Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Compass ‘points way’ for winter rape

February 2, 2012 by  
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Independent agronomist Andy Alexander is again advising growers to opt for Compass oilseed rape after assessed winter rape varieties.

‘Resist temptation for early nitrogen’

February 2, 2012 by  
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GROWERS are being urged to avoid spreading nitrogen too early on following prolonged dry weather and a mild winter.

Better information vital for farmers

January 25, 2012 by  
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ARABLE farmers have little influence over the prices of the crops they produce but can still do much to increase productivity.

Tolerance tested in sugar beet trials

November 15, 2011 by  
Filed under Crops

HOSTING sugar beet trials on some of his worst land helped Norfolk grower Andy Thornton combat beet cyst nematode (BCN).

Potato seed survey now online

November 8, 2011 by  
Filed under Crops

THE Potato Council is running the first electronic version of the seed satisfaction survey during November.

Campaign promotes ‘leeks for champions’

November 8, 2011 by  
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CONSUMERS are being targeted by a new campaign to promote fresh British leeks.

Hybrids win lion’s share of rape market

November 5, 2011 by  
Filed under Crops

HYBRID oilseed rape varieties have taken the lion’s share of certified seed sales this year.

Make space for spring linseed, growers urged

October 21, 2011 by  
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GROWERS looking to maximse break-crop profits are being urged to make space for spring linseed.

New guide to potato nutrition

October 20, 2011 by  
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A NEW guide to potato crop nutrition is to be published by K+S UK & Eire.

Scientists bid to boost crop yields

October 19, 2011 by  
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RESEARCHERS at Essex University have been awarded £800,000 to tackle to challenge of feeding the world’s growing population.

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