Author Posts: Farmers Guide
New AHDB Potatoes Store Managers’ Guide
2nd August 2018
The latest data on in-store airflow, tuber respiration and sprout suppression is included in the 3rd edition of Sutton Bridge Crop Storage Research’s (SBCSR) Potato Store Managers’ Guide. The guide
Water companies value agronomist support
2nd August 2018
Water companies are calling for more agronomist support on the back of the success of the Metaldehyde Stewardship Group’s ‘Get Pelletwise! Agronomic Updates’ system, that is now entering its fourth consecutive season.
Stored grain insecticide MRLs are changing
2nd August 2018
The Maximum Residue Levels (MRL) of several insecticides used to protect stored crops of wheat, rye, maize and sorghum have recently been reviewed. Given the early harvest, it is important
Remain vigilant in fight against blight
2nd August 2018
Potato growers are being urged to keep a close eye on crops for signs of late blight (Phytopthora infestans) despite the recent dry weather seemingly acting to keep the disease
Landini gains Topcon guidance solutions
1st August 2018
Topcon guidance solutions for Landini tractors add precision to field tasks A choice of hands-free guidance solutions for Landini tractors – from a simple steering wheel drive unit to fully-integrated
Arable Views – ‘Your own marketing department’
30th July 2018
Openfield chief, James Dallas provides Farmers Guide with an overview of what the UK’s largest farmer-owned grain marketing co-operative can do for its members.
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