’ Finals and their aim is to be British Champion in their respective discipline. For the finalists, their aim is to be Supreme Champion and win a place to represent their country overseas in the 2024 World or European Ploughing Contests.

Partnering once again with Cereals Event, the Championships are proving to be as proving to be as popular as ever, with a deluge of both trade exhibitors/demonstrators and ploughing entries which will fill the massive 250 acres (100 hectares) site.

Visitors to the Championships will not only be able to appreciate the ploughing skills on show, they will also be able to shop in the trade stand, shopping and craft area for anything from a tractor or a barn; to a garden trug or a children’s puzzle. They will also be able to see local and national companies demonstrating the most upto-date machinery available on the market today and in contrast, many vintage tractors and implements on display from yesteryear.

Over the two days, with a total of around 300 ploughing plots to complete, ploughmen and women from throughout Great Britain will be striving for perfection and will use a variety of modern tractors, vintage tractors or magnificent heavy horses to

One of the most popular attractions from the past are the giant steam ploughing engines which will be pulling a ridden plough between them from one end of a field to another. There will also be hedgelaying competitions and demonstrations in

varying different styles and to get around the fields to see everything, tractor and trailer rides will be provided.

Sue Frith, Chief Executive of the Society of Ploughmen, who are organising the event, said “We have some exceptional support in the south-west of the country and we are delighted that the Coles family have invited us back to Somerset for the third time in recent years.

In 2017 we held one of our best-ever Championships on their land and we’re looking forward to a repeat, if not better this year!”

Space for trade stands, demonstrations, shopping stalls and crafts are booking fast and sponsorship opportunities are available for both market leaders and small companies with main sponsors this year being Bridgestone/Firestone and Aztec Oils.

Further information can be found on www.ploughmen. co.uk or from the Society of Ploughmen on 01302 852469 and you can follow them on Facebook and Twitter.

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NEW DX140LC-7K 14T CRAWLER EXCAVATOR FROM DEVELON

Develon, formerly Doosan Construction Equipment, has launched the new DX140LC7K

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evelon, formerly Doosan Construction Equipment, has launched the new DX140LC-7K 14.6 tonne crawler excavator, replacing the company’s successful DX140LC-7 model.

Whilst the performance and working range are the same as the DX140LC-7, the new machine incorporates many improvements that enhance safety and convenience both for the operator and for working on site, together with a better operator experience, particularly from a maintenance point of view.

The main improvements on the new DX140LC-7K model include: * Better maintenance access * Safer access to the upper structure * Better rear visibility * Better right-side visibility * New dashboard with tablet design, offering faster response

The upgraded serviceability of the DX140LC-7K includes better access to the DEF tank and the fuel refilling hose.

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The DX140LC-7K also has a new flattened engine cover design that has reduced the maximum height of cover components on the back of the machine from 1285.5 mm and 1320 mm down to a uniform 1070 mm across all of the back of the machine.

This now offers much better visibility for the operator both to the rear and to the right hand side of the machine.

Changes within the Operator’s Cab

Inside the Engine Compartment

The state-of-the-art cab on the DX140LC-7K continues to excel in terms of spaciousness and ergonomics, taking operator comfort and ease of operation to new levels. As well as the new monitor, the operator has a high quality seat and more features as standard than other machines on the market, ensuring super controllability and high precision in all applications.

Inside the engine compartment, changes have been made which have facilitated the new lower engine cover, including the repositioning of the PTO (Power take-off) for the rotation pump from the main pump to the engine itself. This has also allowed the size of the aftertreatment system to be optimized and for it to be lowered.

Elsewhere on the DX140LC7K, Develon has removed holding valves from the main valve for better fluidity. These holding valves on the main valve are not needed in the EU, as they are standard on the boom and arm. This reduces pressure losses and creates less heat in the system. The air prefilter has also been moved for better performance and noise

Inside the operator’s cab, there is a new dashboard monitor with a state-of-the-art tablet design. The former hydraulic two-way pedal has also been replaced by an electronic two-way pedal, with a new PE3C electric pedal as a standard feature, together with a simplified hydraulic system.

Other key features in and around the cab include: * DAB audio (Hands-free calling system and Bluetooth) * Keyless start (Develon Smart Key) & remote door lock/unlock * Fully adjustable air suspension seat with heating (with optional cooling function) * Parallel wiper system and new design pedals

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WHEN THE TIME IS RIGHT TO CHANGE A TRACTOR

Landini: When the time is right to change a tractor - choices for renewing your fleet

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ractors have a rather long working life, the duration of which depends on many factors, primarily the level of maintenance and the hours the machine has been in the field. We have talked about the great value of maintenance in several articles.

It is essential to take good care of your vehicle, both for better quality and safety of work and so that you do not end up changing parts or having to buy a new model much sooner than expected. That’s why Landini has created Scheduled Maintenance Programmes, designed for the well-being of the machine, the farmer and the business, with a dedicated Landini team

and guaranteed service, for a tractor that always works at high performance.

DISCOVER THE LANDINI SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE PROGRAMME Added to this is a statistic that is extremely variable depending on the history of the company using the tractor: the hours the tractor has actually worked in the field.

As an example, a modern tractor has an average life of 15,000 hours, which is supposed to be completed in 10-15 years. This has changed a lot in the last 20 years, which is why today you can see very different machines

within the same fleet, modern tractors and vehicles that are 30 to 40 years old but still operate well.

This is because for a long time the agricultural sector has been characterised by a high ageing rate and only in recent years has it caught up with other sectors by innovating technology on machines and halving their weight. The target audience has also changed, seeing fewer and fewer small companies in favour of more structured agricultural businesses, with greater demands for state-of-the-art machinery fleets.

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TRANSPORT AND MACHINERY SAFETY IMPORTANCE OF MAINTENANCE

Transport and machinery are the biggest contributor to the high fatality rate the agriculture endures

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ransport and machinery are the biggest contributor to the high fatality rate that agriculture endures. Here are some simple ways you can reduce the risk and keep you, and others, safe.

Daily and regular checks By completing daily checks before commencing use of the machine or vehicle, you are more likely to notice any possible defects that could prevent the task being carried out safely.

One of the easiest ways of keeping yourself safe is by ensuring all the equipment you require is properly maintained and therefore suitable for the intended tasks. This can apply to any piece of equipment you run, for instance tractors, trailers, ATVs, towed appliances, farm vehicles, handheld machines etc.

In addition to this, regular maintenance checks completed by a dealership are also recommended to ensure any defects that are not highlighted on daily checks are addressed.

This can ensure that small issues are repaired before they escalate and have a bigger financial and safety impact.

Maintenance. Why you should care.

Ensuring your machines and transport are well maintained will also ensure it is running efficiently and therefore likely to reduce long term costs associated with the machine, while also having the potential to increase its longevity.

A well-maintained vehicle or machine is more likely to be complaint with what is considered roadworthy. As such, if an incident should occur (that is not your fault), you are likely to be in a more favourable position if your vehicle or machine is well maintained.

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ADAMA BOLSTERS AGRONOMY TEAM WITH NEW APPOINTMENTS Develon, formerly Doosan Construction Equipment, has launched the new DX140LC7K

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DAMA Agricultural Solutions UK Ltd. has bolstered its agronomy team with the appointment of a new senior agronomy manager, a new regional agronomy manager and a regional field support officer.

David Griffiths joins ADAMA as Senior Agronomy Manager for the West and South of England and Ireland where he’ll be responsible for liaising with senior distribution figures, leading agronomists, and key influencers to increase demand for and understanding of the company’s wide range of crop protection products.

Alexandria Bell has joined ADAMA as a Regional Agronomy Manager and will provide technical support and advice to growers, agronomists and trade partners in the North East of England to ensure they are able to realise the maximum value and efficacy from ADAMA’s portfolio of crop protection products.

Meanwhile, Matt Welton, who has spent the last 12 months working for ADAMA as a supporting regional agronomy manager (on a 12-month contract from Management Development Services (MDS) Ltd.), joins the ADAMA agronomy team as Regional Field Support for the North West and as project manager for ADAMA’s interest in biological crop protection products.

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agriculture stems from time spent helping on friends’ farms and subsequently developed into fulltime farm work and tractor driving for a large arable and forage contractor in Worcester. His progression into agronomy came when he joined the Hutchinsons Foundation training programme where he obtained his BASIS and FACTS qualifications. David subsequently returned to a farm management role, taking responsibility for the day-today running of a 1,000-acre arable unit in Worcester whilst also retaining a small amount of independent agronomy work. He then moved into a national sales manager role for a crop nutrition company before joining BASF as an agronomy manager in 2019, providing technical support to growers and agronomists in the west of the UK. During this time, he obtained a full BASIS Diploma and also gained experience as an account manager in the turf and amenity sector.

Alexandria Bell grew up as a farmer’s daughter in Deeside, Scotland and has always had a passion for farming. She studied for an HND in agriculture and specialised field crops at The Scottish Agricultural College (predecessor to SRUC) and is BASIS qualified in horticultural and amenity sector agronomy, and is currently studying for her combinable crops qualification.

Alexandria has a total of 14 years’ experience in the fresh produce sector and started her

agronomy career with Angus Soft Fruits Ltd., working in Spain and Morocco where she spent four winter seasons specialising in the soft fruit, edible crop and top fruit sector. Immediately prior to joining ADAMA she worked as a technical specialist for Biobest Sustainable Crop Management and then as a category technologist for International Procurement and Logistics (IPL) as part of the ASDA Group’s Farm to Fork.

Commenting on the new appointments, ADAMA’s Marketing and Technical Director, Stephen Beal, said: “I’m delighted to welcome David, Alexandria, and Matt to ADAMA’s UK team where they’ll play an important role in promoting a better understanding of our extensive range of fungicides, herbicides, plant growth regulators, molluscicides and insecticides.

“ADAMA has some ambitious goals over the next five years as we roll out a pipeline of new crop protection products and I look forward to working closely with our new agronomy specialists to help launch these products to customers, distributors, agronomists and growers throughout the UK.” ADAMA is also recruiting for Regional Agronomy Managers in the South West and South East of England: for more information visit https://www.adama.com/ uk/en/work-with-us/openpositions

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UK MUST LEAD EU ON PRECISION BREEDING

The British Society of Plant Breeders has urged the UK Government to ensure Britain retails its leading edge over the rest of Europe The British Society of Plant Breeders (BSPB) has urged the UK Government to ensure Britain retains its leading edge over the rest of Europe by further promoting the research, investment and innovation of precision breeding.

“The EU Commission’s proposals for regulating the products of New Genomic Techniques (NGTs) in the European Union potentially threaten the UK’s opportunity to take advantage of the recently passed precision breeding bill.

We must remove the barriers that stand in the way of the UK benefiting from this legislation before Europe chooses to embrace it too,” explains BSPB, CEO, Sam Brooke.

The EU has proposed two distinct pathways for NGT plants to be placed on the market. NGT plants that could occur naturally or through conventional breeding would be regulated in the same way as conventional plants and seeds, with no separate statutory requirement for risk assessment, food and feed marketing authorisation, traceability, food labelling or coexistence arrangements.

Other NGT plants would be subject to the EU’s existing GMO regulations.

“Simplified field trial arrangements introduced in March 2023 led to an increase in research activity, with eight new field trials of precision bred crops notified in England under the new arrangements, twice as many as the entire EU-27 over the same period.

We need to move to support this, not choke it,” adds Mrs Brooke.

The field trials demonstrated that precision breeding techniques provide the potential for plant scientists, breeders and farmers to keep pace with demands for increased agricultural productivity and resourceuse efficiency, healthier food, reduced chemical use, and resilience to climate change.

However, a clear route to market is needed to realise these benefits.

Through the Precision Breeding Act, the UK Government led the way in diverging from outdated EU rules classifying gene edited products in the same way as GMOs. But the detail of how the Act’s provisions will be implemented is not yet finalised, particularly in relation to food and feed marketing.

“Based on the Commission’s proposals, there is a real risk that the EU could be on course to eclipse our lead,

by regulating NGT products – where they could have occurred naturally or through conventional breeding – in the same way as conventionally bred varieties. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is looking to establish an entirely separate regulatory process for precision bred food and feed products, potentially involving expert committee scrutiny, risk assessment, public consultation, parliamentary approval and Secretary of State sign-off.

That could significantly drive up the red tape, time and costs involved in bringing new precision bred crops to market,” she says.

“BSPB urges UK Ministers, and the Food Standards Agency in particular, to ensure implementing arrangements for the Precision Breeding Act are as streamlined as possible, and reflect the overwhelming scientific evidence that precision bred products are at least as safe as their conventionally bred counterparts,” she concludes.

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IAN FORMAN - NSTS MANAGER Ian Forman, NSTS manager

accurately your machine is set up.

cases is achievable.

Fertiliser prices continue to remain high, which makes it ever more important to ensure accurate application of fertilisers again this season. Think about all of the factors that affect spreading, weather and field conditions, operator training and making best use of the technology available all have an impact on accuracy, but with time constraints some of these aspects may get overlooked.

Knowing your machine is in good condition and set up correctly is a good starting point and something that can be easily managed both before and during spreading operations.

Having a correctly set up machine will also help you meet obligations to protect the environment. NVZ rules and Farming Rules for Water requires farmers to apply fertiliser as accurately as possible to reduce the risk of pollution.

Including a border spreading check when having a spreader tested will help meet these requirements, especially when spreading near watercourses.

Advice from AHDB last year suggested in some cases a 20% reduction from RB209 recommended rates for machines not set up accurately. With prevailing high prices this year, and perhaps without the benefit of having some fertiliser left in the shed from 2021 when prices were muchSPRAYERS cheaper, this should be considered if you don’t know how

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Included as part of an NSTS spreader test is a check over the whole machine, paying close attention to the condition of the vanes and agitators. Each product is tested for weight, size and hardness to allow an accurate comparison against manufacturers recommendations for setting up a machine, and adjusted accordingly.

Trays are then laid out across the full width of spread to gain a figure for coefficient of variation (CV). A result of a CV less than 10% is aimed for and in most

For further information, contact NSTS, or go to the website, www. nsts.org.uk where you can search for a Test Centre near you and arrange a test on your machine to ensure it is applying all your fertiliser products on target and evenly across the field.

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THE LATEST TRADE AGREEMENT IS THE HEIGHT OF DOUBLE STANDARDS

We are working with the RSPCA and Compassion in World Farming to hold the UK Government to account for sacrificing animal welfare principles

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y Mark Williams, chief executive, British Egg Industry Council

As we have in the past on trade related matters, we are working with the RSPCA and Compassion in World Farming to hold the UK Government to account for sacrificing its animal welfare principles in pursuit of free trade agreements.

I am referring of course to the decision to exclude eggs/ egg products as a sensitive sector in the recently agreed Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). This is even though countries such as Mexico (within the CPTPP block) have an egg sector much larger than that of the UK, or any EU country, but use almost exclusively barrenbattery cage systems that have been illegal in the UK and the EU since 2012. Indeed, even today certain Conservative MPs and government ministers have referenced the fact that we have some of highest laying hen welfare standards in the world, particularly when exploring the idea of banning enriched cages. This is the height of double standards, as you cannot increase animal welfare standards at home, then open your door to products from production systems that are illegal here.

The BEIC responded to the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) and their call for evidence into the roles currently being filled largely by migrant workers, their salaries, and the implication

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of any changes proposed by the UK Government. This is largely a continuation of a call for evidence that MAC ran back in September 2020. Overall, the situation has not improved, and in some circumstances, things are much worse. The British egg industry has been struggling to find staff for key roles, such as catchers. The use of Technology can only achieve so much and even efforts to increase automation in the sector cannot replace roles that are essential to protect for farm animal welfare – the UK Government’s current policy approach to migrant workers is putting animal welfare at risk. On-farm roles have been a challenge to fill, but also many off-farm roles including those in packing centres, and even longdistance / heavy goods vehicle drivers.

The All-Party Parliamentary Group for Eggs, Pigs and Poultry, that the BEIC holds the Secretariat for, recently hosted a panel discussion in Westminster to discuss disease preparedness, safeguarding the UK’s food security. Lord Benyon, Minister of State for Biosecurity, Marine and Rural Affairs attended the panel, which I was part of. Jim Shannon MP, as Chair of the APPG, opened the event by saying “To live in a fully functioning, capable, and robust nation, food security is a completely non-negotiable attribute”, and later went to acknowledge that “Disease outbreaks are becoming more frequent, and more severe, not just in the UK but elsewhere in the world”. This has significant

impact on the food supply chain, with catastrophic consequences for farmers. It isn’t confined to farm animals, these diseases spread into the wild animal population, wreaking havoc on our natural eco-systems”.

The event was well attended by members of both the House of Commons and House of Lords. I hope that the work of the APPG will demonstrate how important food security is to everyone and that the parliamentarians that attended will play their part in ensuring the UK Government acts and makes the necessary reforms to better prepare for future disease threats – particularly around AI vaccination.

In the EU, the European Commission is to amend the EU marketing legislation as early as this Autumn to remove reference to the 16-week period whereby FR eggs can maintain their status when FR poultry flocks are required to be housed to protect them against a Notifiable Avian Disease. The British egg industry’s recent experience with AI, the housing order, and the BEIC labelling solution has only served to reinforce the BEIC’s position that the UK Government and devolved governments must follow suit. To help expediate the process, Defra have confirmed that a GB-wide consultation will take place shortly along the same lines. This means that there would be no clock start and FR hens could remain housed until it was safe for them to come out again without loss of FR egg status.

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‘LAST YEAR’S HOT WEATHER IS A WARNING OF THINGS TO COME’

By Matt Donald pig & poultry farmer, North Yorkshire Is the recent spell of hot weather a warning of things to come throughout summer? Mirroring last year, crops are starting to look thirsty, grass isn’t growing and the chickens are as warm as they wish to be, and it is only midJune.

Last years highs of 40 degrees may be around the corner and we need to ensure we are prepared and ventilation is working at its full potential.

Previously poultry has not really been included within grant schemes coming from the government, however it would be nice to see cooling systems on any future options as well as anything that enhances biosecurity.

The warm temperatures do have some benefits, we are seeing our latest breeder

flock fly into lay and exceeding 80% production before their 25th

birthday which is an excellent figure so early in the flock.

Numerous factors such as good rearing contribute to this, but we also think the warm spring weather is having a positive effect, even in a controlled environment. Although the early small eggs are of no use to the hatchery, because of numbers we still have over 70% making the weight grade at this stage.

We do have to remember it is a marathon to get to 60 weeks, the birds will need to perform strongly all the way through to hit that 160 chicks per bird we hope for. The warmer atmosphere also means we can get away with peaking feed two grams lower than we would in winter. It does not sound a lot, but at today’s prices every gram matters.

It is disappointing to hear of further price cuts in the poultry meat independent sector, costs may have fallen from the highs last year, but many farms are still caught up in older feed and energy contracts. This combined with increasing interest, labour and repair bills, I speak to many producers questioning why they should continue.

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POULTRY

IN DEPTH: TURKEY REALITY STARTS TO BITE

The planned closure of a turkey processing plant in Wales is bad news for the turkey industry

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by Avara Foods that it is planning to shut its Abergavenny factory in autumn 2023, which would result in the loss of all jobs at the site, does not bode well.

made the decision to exit the turkey market altogether in the past few years.

Poor demand

Demand for turkey has fallen significantly at retail The Abergavenny facility in response to rising prices. was part of the acquisition of Sales of turkey by volume turkey processor Cranberry in UK supermarkets were Foods by Faccenda, in 2012. down 23.4% year on year Faccenda then went on to in the 12 weeks ending 19 form Avara Foods in 2018 in March, according to Kantar a joint venture with Cargill. It data. Average prices were is a ‘cut and pack’ operation, up 16.4%. It seems clear predominantly preparing a consumers cannot stomach range of fresh turkey products, such price rises. alongside some chicken lines, for retail customers.

While chicken prices were also up on average 16% during the The closure – if it goes ahead same period, the price per kilo – will mean turkey farms in was £4.60 for chicken, while the region will be repurposed turkey cost significantly more – some for chicken, others at £6.56 per kilo for turkey or for pullets. The news is a sign £9.80 for turkey breast. of the times. Apart from the premium, specialist market, Avara Foods said it was selling turkey in Britain is facing significant inflationary currently a recipe for big pressure in fuel, commodities losses. and labour, which has driven up prices and significantly The big players are wrestling reduced demand for UKwith the impact on their produced turkey in the retail finances. Bernard Matthews market. This has led to the Foods Limited reported an decision to restructure its annual loss after tax of £20.9 turkey business to operate million in the year to 2 January “a more efficient operational 2022, a significantly bigger footprint focused on fewer, loss than the previous year better invested facilities,” it when the company reported said. a £3.95 million loss. Higher costs and a shortage of “Over the past six months labour were key factors, the the company has looked in company said. Moy Park depth at a range of options 20 | AgriNews | July 2023

to enable its wider business to compete effectively in the market in the future.

Regretfully, this process identified that volumes could be processed more efficiently in other operations and with lower capital investment,” said a spokesman. “This has resulted in the proposal to close the Abergavenny site.

This difficult decision has not been taken lightly and in no way reflects on the hardworking colleagues.”

The company is currently working through a consultation process with the people affected by this proposal, but said it was important to say no final decisions had been taken. “The nature of this consultation means that no final decisions have been made and there will be no speculation as to how the process will conclude,” the spokesman said.

Non-existent rewards Turkey has always been a tricker part of the market to make work than chicken, but a series of events over the past few years has pushed the market into crisis, with losses mounting, and according to one source, companies only continuing to grow it out of a sense of duty to the retailers.

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As a business we have worked in relationship with Steve Birchall and his team for a long number of years and will continue to do so for many more. His team do a first class job washing and disinfecting our site. Nothing is too much trouble and they can accomodate our needs at the drop of a hat.

I can honestly say Steve and his team are excellent, reliable, thorough, tidy and hard working. They leave our site ready for action! I would recommend Steve Birchall Poultry Services without hesitation.

P.R Starkie Farm Manager P.M Ashburner Ltd

Testimonial from W. Bateman & Co I would highly recommend Steve Birchall Poultry Cleaning Services, having knowing him for over 25 years and it has been an absolute pleasure to have him as my loyal customer and I look forward to many more years in business and wish Steve Birchall the continued success with his business and the good reputation he has gained over the years. We look forward to many more years in business with Steve Birchall.

All the best - All at W Bateman & Co

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BOSS ORV WELCOMES EUROMEC CONTRACTS LTD

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OSS ORV has announced they have partnered with Euromec Contracts Ltd to retail Corvus Off-Road Vehicles’ products in the East Midlands region.

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A family-run business with over 30 years’ experience in the agriculture and ground care sectors, MKM Agriculture will be adding the Can-Am offroad line-up as part of the business’ ongoing strategy to continually strengthen its product offering through the provision of vehicles its customers are requesting.

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The combination of the Can-Am offering and our team’s knowledge and experience will enable us to become the ‘go to’ business in the area for anyone looking to purchase an ATV or SSV and we look forward to working with Mike to achieve this.”

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The Corvus, Alan says, is ideal for the area and he is pleased to put his name behind a such reputable manufacturer.

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Bob Gerard Ltd, Leicestershire, LE8 9GF t: 01162 592224 www.bobgerard.co.uk David Taylor (Garages) Ltd David Taylor Garages, Crickhowell, NP8 1HW t: 01873 810304 01873-810304 www.davidtaylorgarages-isuzu.co.uk www.davidtaylorgarages.co.uk Granada Park Motors, Crickhowell, Powys NP8 1HW Slip End Garage, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 4BU: t: 01582 456888 www.slipendgarage.co.uk

All fuel consumption and emission values are based on the new WLTP (Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure) test cycle which uses real-world driving data. Official fuel economy for the standard Isuzu D-Max range in MPG (l/100km): Low 25.1 – 27.6 (10.2 – 11.2). Mid 31.4 – 36.4 (7.8 – 9.0). High 36.0 – 39.4 (7.2 – 7.8). Extra-High 29.0 – 30.8 (9.2 – 9.7). Combined 30.7 – 33.6 (8.4 – 9.2). CO2 emissions 220 – 241g/km. †Price shown is an Isuzu D-Max DL40 Double Cab vehicle on the road price with manual transmission. All prices shown include delivery, number plates, 12 months road fund licence and first registration fee, excludes VAT and mica/metallic paint finish. The Award-Winning Isuzu D-Max is Smarter Stronger Safer compared to previous model. Terms and conditions apply.

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THE AWARD-WINNING ISUZU D-MAX

FOR THOSE WHO WORK IN ACRES, NOT HOURS ISUZU D-MAX DL40 FROM ONLY

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Fews, Wotton-under-Edge GL12 8SR | t: 01453 844131 DavidMJTaylor (Garages) Ltd www.mjfews-isuzu.co.uk

01873-810304 www.davidtaylorgarages-isuzu.co.uk Westaway Motors, Northampton, NN16 8JE t: 01604 847245 Granada Park Motors, Crickhowell, Powys NP8 1HW

www.westawaymotors.co.uk

All fuel consumption and emission values are based on the new WLTP (Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure) test cycle which uses real-world driving data. Official fuel economy for the standard Isuzu D-Max range in MPG (l/100km): Low 25.1 – 27.6 (10.2 – 11.2). Mid 31.4 – 36.4 (7.8 – 9.0). High 36.0 – 39.4 (7.2 – 7.8). Extra-High 29.0 – 30.8 (9.2 – 9.7). Combined 30.7 – 33.6 (8.4 – 9.2). CO2 emissions 220 – 241g/km. †Price shown is an Isuzu D-Max DL40 Double Cab vehicle on the road price with manual transmission. All prices shown include delivery, number plates, 12 months road fund licence and first registration fee, excludes VAT and mica/metallic paint finish. The Award-Winning Isuzu D-Max is Smarter Stronger Safer compared to previous model. Terms and conditions apply.

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SUBARU OUTBACK fuel economy and CO2 results (WLTP): Combined 33.0mpg, CO2 emissions 193g/km. MPG figures are official EU test figu number of factors including accessories fitted (post-registration), variations in weather, driving styles & vehicle load. *3 services from £299.00 (incl. V service intervals - either 12,000 miles or 12 months, whichever comes sooner. All services must be completed by an authorised Subaru Retailer. The only. Does not cover any non-service related parts or repairs or general wear and tear. Servicing is transferable with the vehicle. Offers may be varied

Vehicle shown is an Outback 2.5i Limited Lineartronic, OTR price of £37,440.00. Model shown price includes optional special paint finish at £59

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