Interesting article in the Guardian today which begs the question should we continue to grow energy crops? A 1 MW wind turbine uses 0.3Ha of land whereas a 1 MW biomass plant needs 450 Has of land.
Crops from regenerative agriculture farms had 34% more vitamin K, 15% more vitamin E, 14% more vitamin B1 and 17% more vitamin B2. The regenerative agriculture crops also had 11% more calcium, 16% more phosphorus and 27% more copper.
https://t.co/Q3oxEbMpqB
In the FutureFarm podcast, we look at the BIG issues in the farming industry.
In episode 1, our panel discuss the supply chain and how inflation and bottlenecks are threatening UK food security.
Can growers afford to grow next year's crops?
📻 https://t.co/nU0E7fR1xw
@wheat_daddy Andrew try reading a book called “Chasing the Red Queen” by Andy Dyer it will help you understand why CSFB will always win the battle of the insecticides
“What if I told you there was a relatively simple, cost effective way to feed the world, reduce pollution, pull carbon from the atmosphere, protect biodiversity and make farmers more money ?” Has there ever been a more interesting opening line in a book ? #conservationag
Much more toxic than #glyphosate, Copper Sulphate has just been quietly reauthorised. A favourite of Organic growers this highly toxic chemical can be used under derogation presumably because it's "natural"... whatever that may mean. https://t.co/POQiYWsV1p
Manitou MLT 360 Reg: EY53 BKK
STOLEN from Little Braxted last night between 11pm and 5:30am this morning. Please let us know if you have seen anything.