Treat grassweeds “as soon as conditions allow”
25th January 2023
Grassweed burdens in winter wheat are higher than usual in many areas this season, leaving many fields requiring additional control measures to protect crop performance and reduce grass seed return to the soil.
Future-proof grain drying plant fulfils increased grain handling requirements
24th January 2023
The Mecmar mobile drier is the latest addition to Ian and Tom Jackson’s grain drying plant at Bowsden West Farm and has been key to saving valuable man hours during harvest.
Emergency neonic seed treatment approved to protect sugar beet crop
24th January 2023
Defra has approved an emergency temporary authorisation for the use of a neonicotinoid pesticide treatment to this year’s sugar beet crop, due to the risk from yellows viruses.
Haith to showcase new mobile optical sorter at Fruit Logistica
23rd January 2023
Vegetable handling solutions company Haith will be promoting its new optical sorter unit for the first time at Fruit Logistica, a global fresh produce trade show held annually in Berlin.
Mixed farming approach delivers soil and human health benefits
23rd January 2023
Hugh Black, a farmer from Forfar, has maintained profitability and improved soil health after introducing sheep to his arable rotation.
ORFC opening plenary conveys powerful message to industry
19th January 2023
Speakers at the 2023 Oxford Real Farming Conference (ORFC) opening plenary reflected on the political and economic turmoil of the last few years and spoke of the changes that need to happen to secure the future of food and farming.
Three high-yielding spring bean varieties added to 2023 Descriptive List
17th January 2023
After gaining National Listing, the Processors and Grower Research Organisation (PGRO) added three new varieties to its 2023 Descriptive List, meaning growers have even more information on beans to sow this spring.
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Spring oats needn’t be styled a ‘Cinderella crop’, trials show
16th January 2023
The variety Lion yielded well and had the lowest hulling losses according to the 2022 spring oat trial, agronomist Brin Hughes confirms. Elsoms Seeds are partnering with Saaten Union UK to market the high-performing Lion variety to the UK.
‘Resilience’ in the spotlight at Pulse Roadshow event this January
6th January 2023
Thought-provoking talks and presentations will discuss resilience with pea and bean growers at this year’s Pulse Roadshow event, organised by Syngenta and the Growers Research Organisation (PGRO).
PGRO 2023 Descriptive List demonstrates consistency as well as new potential
27th December 2022
The PGRO has announced that seven new pea and bean varieties have been added to its 2023 Descriptive List for pulses, with up to four more to be added at a later date.
Quality over quantity: Limited number of new arrivals bring big boost to the AHDB RL
26th December 2022
AHDB’s online edition of the Recommended Lists for cereals and oilseeds (RL) 2023/24 may feature fewer new varieties than previous Lists, but some of the newcomers deliver large yield increases, especially in barley and oilseed rape.
Winter crops gain ground, according to final Early Bird Survey
22nd December 2022
AHDB’s final Early Bird Survey (EBS) confirms a strong continuation of winter cropping for harvest 2023.
