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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
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.
We spoke to Marc Willis, Station Manager of UPL’s UK field testing site, Shray Hill, about the realities of running field trials and how his team have integrated fieldmargin into their work. UPL manufactures and markets agrochemical products and seeds, with an increasing focus onBiosolutions. They are a truly international business, selling in over 130 … Continue reading Agricultural Research & Development Station Manager, Marc Willis, on integrating fieldmargin into a testing site
Pesticide Check is designed to help farmers and agronomists quickly and easily check the compliance of planned pesticide applications based on the label guidance. This helps to save time and avoid costly errors that can lead to crop damage, contamination, loss of certification or regulatory fines.
Agronomists play a key role in many farms. So much so that some people joke a farmer is more likely to leave their spouse than their agronomist! Working with your agronomist on fieldmargin can save you time by streamlining communications and reducing repetition of work if they set up their recommendations on your farm as … Continue reading How to use fieldmargin with your Agronomist to save time and improve efficiency
As an agronomist, close collaboration with your clients is key to providing them with the support they need to improve farm productivity and meet their business goals. Technology that you, the farmer and the farm team enjoy using can help towards this, and also save time and reduce the opportunity for error. By having all … Continue reading How to use fieldmargin with your Agronomy clients
