Anglia Farmer

New fertiliser adviser for eastern region

Mark Riches has joined GrowHow UK as the company’s field-based farm adviser for East Anglia – offering practical, technical advice on fertiliser and crop nutrition.

Prepare farm business for impact of CAP reform

After many years of political wrangling, the three EU institutions involved in CAP’s implementation – the European Commission, the European Parliament and the Council of Ministers – have now arrived at an agreement. And it is one that is set to resonate heavily with those farming in our predominantly arable region.

Green scheme deadlines prompts to turbine ‘wind rush’

Rising energy costs and looming regulator deadlines are seeing increasing number of farmers turning to wind turbines as an additional source.

Queen’s Award set to feed fertiliser exports

Kings Lynn plant nutrition specialists Omex Agrifluids was awarded the much coveted Queens Award for International Trade 2013.

Early-drilled wheat faces blackgrass onslaught

Arable farmers who seized the opportunity to drill winter wheat early are likely to have to deal with an onslaught of blackgrass that has germinated in crops, agronomy experts are warning.

Grégoire Besson develops ploughs for John Deere

Cultivation specialist Grégoire Besson has developed a range of semi-mounted reversible ploughs for machinery giant John Deere.

Innovations help potato growers achieve cleaner crops

Efficiency and upgrades can reduce energy costs

Britain’s farmers could save more than 25% on their energy bills by upgrading equipment, improving efficiency and changing their behaviour, claims one of the country's biggest suppliers.

Wireless control launched for Tempo drill

Growers can now wirelessly control Väderstad’s six to eight row Tempo drills while planting through an iPad that can also be used to order spare parts.

Care urged over metaldehydes in high risk areas

Growers are being urged to seek alternatives to metaldehyde where slug treatment is still required on high risk land.

East escapes worst of wheat bulb fly

Early drilled eastern region crops face a low risk from wheat bulb fly this autumn – but growers are reminded that lower thresholds apply for crops sown after November.

Guide helps growers select 2014 maize varieties

Maize growers looking for the latest information on variety performance can find advice in the new Limagrain Maize Variety Selection Guide for 2014.

High performance bait cuts major rodent chalenges

East Anglian farms can cut their most common rat and mouse challenges markedly by better rodenticide choice, reveals the latest national farm rodent control study.

Successful estate built on special partnership

Best known for its restaurant and cafe, Wyken Hall Farm sets the bar high when it comes to farm diversification. Judith Tooth reports.

Dairy delights on the Norfolk Suffolk border

A family farm in the Waveney Valley is combating the region’s decline in dairy production and increasing its champion herd of milking British Friesians. Judith Tooth reports.

Celebrating a farming centenary with a very special oil

A Norfolk farming family is adding value to oilseed rape by marketing it as a culinary speciality.

Tractor envy

When it comes to tractors, the back-up is probably more important as the brand, says Fen Tiger.