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Good afternoon reader,
In his latest Arable Matters column, Brian Henderson highlights the significant developments in Scottish agriculture, beginning with the opening of Scotland’s new crop research centre amid ongoing debates on gene editing in farming. Opinions are divided among Scotland’s leaders on the use of these new breeding technologies, which promise potential benefits for the future of agriculture.
Farmers across southern Scotland and northern England now have improved access to fertiliser, thanks to the recent opening of Origin Soil Nutrition’s facility at the Port of Tyne. This new centre will provide enhanced support to local growers in optimising soil nutrition.
Additionally, Haddington farmer James Kennedy has achieved impressive results with Blackstone, a Group 4 soft wheat variety. Despite challenging autumn and winter weather in 2023, his first experience with this wheat has yielded strong results, leading him to plan commercial growth with an eye on the distilling market for premium gains.
Looking ahead, the annual CropTech event will take place at the NAEC in Stoneleigh on November 27 and 28. This gathering is expected to draw farmers together to discuss industry developments and share valuable insights, further supporting innovation in UK agriculture.
Be sure to follow the latest updates and insights as we cover these exciting topics and more! 📩 ⬇️ and don't forget to check out this week's Arable Pic of the Week! ⬇️
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