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Here in the UK, harvest's wrapping up across most of the country, though there's still some coming off further north. Yards are filling, and stock's coming home for winter. Most of you are already half-thinking about next season even before this one's fully done. That gap between harvest and full winter admin is usually the … Continue reading Harvest wrapping up? Here’s what’s worth sorting before winter
The very mention of the words “farm assurance inspection” are likely met with with feelings of stress, frustration and anxiety. In fact, a poll taken by The Farming Forum found over 80% of farmers find inspections significantly stressful or their main cause of stress on the farm. That said, we all have to comply and … Continue reading Make farm audits and inspections easier with fieldmargin
As we settle into 2025, the results of our End of Year Survey highlights the key challenges, priorities and strategies shaping the farming sector. Despite concerns about extreme weather and market pressures, farmers continue to demonstrate resilience through innovation and adaptation. As 2024 came to a close we asked fieldmargin farmers to share their outlook … Continue reading What farmers had to say in our 2024 survey
Getting a plan in place is the first step to farming success. While challenges like the weather, disease, breakdowns or livestock can soon throw carefully constructed plans out the window, having something to refer to over the course of the season that the whole team can update provides a strong foundation to make your farming … Continue reading Setting up your fieldmargin farm for the 2025 season
Our end of year survey found that 68% of fieldmargin farmers are prioritising farm profitability in 2024, as well as reducing input costs and increasing farm sustainability. Spring 2024 for the UK has been one of the wettest on record, with many farmers well behind where they would usually be at this time of year, … Continue reading Unlocking farm profitability: key SFI updates and practical tips for maximising farm income
In our recent webinar focussing on increasing farm profitability by leveraging schemes such as the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) and carbon markets, speaker Thomas Gent explained how the carbon market works, the value of carbon in farmland soils and how you can stack these to boost farm income. Thomas is a third generation regenerative farmer … Continue reading Don’t delay your carbon farming journey – “by not trading carbon, it’s like growing a crop of wheat and then just not harvesting it”
In our end of year survey, fieldmargin farmers told us that increasing farm profitability, reducing input costs and increasing farm sustainability were the top priorities for their farm heading into 2024. In the wake of a very challenging spring where wet weather has put many farms behind or wondering if they will even get a … Continue reading Webinar key takeaways: Unlocking new income streams for your farm – navigating carbon credits and SFI
The Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) launched on 18th September 2023 for English farmers as part of the Environmental Land Management (ELM) scheme. It rewards environmentally positive land management practices and and is designed to be more flexible than previous schemes. This article will guide you through the 23 actions available for SFI’23 and ways you … Continue reading Maximise and manage the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) opportunity with fieldmargin
Regenerative agriculture entails sustainable farming methods that boost soil health, biodiversity, and help sequester carbon. This post explores key regenerative practices including mob grazing, minimizing soil disturbance, cover crops, agroforestry and monitoring soil health. Fieldmargin offers a suite of features that empower farmers to keep accurate records, evaluate their impact, and make data-driven decisions. Whether you're transitioning into regenerative agriculture or looking to optimize your existing practices, learn how Fieldmargin is the essential tool to ensure your sustainable farming efforts are both effective and efficient.
Waterlogging can have a serious impact on crop and pasture health, as well as being an important indicator of other soil health issues. In cereals, waterlogging can cause a reduction in yield of over 40%. It also increases the risk of damage to soil from travelling on it in wet conditions, makes crop establishment more difficult … Continue reading Digitising drainage maps to prevent water logging
