Author Posts: Farmers Guide
Food must play a central role in a future agriculture policy
4th August 2016
In the NFU’s response to the recent National Trust statement about Britain’s “damaged countryside”, President Meurig Raymond said that the picture the National Trust is trying to paint is one that neither he nor
New “OSR Herbicides? Think Water” campaign launched by VI
4th August 2016
A new campaign aimed at supporting farmers to continue their responsible use of oilseed rape herbicides is being launched by the Voluntary Initiative with support from the Crop Protection Association.
Powdery mildew in beet
3rd August 2016
Powdery mildew has been found in several crops across Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk, and further reports of rust continue to be received, says the BBRO Advisory bulletin in early August. Disease
Harvest Results – 1st August 2016
2nd August 2016
Harvest results from AHDB Recommended Lists (RL) trials have been updated.
Agronomist help key to making a real difference
2nd August 2016
The ‘Get Pelletwise! Agronomic Updates’ system is live for the 2016 season and crop advisers who are not yet signed up are being encouraged to do so to help make
Young vet is rising star in dairy industry
2nd August 2016
A young farm vet who travelled to the other side of the world to learn more about the dairy industry has been made a divisional partner for an independently-owned veterinary group.
Robust fungicide + PGR programme delivers in winter barley trial
2nd August 2016
As harvest progresses, results from Frontier’s winter barley trial in Alford in Lincolnshire are in. This trial is to investigate response to fungicide and PGR programmes and although yields and
Post-harvest cover crop choices
29th July 2016
With harvest well underway, now is the time to think about soil condition and quality, and improve its productivity. Limagrain UK has used results of its trials on a range
Care at harvest to maintain pea quality – PGRO
29th July 2016
Great care should be taken when harvesting peas to maintain quality, says the PGRO. Frequently growers are tempted to leave the crop just one or two days too long before
NFU’s largest member consultation ahead of Brexit set to get underway
29th July 2016
An ‘options paper’ detailing the NFU’s ambitious vision for British agriculture post-Brexit has been agreed by its national Policy Board today. This means the organisation can now embark on its
Applications open for £10,000 OFC/RASE Science and Innovation award
29th July 2016
The Oxford Farming Conference (OFC) is looking to award £10,000 in prize money to a recent invention, technology or scientific advance that has really boosted on-farm performance or profitability. Nominations
Giant black-grass requires lock stock approach
29th July 2016
Bigger black-grass heads and increased tiller numbers have been the topic of conversation for growers this year. If not managed effectively, this could pose a heightened risk for growers this