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Robin Limb

@LimbRobin

An independent agricultural consultant and freelance journalist

 Hunstanton, Norfolk, UK
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Joined February 2016
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Sometimes I am afraid Twitter simple doesn’t give me enough space or More correctly I am unable to succinctly write what I want to. Therefore I thought I would share something I wrote for Facebook earlier in case anyone is interested.
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Important news for fruit and veg growers as @DefraGovUK expand Seasonal Workers Pilot to 30,000 visas. Our VP @ProagriLtd says: "The Government is sending a clear message that it is important for Britain to be able to produce its own fruit and veg." ow.ly/wZcD50CSc0m
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Catch up with @Minette_Batters on @SkyNews this morning about the agricultural transition plan and the detail that is still needed from government 👇
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"My absolute focus is making sure that we have profitable thriving farming businesses that are producing climate-friendly food that ultimately can deliver what the public wants." NFU President @Minette_Batters on @BBCr4today dicsussing the agricultural transition roadmap 👏
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Our net zero project delivery manager Kate Banister introduces our brand new net-zero pledge map! We want to completely fill this map to showcase the positive steps that 🇬🇧 farmers are taking to make their farms #NetZero by 2040 ➡️ow.ly/TJMu50CnOy1 #Pledge2040 #NFUlive
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Robin Limb retweeted
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NFU Sugar@NFUSugar19 Nov 2020
Congratulations to @sjsmithfarms, @thelostbeaver and Sam Godfrey who have been elected to the NFU Sugar Board to represent all growers at this pivotal time for the homegrown sugar industry. nfuonline.com/sectors/nfu-su…
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With the dark nights drawing in, don’t forget to make sure you remain visible on farm. Take a look at these useful tips from the Farm Safety Foundation @yellowwelliesuk
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We make a range of co-products from the outputs of the sugar production process, including bioethanol, animal feed and electricity which we export to the grid. This circular approach leads to less than 200g of waste for every tonne of sugar produced. #BackBritishSugar
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Robin Limb retweeted
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BBRO_Beet@BBRO_Beet12 Nov 2020
#DontKeepVirusYellowsAlive On-farm hygiene vital. Check behind harvester to ensure you lift and collect as much yield as possible, you will also reduce the incidence on ground-keepers and protect your future crop from pests and diseases #BrilliantBasics @BritishSugar @NFUSugar
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It’s that time of year to make sure your Red Tractor Farm Assurance is up to date! All growers need a valid assurance policy to deliver #sugarbeet to our factories as this means their crop meets @RedTractorFood’s standards of being traceable, safe & farmed with care. @RTfarmers
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Robin Limb retweeted
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James S. Peck
@Pxfarms5 Nov 2020
Slow and steady wins the race. The chaps have good stamina in these testing times. Nice to see the sun out.
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Feeling more philosophical about our 110 mm October rainfall in the knowledge @DavidButler34 had that in one day.
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It’s a challenging year for the #sugarbeet crop and we want to share our continued thanks with our growers, contractors and hauliers. In these tough times, remember it’s ok not to be ok. Professional and confidential support is available from @yanafarming and @yellowwelliesuk.
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Robin Limb retweeted
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NFU Sugar@NFUSugar9 Nov 2020
Unsure about your 2021 contracting? Have a look at our reminder of your rights and obligations. nfuonline.com/sectors/nfu-su…
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Amazing to see so much coverage of the NFU's campaign win after the Trade and Agriculture Commission was given strengthened powers to scrutinise future trade deals 💪 Catch up here 👇 ow.ly/HLyc50C8SaP
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70% yield drop ☹️😠👎. Harvested and delivered 1/2 our #sugarbeet last week for @BritishSugar. Our 5 year av is 92.2t/ha (37t/ac) @ 17.4% sugar. 2020 harvest 28.8t/ha (12t/ac) at 14.2% sugar. @BBRO_Beet @NFUSugar @NFUEastAnglia
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Incomes fall by £68,000 at model farm after ‘perfect storm’ hits harvest edp24.co.uk/business/farming…
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At British Sugar, we want to support & encourage wildlife – not just in the fields where sugar beet is grown but around our factories too. Read our latest case study about our recent work with @RSPBEngland to improve the wetlands around our Cantley site: ow.ly/pXKB50C2rK5
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Robin Limb retweeted
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NFU Sugar@NFUSugar20 Oct 2020
Since its introduction last year, the ⏱️combined daily update⏱️sent out to by the NFU Sugar office has proven to be very popular. The update provides a snapshot of each factories #sugarbeet stock, slice, sugars, dirt’s and loads. To sign up email [email protected]
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In her latest #Vlog, NFU President @Minette_Batters looks at the Agriculture Bill, the NFU's series of virtual events and what the future of the Trade and Agriculture Commission could look like. Watch the video in full here 👉 ow.ly/MfNr50C0ZOa
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