Arable News

Waterford Distillery has launched the latest bottling in its Heritage barley series, Heritage: Goldthorpe. It is the first time the goldthorpe barley variety has been used in drinks production in over 100 year.

Early signs from both trials and commercial crops are that sugar beet is performing well despite late drilling and above average rainfall, according to breeder SESVanderHave.

The pre-em spray has been the mainstay of weed control in wheat. But with a large wheat area forecast and high seed return, effective control will be more important than ever this year.

BBRO issued an advisory bulletin in mid-September, offering sugar beet growers the following advice to ensure a smooth and more profitable harvest.

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

The British Beet Research Organisation (BBRO) has announced a number of changes to its team, with the aim to continue delivering valuable insights and shape the future of the company. 

High-yielding soft wheat has overcome torrential rain and high septoria disease pressure to secure the top award. 

As the sugar beet campaign for 2024/25 officially launched this week, some beet growers have already started this year’s harvest, and completed deliveries into Bury and Wissington.

Establishing a strong rooting system is fundamental to the resilience of all crops. Farmers Guide seeks expert advice on how best to achieve this through targeted soil nutrition.

New winter feed barley Aleksandra from Agrovista has delivered impressive yields and excellent quality grain in Yorkshire after the toughest of seasons, recovering strongly from the effects of heavy and prolonged autumn and winter rainfall, an expert said. 

1.5 tonnes of sugar pulp have caught fire at the British Sugar factory in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. 

As agricultural machines begin transporting root crops, industry groups have come together for a new campaign to ensure trailer safety.