Impact of climate change under scrutiny
EXPERTS are to study ways climate change will affect agriculture in east Suffolk.
Make the most of a buoyant grain market
GOOD risk management remains vital despite high wheat prices, says one of the region’s top bankers.
‘No room’ for complacency with rust control
WELL-TIMED spring fungicides are better than autumn seed treatments when creating a solid foundation for season-long disease control in winter wheat, says an agronomist.
Choose seed treatment carefully, rape growers told
RAPE growers are being advised to balance time and cost against local pest variations when making decisions on seed treatments.
‘Assess contracts to maximise rape profits’
OILSEED rape growers across the East of England are being urged to increase returns from this year’s crop by selling at the right time.
Coastal uncertainty leaves landowners in limbo
UNCERTAINTY over government plans to create a public footpath along the East Anglia coastline has left landowners in limbo.
Price hike favours ‘no-nonsense’ wheats
GROWERS may need to review wheat variety selections for the coming season after grain prices soared by one third in a single month.
Gleadell names preferential supplier for new terminal
Norfolk-based merchants Adams & Howling have been named preferential supplier to Gleadell Agriculture’s new grain terminal at Great Yarmouth.
Water watchdog targets agricultural pollution
THE government’s environmental watchdog is set to clamp down on water pollution from agriculture.
Drainage firm adds third trenching machine to fleet
EAST Anglian land drainage firm William Morfoot has added a third trenching machine to the company’s fleet.
