Author Posts: Farmers Guide

According to the Processors and Growers Research Organisation (PGRO), when it comes to serious infestations of bean seed fly (Delia platura), plant loss at seedling stage may be high, often resulting in re-drilling and loss of production of high value crops at an early growth stage.

The Prince’s Countryside Fund is inviting applications for emergency funding from farming and rural community support groups, who are providing assistance to counter the effects of isolation during the Coronavirus pandemic.

Farming consultants have created an emergency document to help farmers plan ahead in case they fall ill during the coronavirus pandemic.

With many children stuck inside, what better way to pass the time than with an activity pack?

In answer to soaring public demand, a Suffolk-based cooperative of five independent farmers have pooled their resources to fund their own hybrid crop development project.

Industry groups are working together to ensure that shearing can go ahead this season, as Covid-19 makes it unlikely that the usual influx of overseas shearers will be able to make it to the UK.

This year’s Cereals Event is set to go online for the first time ever, as Covid-19 restrictions are expected to prevent face-to-face meetings and gatherings for some time.

A new online service aimed at capturing farm business issues related to coronavirus has been launched by the NFU.

The team at a North Yorkshire based farm shop are providing customers with an innovative solution to social distancing whilst shopping.

After the continued difficult season, Syngenta is extending the deadline for growers to register for free germination testing of undrilled 2019 seed of its hybrid winter barley varieties that they are having to carry over for planting in autumn 2020.

A recent report from AHDB suggests Vietnam could be a valuable market for UK export, with the country importing around £1.7 billion of red meat, equating to nearly a million tonnes of beef, lamb and pork.

Farming landlords and tenants are being asked to work collaboratively and be compassionate in overcoming disputes during these unprecedented and challenging times.