Energy crops fuel expansion
A Suffolk contractor has a knack for spotting new markets, as Judith Tooth discovers.
Agri-tech competition highlights value of peer-to-peer funding
Finalists of a prestigious agri-tech business plan competition will have to win the backing of an audience and secure peer-to-peer funding.
Bloodhound offers lowest early bolting scores for maximum yield
With the lowest early bolting score on the 2018 BBRO list, Bloodhound is the latest recommended sugar beet variety from SESVanderHave offering growers an opportunity to sow early and maximise yield potential.
Arable production at risk from neonics ban, warn scientists
UK crop production will be put at risk if neonicotinoid pestcides are more widely restricted or banned completely, agricultural scientists have warned.
Port staff raise money for Norfolk hospice
A team of ABP employees from King’s Lynn and Ipswich pulled on their trainers to raise money for the Norfolk Hospice charity by taking part in the Grand East Anglia Run.
Agriculture continues to attract wider audience at Writtle
The number of students studying agriculture who do not come from a farming background continues to increase at Writtle University College, Essex.
Landlords demand review of energy efficiency standards
Rural landlords have called on the government to urgently clarify its plans to review minimum energy efficiency standards (MEES) set to be introduced next year.
New Strube varieties contribute to rising sugar beet yields
Sugar beet breeder Strube has two new varieties on the BBRO/BSPB Recommended List for 2018 – offering growers a wider choice of genetic diversity.
Yellow rust diversity leads to new race-naming system
Extreme diversity in the wheat yellow rust population has led to the introduction of a new naming system for races of the disease discovered in the UK.
Limagrain’s sugar beet varieties offer flexibility with higher output
The opportunity to grow a high yielding sugar beet variety with low bolting figures – offering flexibility in both early and later drilling slots – is promised by Limagrain’s newly recommended variety BTS 3325.
Six-year eGrain passport project ends in ‘disappointment’
Industry representatives have failed to reach an agreement on the national roll out of an electronic grain passport – the goal of a six-year project facilitated by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board.
Maya billed as replacement for revoked Totril
A label recommendation has been granted for Maya – the suspension concentrate formulation of bromoxynil – in drilled bulb onions. It adds to add to its EAMUs for use in bulb onion sets, leeks, salad onions and shallot set, covering virtually all allium crops.
Weed control key to hitting high yield sugar beet target
Controlling weeds in sugar beet is vital for growers to achieve a low unit cost of production – as well as being key to achieving higher yields, says agronomist Pat Turnbull.
New JCB Loadall makes UK debut
The new JCB Loadall 536-60 Agri Pro telescopic handler made its UK debut at last month’s Grassland & Muck event at Stoneleigh, Warwickshire.
Camgrain open days highlight central storage strategy
Growers will be able to see how farmer-owned central storage co-operative Camgrain operates and maintains its sites at a series of three open days this month.
Call for clarity on future for seasonal farm workers
Farm leaders have urged the next government to ensure that overseas agricultural workers remain welcome in the UK after the country leaves the European Union.
Apprenticeship levy has implications for farmers
Help is on hand for farmers who have to pay a new apprenticeship levy, says Nicola Currie.
Six newcomers make 2018 recommended list for sugar beet
Six new varieties of sugar beet have passed stringent field trials to be accepted on the official Recommended List for 2018.
New foliar nutrient for sugar beet makes Cereals debut
Pioneering foliar phosphite Beet Raiser – specially formulated to stimulate rapid early growth and boost yield potential in sugar beet – will be showcased at this month’s Cereals event.
Silage management critical to reducing mycotoxin risk
Farmers are being urged to pay close attention to clamp management to reduce the potential for mycotoxin contamination.
Higher prices ‘strengthen case’ for rape in 2018 rotations
A welcome recovery in prices – and an exciting choice of competitive varieties – has strengthened the case for including oilseed rape in rotations.
Rain eases stress on arable crops at last
After months of dry weather, rain in mid-May helped revive parched crops – at least a little, says Richard Overthrow.
Check insurance cover for stored crops ahead of harvest
Safe and effective grain and crop storage is a crucial area of farm management – and farmers are advised to seek insurance for in-store crops ahead of the busy harvest period.
Successful debut for all-new Vervaet Q-Series
Strong interest is reported by J Riley in the all-new Vervaet Q-Series beet harvester which received its UK debut at the company’s latest biennial demonstration earlier this year.
Nidera UK changes name to Cofco International UK
Ipswich-based grain, seed and fertiliser supply company Nidera UK is now known as Cofco International UK following the completion of its takeover by Chinese trading house Cofco Group.
Farmer’s green power grab gains ground
A North Norfolk dairy farmer is on a campaign to replace diesel with electric power. Judith Tooth reports.
Focusing on the future
A Cambridgeshire farmer has built up his business against the odds. Judith Tooth reports.
Reed bed creates sustainable source of water for organic vegetables
One of region’s biggest vegetable growers has installed a reed bed to filter water before washing organic carrots.
Farm input costs surge 6% in six months
Input costs paid by farmers rose by an average of 6.23% in the six months to February 2017, reveal the latest figures.
Keep eyes open for Sclerotinia in oilseed rape
Varied establishment of oilseed rape crops last autumn has resulted in protracted flowering this spring – leaving crops susceptible to Sclerotinia infection.
Liquid gold trickles on to Norfolk fields
Work is spreading into renewable energy crops for a Norfolk slurry handling business, reports Judith Tooth.
Cereals Challenge goes virtual for first time in eight years
The annual Cereals competition which sees teams of students striving to grow the best combinable crop has “gone virtual” for the first time in its eight-year history.
Watch fertiliser rates and timings to boost new generation wheat
Growers wanting to get the best out of modern high yielding milling wheats are advised to pay particular attention to application rates and timings in the next few weeks.
Young farmers see future in milk
A family farm in the Waveney valley is doubling the size of its dairy herd. Judith Tooth reports.
Show season highlights best of food and farming
A bumper season of agricultural shows hots up this month – highlighting the best of East Anglia’s food and farming industries to an eager public.
Flagship arable event prepares to celebrate 40th anniversary
Cereals will offer visitors more technology and practical knowledge than ever next month as the two-day event celebrates its 40th anniversary.
This year’s event to encourage focus on the importance of soil health
Soil health is becoming increasingly important to farmers, affecting crop vigour and yields, bio-diversity, and profitability. But it’s not often that arable producers get below ground level to really see what’s going on, which is why Cereals 2017 is enabling visitors to do just that.
Crops
Maya billed as replacement for revoked Totril
A label recommendation has been granted for Maya – the suspension concentrate...
Six-year eGrain passport project ends in ‘disappointment’
Industry representatives have failed to reach an agreement on the national roll...
Camgrain open days highlight central storage strategy
Growers will be able to see how farmer-owned central storage co-operative Camgrain...
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New JCB Loadall makes UK debut
The new JCB Loadall 536-60 Agri Pro telescopic handler made its UK debut at last...
Successful debut for all-new Vervaet Q-Series
Strong interest is reported by J Riley in the all-new Vervaet Q-Series beet harvester...
Robots make light work of agricultural packing needs
Two versatile robot packing and stacking systems were unveiled at last month’s...
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News & Business
Call for clarity on future for seasonal farm workers
Farm leaders have urged the next government to ensure that overseas agricultural workers remain welcome in the UK after the country leaves the European Union. [Read more of this review] Read More →
Port staff raise money for Norfolk hospice
A team of ABP employees from King’s Lynn and Ipswich pulled on their trainers to raise money for the Norfolk Hospice charity by taking part in the Grand East Anglia Run. [Read more of this review] Read More →
Nidera UK changes name to Cofco International UK
Ipswich-based grain, seed and fertiliser supply company Nidera UK is now known as Cofco International UK following the completion of its takeover by Chinese trading house Cofco Group. [Read more of this review] Read More →
Apprenticeship levy has implications for farmers
Help is on hand for farmers who have to pay a new apprenticeship levy, says Nicola Currie. [Read more of this review] Read More →
Agriculture continues to attract wider audience at Writtle
The number of students studying agriculture who do not come from a farming background continues to increase at Writtle University College, Essex. [Read more of this review] Read More →
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