Expert shares advice on autumn nutrition for OSR and winter cereals
17th October 2024
“It’s really important that growers have a good understanding of the base they’re working with,” said Yara’s arable expert while discussing what growers should be doing to improve yields and get the most from their inputs.
England suffers second worst harvest on record
11th October 2024
Defra figures have confirmed the impact of record-breaking wet weather on the 2024 harvest, prompting renewed calls for increased funding in the Autumn Budget.
Farmers given access to over 50 years of crop pest and disease data
4th October 2024
An interactive online platform has been launched, allowing public access to over 50 years of arable crop pest and disease data from across England and Wales.
Experts advise: Time to rethink rotations
23rd August 2024
The weather upset many cropping plans in 2023/24, with growers understandably keen to get back on track this autumn. However, as farm support shifts further towards crop-specific measures within the SFI, now is an ideal time to review rotation planning, Hutchinsons experts advise.
Oilseed rape called important crop for UK food security
13th August 2024
With the UK’s oilseed rape plantings potentially set to be the smallest for forty years, managing director of plant breeder NPZ UK, Chris Guest, joins in calls for a reboot for the crop for the benefit of UK growers and the country’s food security.
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First 2024 harvest report: Good progress due to drier weather
8th August 2024
Harvest conditions have improved considerably in the past week following a catchy start, AHDB said in the recently published first harvest progress report for 2024.
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Cambridgeshire farmer explains how his nature-friendly approach helps boost yields
7th August 2024
A Cambridgeshire farmer and CEO of the Nature Friendly Farming Network (NFFN) explained how the environment-friendly practices help him boost yields.
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‘Combines are out’: UK farmers share harvest update
26th July 2024
As more and more combines are now out on fields, Farmers Guide asked farmers from around the UK for another harvest update.
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Farmers share “harvest rollercoaster” updates
22nd July 2024
As more and more farmers have started this year’s harvest, Farmers Guide issues the latest update from around the country.
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How can farmers protect OSR yields through harvest and make margins profitable?
19th July 2024
Choosing to grow a variety with built-in pod shatter resistance is one of the most important things farmers can do to protect OSR yields through to harvest and make the margins to keep oilseed rape profitable, said Limagrain’s expert.
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Early harvest updates from around the UK and Ireland
17th July 2024
Farmers from around the UK and Ireland have been making a start on harvest 2024. Here are some insights from Farmers Guide readers.
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Cambridgeshire farmer is one of first to start harvesting OSR
12th July 2024
James Peck of P.X. Farms, Cambridgeshire, is one of the first UK farmers to start harvesting oilseed rape.
