Vital onion seed treatment gains emergency authorisation
14th December 2023
A collaborative effort to allow a vital seed treatment for 2024 sowing of onions has succeeded.
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Looking ahead to spring options
9th December 2023
A delayed 2023 harvest, followed by a particularly wet autumn hampered winter drilling, so spring cropping could be the only option for those farmers severely affected.
PGRO DL: 11 new pea and bean varieties added for 2024
28th November 2023
The Processors and Growers Research Organisation (PGRO) has added 11 new pea and bean varieties to its 2024 Descriptive List for pulses.
Emergency authorisations granted for maize seed treatments
13th November 2023
UK regulators have granted emergency authorisations for three seed treatments for the 2024 maize growing season, after a successful lobbying campaign.
Descriptive List goes online to involve more growers
9th November 2023
The Processors and Growers Research Organisation (PGRO) is changing the format for its launch of the Descriptive List for peas and beans, to encourage pulse growers to attend.
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Pea and bean varieties bring a touch of genius to 2024 spring cropping options – LSPB
6th November 2023
Two spring bean and two combining pea varieties from breeders LS Plant Breeding Ltd (LSPB) head up the 2023 PGRO Descriptive Lists (DL). All varieties bring a set of positive agronomic characters for pulse growers planning their 2024 spring cropping.
Can tea be grown successfully on Welsh hill farms?
29th October 2023
A Welsh hill farmer has planted 140 tea bushes around her farm in Powys, to see whether this high value crop could generate additional income for the business.
Soil health – how quickly can you reset a soil?
13th September 2023
BASF recently revealed interim results of a five-year project designed to improve soil health and increase carbon storage, keeping land in production while ensuring there’s a home for wildlife and biodiversity.
‘Inside the Pod’: PGRO launches podcast for pea and bean growers
5th September 2023
The Processors and Growers Research Organisation (PGRO) has launched a new podcast targeted at the UK’s pea and bean sector.
Good maize potential this year – but avoid costly harvest mistakes, experts warn
22nd August 2023
Dairy farmers have an opportunity this year to clamp decent tonnages of quality maize silage, which could be a useful buffer with uncertain milk prices. But it will be crucial to avoid the top three most common harvest pitfalls.
New research project aims to kickstart domestic chickpea production
24th July 2023
A two-year feasibility study led by crop research organisation NIAB is set to explore the potential for domestic chickpea production, which could further reduce fertiliser reliance in the UK arable sector.
Diversify grassland swards to reduce nitrogen use and boost yields
29th June 2023
Adding clover and herbs to the mix when reseeding not only reduces the need for bought-in fertiliser, but also provides grassland swards with a boost in dry matter yield, trials by ProCam’s Field Options division have shown.
