Author Posts: Farmers Guide
Fightback against yellow rust explored by UKCPVS
23rd January 2018
Wheat’s ability to defend itself against yellow rust now and in the future will be explored at this year’s UK Cereal Pathogen Virulence Survey (UKCPVS) stakeholder event. The latest pathogen
Don’t hold back on spring cropping variety choices
3rd January 2018
Take prompt action to secure your choice of spring seeds and avoid potential disappointment, says David Bouch, Hutchinsons seeds manager.
Lifetime disc warranty for cultivation products
31st December 2017
Vaderstad tests its cultivation products in the field, and at a local quarry. VADERSTAD INTRODUCES LIFETIME WARRANTY ON DISCS Genuine Väderstad discs that fail during their lifetime will be replaced
Potato industry honour
30th December 2017
Dr Mike Storey has been awarded the John Green Memorial Trophy for his exceptional contribution to the British potato industry. Head of Resource Management at AHDB, Dr Storey received the
Low resistance risk fungicide programmes must become the norm
27th December 2017
Low resistance risk fungicide programmes must be adopted universally to prolong the efficacy of cereal chemistry, delegates heard at the 2017 AHDB Agronomists’ Conference. The message came following the annual
Richardson Milling eyes spring oat rewards
26th December 2017
Richardson Milling (UK) ltd, the Canadian conglomerate that bought Bedford-based European Oat Millers earlier this year, is seeking growers of good quality spring oats as consumer demand continues to grow.
Fenland soils in focus
20th December 2017
The first results from the Hutchinsons Fenland potato demonstration have provided a fascinating insight into the unique agronomic characteristics and resilience of Fenland soil and paved the way for further
Minimise erucic acid contamination
14th December 2017
With European legal standards for erucic acid in rapeseed oil for food products likely to be tightened from 5% to just 2% in the near future, OSR growers across the
Cefetra to acquire speciality trader Premium Crops
14th December 2017
Cefetra Ltd, a UK agricultural business trading over 4 million tonnes annually, has announced it has agreed to acquire Premium Crops Ltd subject to satisfaction of completion conditions. Premium Crops
British-made drills and hedgecutters to feature at Lamma
13th December 2017
Mzuri, a British producer of specialist agricultural machinery, will be showcasing its two latest innovations at Lamma 2018.
Recovery in GB OSR area expected, but still well below the 2012 peak
12th December 2017
Oilseed rape (OSR) plantings in Great Britain for harvest 2018 have rebounded, according to provisional figures from AHDB’s Early Bird Survey.
Livestock worrying costs farming sector £1.3million
12th December 2017
The NFU is urging local authorities to take measures to prevent livestock worrying, with dog attacks becoming a growing concern for farmers. A report released yesterday by the All-Party Parliamentary