Other Crops News

Growers pondering crop choices for spring 2025 have much to consider – not least how best to ensure a balanced rotation, which crops have attractive market buy-backs and whether a short-term cover crop might be worth considering.

The NFU has expressed its disappointment with the recent decision made by the government to maintain the autonomous tariff quota for raw cane sugar in 2025. 

Failed pumpkin crops prompted a farm located near Manchester to invite its visitors for apple picking instead.

In September, Hutchinsons invited growers to its annual Environmental Demonstration Day, entitled SFI: Right action, right place. Rachel Hicks was there.

Peterborough-based Garford Farm Machinery has announced the launch of the next generation, multi-modal vision guidance system.  

Farmers have been reminded that following the expiry of the active substance approval earlier this year, the sale and supply of any plant protection product containing mancozeb will close at the end of November 2024. 

M&S has announced the initial results from its first ‘autonomous field’ trial, which will see the retailer selling lower-carbon parsnips later this year.   

National Carrot Day 2024 is taking place today, with the aim to encourage people to buy and eat more British-grown carrots. 

New precision breeding technology to increase food production, reduce costs to farmers, and allow drought- and disease-resistant crops to be grown will be brought forward under new laws, the government has just announced. 

UK beetroot growers will be able to access the US market for the first time, NFU has just announced.

Research led by Norfolk crop scientists has received a £3 million boost from Defra to enable the development of climate-resilient legume crops.  

This month’s update explores the benefits of cover cropping and how to lay the foundations for your next crop.