Richard Boldan
@rboldan.bsky.social
A lifetime in agriculture. Now an agronomist, working from the ground up to help farmers implement sustainable practices.
Based in the East Yorkshire foothills. Usually soil adjacent.
Based in the East Yorkshire foothills. Usually soil adjacent.
It might be time for Sheeran to release the posthumous album he recorded
The awkward moment when you realize your greedy arse bet on the wrong side.
www.ticketnews.com/2026/09/ed-s...
www.ticketnews.com/2026/09/ed-s...
Ed Sheeran Refunds Begin in Philadelphia as Softening Ticket Market Puts Pressure on Fans
Some Ed Sheeran fans are beginning to receive refunds for the Philadelphia stop on his Loop Tour as the resale market softens amid the ongoing controvery.
www.ticketnews.com
September 19, 2026 at 11:07 AM
It might be time for Sheeran to release the posthumous album he recorded
This is absolutely worth reading, even if international trade is not your thing.
This explainer out of Australia is genuinely useful background and analysis of what happened with the Canada-US trade deal last night. Note that it is extremely and delightfully sweary. Also there’s an appended glossary of Australian slang.
ifloz.substack.com/p/king-carne...
ifloz.substack.com/p/king-carne...
KING CARNEY ACTIVATES KONG MODE WITH ZERO FUCKS
Carney Reads the Clock Like a Pro Wrestler
ifloz.substack.com
August 23, 2026 at 12:06 PM
This is absolutely worth reading, even if international trade is not your thing.
What could possibly go wrong?
Between 5 & 20% of eggs placed in #poultry hatcheries prove infertile and are discarded. Could they feed broiler chickens?
Evidence suggests it's an option to reduce reliance on soybeans - but strict safety protocols would be needed.
farmingfuturefood.com/infertile-ha...
#sustainability #food
Evidence suggests it's an option to reduce reliance on soybeans - but strict safety protocols would be needed.
farmingfuturefood.com/infertile-ha...
#sustainability #food
Infertile hatchery eggs show potential as broiler feed ingredient - Farming Future Food
Infertile egg meal could provide a sustainable, protein-rich broiler feed ingredient, cutting hatchery waste and reducing reliance on soybean meal.
farmingfuturefood.com
August 19, 2026 at 5:02 PM
What could possibly go wrong?
Solar eclipse latest: Everything still happening exactly as predicted
Solar eclipse latest: It's the first in nearly 30 years - here is where it will be visible
Solar eclipse latest: It's the first in nearly 30 years - here is where it will be visible
Today's total solar eclipse will be the first visible from mainland Europe since 1999 - but some places have a better view than others. Follow below for the latest.
news.sky.com
August 12, 2026 at 6:54 AM
Solar eclipse latest: Everything still happening exactly as predicted
Spring beans that went through two extreme heatwaves during flowering have set hardly any pods.
July 22, 2026 at 8:33 AM
Spring beans that went through two extreme heatwaves during flowering have set hardly any pods.
Blackcurrant bonanza
July 12, 2026 at 5:44 PM
Blackcurrant bonanza
Clover understory trial. 10 regen bonus points to the grower
July 6, 2026 at 4:23 PM
Clover understory trial. 10 regen bonus points to the grower
Industrious earthworm activity
June 10, 2026 at 12:57 PM
Industrious earthworm activity
Reposted by Richard Boldan
Cattle in England to get tuberculosis vaccine from 2030 as badger cull to end
Cattle in England to get tuberculosis vaccine from 2030 as badger cull to end
Targeted vaccination and improved testing planned as part of drive to eradicate disease by 2038
Cattle will be vaccinated against tuberculosis from 2030 as a “gamechanging” part of a new strategy to drive eradication of the disease in England by 2038. In parallel, the last badger culls are expected to end by 2029, with vaccination of badgers expanded.
More than 20,000 infected cattle are slaughtered each year, costing taxpayers £100m and inflicting a heavy toll on affected farmers’ livelihoods and mental health. Mass culling of badgers began in 2013 and has killed about 250,000 animals, at a cost of about £60m. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
June 9, 2026 at 11:17 PM
Cattle in England to get tuberculosis vaccine from 2030 as badger cull to end
In other news: your face reveals to others how you are feeling.
How you walk reveals to others how you are feeling, researchers say
How you walk reveals to others how you are feeling, researchers say
Study highlights the movements in people’s gait that give away most about their emotional state
A long face is not the only sign that someone is down in the dumps. How people walk is revealing too, particularly the swing of the arms and legs, researchers say.
Scientists asked volunteers to guess people’s emotions from video clips of them walking and found that bigger swings portrayed more aggression while smaller swings implied fear and sadness. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
March 18, 2026 at 12:35 AM
In other news: your face reveals to others how you are feeling.
Wordle in 2.
First time. 😎
First time. 😎
February 3, 2026 at 8:11 AM
Wordle in 2.
First time. 😎
First time. 😎
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🚨 BREAKING 🚨
The UK Govt has quietly published - without announcement - the Joint Intelligence Committee/DEFRA report it suppressed last October. They tried to sneak it out in the midst of crisis. Read and share:
“Global Biodiversity Loss, Ecosystem Collapse & National Security.”
(link below)
The UK Govt has quietly published - without announcement - the Joint Intelligence Committee/DEFRA report it suppressed last October. They tried to sneak it out in the midst of crisis. Read and share:
“Global Biodiversity Loss, Ecosystem Collapse & National Security.”
(link below)
January 20, 2026 at 6:05 PM
🚨 BREAKING 🚨
The UK Govt has quietly published - without announcement - the Joint Intelligence Committee/DEFRA report it suppressed last October. They tried to sneak it out in the midst of crisis. Read and share:
“Global Biodiversity Loss, Ecosystem Collapse & National Security.”
(link below)
The UK Govt has quietly published - without announcement - the Joint Intelligence Committee/DEFRA report it suppressed last October. They tried to sneak it out in the midst of crisis. Read and share:
“Global Biodiversity Loss, Ecosystem Collapse & National Security.”
(link below)
Livestock integration with arable.
Sheep grazing wheat
Sheep grazing wheat
January 7, 2026 at 12:04 PM
Livestock integration with arable.
Sheep grazing wheat
Sheep grazing wheat
In other news:
The moon looks unusually big tonight.
I blame the WEF.
The moon looks unusually big tonight.
I blame the WEF.
January 3, 2026 at 5:09 PM
In other news:
The moon looks unusually big tonight.
I blame the WEF.
The moon looks unusually big tonight.
I blame the WEF.
Reposted by Richard Boldan
NEW: A mass propaganda event is about to engulf the US news cycle and what, if anything, survives it will be a lesson for our times.
But it’s what the rest of the world does now that’s key. When someone tells you who they are, believe them.
broligarchy.substack.com/p/the-threat...
But it’s what the rest of the world does now that’s key. When someone tells you who they are, believe them.
broligarchy.substack.com/p/the-threat...
January 3, 2026 at 2:20 PM
NEW: A mass propaganda event is about to engulf the US news cycle and what, if anything, survives it will be a lesson for our times.
But it’s what the rest of the world does now that’s key. When someone tells you who they are, believe them.
broligarchy.substack.com/p/the-threat...
But it’s what the rest of the world does now that’s key. When someone tells you who they are, believe them.
broligarchy.substack.com/p/the-threat...
Packing away the Christmas lights in an orderly fashion so they aren't tangled up when we set them up next year.
As if.
As if.
January 3, 2026 at 1:05 PM
Packing away the Christmas lights in an orderly fashion so they aren't tangled up when we set them up next year.
As if.
As if.
Nadlöb. An elongated, galvanised steel effect, planter with loop handles at each end.
Your IKEA product name is your name spelled backwards with an umlaut
I'm Nöslen, a very useful all purpose speed peeler and bottle opener, found in the marketplace and why wouldn't you get one at that price.
I'm Nöslen, a very useful all purpose speed peeler and bottle opener, found in the marketplace and why wouldn't you get one at that price.
Your IKEA product name is your name spelled backwards with an umlaut
Mine is Retläw, which sounds like a brutish gardening tool but is actually a really comfortable lounge chair.
Mine is Retläw, which sounds like a brutish gardening tool but is actually a really comfortable lounge chair.
December 30, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Nadlöb. An elongated, galvanised steel effect, planter with loop handles at each end.
The year in agronomy. Some variety.
December 21, 2025 at 10:58 AM
The year in agronomy. Some variety.
A yellow rust special edition
December 18, 2025 at 3:20 PM
A yellow rust special edition
The latest instalment of our popular series:
Four pics from the year in agronomy
Four pics from the year in agronomy
December 18, 2025 at 3:14 PM
The latest instalment of our popular series:
Four pics from the year in agronomy
Four pics from the year in agronomy
A spot of shameless self promotion
December 16, 2025 at 11:08 AM
A spot of shameless self promotion
Another 4 pics from the year in agronomy
December 15, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Another 4 pics from the year in agronomy
Just had a power cut for about 45 minutes.
Fork handles.
Fork handles.
December 9, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Just had a power cut for about 45 minutes.
Fork handles.
Fork handles.