Arable News

Farmers have been advised to be flexible in their approach to managing later-drilled winter wheat crops after the planting delays caused by the wet start to autumn. 

Corteva Agriscience is warning farmers that weeds are continuing to emerge and grow in oilseed rape crops later than usual due to unseasonably mild temperatures.  

A planning application has been submitted to build a new beet drier at a Norfolk-based sugar factory.

Farmers with winter wheat still to drill this autumn need to be patient and do all they can to ensure crop establishment and soil health are not compromised following recent wet conditions, said Hutchinsons’ expert. 

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. 

Maxstim recently collaborated on a scientific research paper with Queen’s University Belfast, assessing the impact of its flavonoid-rich, complex biostimulant formula.

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

Potato growers have not been left without help thanks to AKP Group that offers an end-to-end complete potato supply chain.

Omnivent offers advice around what the ideal potato storage process should look like.

An Essex-based importer and stockist of EP lithium-ion forklifts, Armill Lift Trucks, is at the forefront of advancing lithium-ion technology in the materials handling sector.  

Potato growers interested in industrial packaging have been offered help by Agrisacks. The Scottish family-run company aims to meet the demands of the potato industry with good quality packaging at competitive prices.

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