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International project aims to revolutionise beekeeping
Farmers Weekly In South Africa, the beekeeping industry has been grappling with many challenges ranging from an ageing workforce, low honey prices, limited training opportunities, theft and vandalism, and a lack of young…
Farmer Focus: Managed to combine OSR at up to 14% moisture
Farmers Weekly The rain is playing havoc with the early harvest in Kent, much in contrast to the burning heat of last year. We have managed to combine the oilseed rape crop at up to 14% moisture, so if we averaged this with…
Defra BNG credit prices give open market a steer on values
Farmers Weekly The publication in late July of indicative prices for statutory Defra biodiversity net gain (BNG) credits surprised many. Starting at £42,000 a unit and rising to £650,000 for lakes, the values are pitched high…
5 ways to fine-tune cubicle housing for udder health
Farmers Weekly Summer is a good time to review milking cow accommodation. For year-round housed cows, this can be the period of highest environmental infection pressure. For seasonally housed herds, summer is an opportunity…
Why wheat drill dates should be delayed this autumn
Farmers Weekly Independent agronomists say early wheat drilling compounded many of the yield-limiting issues experienced this year and urge growers to consider the risks when planning planting schedules this autumn. Back in…
Can-Am Traxter 6×6 UTV is clumsy but offers plenty of grip
Farmers Weekly Four-wheel drive has most of the bases covered when it comes to off-road driving, but there are a few renegades out there that think six will do the job better. One of these is Canadian outfit Can-Am, which has…
Proterra won’t fight Nasdaq delisting following bankruptcy filing
Electric bus and battery maker Proterra Inc. won’t fight its Aug. 17 delisting from the Nasdaq as it works on a bankruptcy reorganization plan. Proterra filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Monday. On Tuesday,…
Yellow searching for better bankruptcy financing terms
Yellow Corp. is reported to be in talks with multiple parties to obtain improved terms on its bankruptcy financing package, according to Reuters. A Wednesday hearing in a Delaware court revealed the company will not move…
FRA, OSHA call on Norfolk Southern to review safety practices
Improving communication and training as well as fostering trust between the company and its workers are some of the areas where Norfolk Southern could do better, according to a Wednesday report from the Federal Railroad…
Proterra Got Millions in US Aid Before Bankruptcy
Proterra Inc., the electric bus maker touted by President Joe Biden that filed for bankruptcy this week, was the recipient of millions of dollars in COVID relief government aid.
