An early opportunity to drill spring crops in February has been presented to farmers due to a mild and dry winter with ‘unprecedented’ ground conditions reported across England.
Íæż½ã½ã will need to gain a better understanding of their soils to meet the new Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) ‘arable soils’ standard.
Íæż½ã½ã have nothing to fear from a combined spray of Atlantis Star (mesosulfuron + iodosulfuron + thiencarbazone) plus a T0 fungicide, according to tank mix efficacy data from Bayer.
Wynnstay has established its first regional demonstration site in the East Midlands to help arable growers select more robust varieties based on their location.
Backward and forward crops will need a good early dose of nitrogen as where soil nitrogen supply (SNS) levels are low they are at risk of running out of steam, advises leading crop production specialists.Backward and forward crops will need a good early d
A key take home message at the Rootstock conference in Exeter was to change the way growers think about soils
As spring barley drilling gets underway in some areas, Limagrain UK’s arable technical manager, Ron Granger, outlines six ways to get the most from the crop this season.
Íæż½ã½ã were advised to remain vigilant as a once localised, coastal pest is travelling further afield into the UK causing foliage and root damage to sugar beet.
The fava bean could make a comeback in farmer’s fields and shopping baskets, as Tesco and its suppliers trial the use of the crop across a host of different product ranges and ingredients.