Author Posts: Farmers Guide
7 steps to control black-grass after harvest
25th July 2018
The summer months are a critical time for black-grass control and while the main focus is on yield and crop quality, Bayer is reminding growers to keep an eye
First Scottish liquid nitrogen and sulphur facility for Omex
20th July 2018
Omex Agriculture officially opened its first liquid nitrogen and sulphur storage and distribution facility at the Port of Dundee in early July. The event was accompanied by local dignitaries, business
Arable farm profits boost – research reveals
20th July 2018
Arable farm profits improved sharply in the last twelve months, according to new research from Bidwells. Analysis of financial results from contract-farming agreements shows that net profits rose sharply in
Changes to sulphur guidance recommended
20th July 2018
Sulphur (S) experiments conducted on winter oilseed rape (WOSR) have revealed that current recommendations only require a small adjustment and not the significant uplift anticipated by some, reports AHDB. The
Amazone Cataya 4000 Super extends drill range
19th July 2018
The new AMAZONE Cataya 4000 Super harrow-mounted seed drill sets new standards with its 4.0 m working width With the Cataya 4000 Super harrow-mounted conventional gravity seed drill, Amazone introduces
Mzuri feedback highlights customer service and after-sales care
19th July 2018
Featured: Herbert Hindley of Wards Place Farm (left) and farm agronomist Andy McLellen (right) Mzuri system gets a resounding ‘thumbs up’ from its customer base An annual survey conducted
Claas sets new world record
19th July 2018
Greely, Colorado, July 2018. With the Disco 1100 RC conditioner mower unit, Claas has set a new world record for the amount mowed in eight hours. During this time
Balancing grass weed and OSR volunteer management needs
17th July 2018
Cultivation immediately after harvesting has become standard practice for growers wanting the best control of problem grass weeds ahead of winter cereal drilling, but it’s about the worst thing they can do after oilseed rape.
Harvest Results – Winter Barley (16-7-18)
17th July 2018
Harvest Results from two AHDB Recommended Lists (RL) winter barley trial sites (Lincolnshire and Suffolk) have been published.
Take action to optimise this year’s forage stocks
17th July 2018
By planning ahead and implementing actions now to preserve precious silage stocks, dairy farmers can improve the prospects for the winter.
Get ready to apply Avadex granules
6th July 2018
Gowan Crop Protection, the marketing company for Avadex Excel 15G, is asking farmers and contractors to get its application machinery ready to go, in order to satisfy the anticipated increase
Strong early vigour sees Limagrain conventional OSR variety find favour in Angus
6th July 2018
There has been a long running debate on the merits of hybrid versus conventional oilseed rape varieties, particularly in the harsher conditions of northern England and Scotland. For one Central