Anthony Goggin

❗“The problems faced in UK farming are often underpinned by inadequate incomes for farmers.” NEW REPORT: A proposal to use basic income as the system to support the income of farmers and farm workers. Read and download the report published by Basic Income 4 Farmers and Autonomy. 🔎 https://ow.ly/zFUa50RpY9G #BasicIncome #FarmWorkers #AgricultureUK #SustainableFarming #IncomeEquality

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Coeus Institute's GERA, autonomously identified one of the most impactful News of the day under 'Agriculture Disruption' category. GERA's Innovative Rating algorithm RATED this event with a score of 1235.52. GERA's patented rating algorithm automatically identifies critical events, categorizes /classifies them, finds root-causes, discovers correlations, and predicts future events.

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On the second day of #planthealthweek, we’re taking a look at TreeAlert; a web-based reporting tool for tree pests and diseases, managed by Forest Research with funding from Defra, Forestry Commission, Scottish Forestry and Welsh Government. It is a valuable aid, allowing you to quickly report any suspect findings of tree pests and diseases which are of concern in Britain. TreeAlert is the way the information gets from the tree to the expert: 💻The observer inputs their report to TreeAlert 📰These reports are triaged by Forest Research and assigned to specialists at the Tree Health Diagnostic and Advisory Service. 📧If they need further information or action they will contact the observer. The information from TreeAlert reports will support important tree health monitoring and surveillance work, contribute to ongoing scientific research in this field, and support efforts to protect the nation’s trees 🌳 To read about TreeAlert in more detail and learn how to make your report and capture photographs, click the below link: https://lnkd.in/dV8HF4cj Find out more about the UKGSN https://lnkd.in/e8BKhgkQ PlantNetwork Botanic Gardens Conservation International #planthealthweek #planthealthday

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FPC AND HTA ISSUE JOINT ASKS FOR URGENT GOVERNMENT ACTION ON THE BORDER The Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC) and the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) have issued a joint letter to the government, calling for urgent action following a roundtable meeting on plants, cut flowers, and border-related issues held on 4 October 2024. In the letter, FPC and HTA emphasise the vital role of horticulture and fresh produce, contributing significantly to the UK economy, food security, and environmental sustainability. The joint letter highlights substantial obstacles to the trade of both edibles, such as fresh fruits and vegetables, and non-edible plants, including cut flowers, planting materials, finished plants, trees, shrubs, bulbs, and seeds. Issues such as rising logistics costs, damaged goods, delays, increased waste, and complex paperwork severely impact sector growth and investment in the future. Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/eyFTpFvS

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Obtaining a reliable and credible carbon assessment is becoming increasingly important for all farmers. 🌳 🚜 You could easily be fooled into thinking that many of the carbon accounting tools available will give you a similar result and the data you need to navigate your natural capital, but this simply isn’t true. Learn what to look for when choosing a farm carbon calculator, read the essential advice in our latest blog: https://lnkd.in/em7bsruk #SustainableFarming #FarmingUK #CarbonAccounting #CarbonFootprint #CarbonCalculator

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Another very interesting podcast from the AHDB. 9 minutes in, discussing protein requirements and the lack of home-grown protein like rapemeal. Hopefully the OSR Reboot can help revive this essential home-grown protein source and improve the nation’s food security #OSRReboot

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Maintaining biosecurity is imperative for British farmers. For those of you that might not have heard the term before, Biosecurity refers to the practical measures farmers take to prevent the spread of disease, on and between farms. Lodi UK have been working alongside British farmers to help keep their livestock and poultry safe for twenty years. Here's our top tips for keeping your animals and crops safe. 1. Use effective pest control solutions to prevent and manage pest infestations on farms before they happen. By being pro-active, you can prevent the risk of disease transmission between animals and crops. 2. Maintain strict hygiene practices. Use disinfectants, sanitisers, and cleaning solutions regularly to avoid any cross-contamination or spread of infection. 3. Use pest monitoring tools and traps to help detect and control pest populations early, preventing them from becoming a larger threat to biosecurity further down the line. 4. Keep learning. We've been educating farmers on best practices for biosecurity measures through training sessions, workshops, and technical support. We're backing British agriculture by helping to ensure a safer and more productive farming environment. Discover our full range of agricultural products here: https://lnkd.in/edH7D7C #LifeOnAFarm #BritishFarming #CountryLife #PestControlService

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Article Spotlight – Initial social network analysis of producers working towards sustainability suggests weak ties and potential fragmentation | Advancements in Agricultural Development https://lnkd.in/eZuGFdRS #socialnetworks #farmers #sustainability 

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