Compass ‘points way’ for winter rape
Independent agronomist Andy Alexander is again advising growers to opt for Compass oilseed rape after assessed winter rape varieties.
‘Resist temptation for early nitrogen’
GROWERS are being urged to avoid spreading nitrogen too early on following prolonged dry weather and a mild winter.
Better information vital for farmers
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
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
THE Potato Council is running the first electronic version of the seed satisfaction survey during November.
Campaign promotes ‘leeks for champions’
CONSUMERS are being targeted by a new campaign to promote fresh British leeks.
Hybrids win lion’s share of rape market
HYBRID oilseed rape varieties have taken the lion’s share of certified seed sales this year.
Make space for spring linseed, growers urged
GROWERS looking to maximse break-crop profits are being urged to make space for spring linseed.
New guide to potato nutrition
A NEW guide to potato crop nutrition is to be published by K+S UK & Eire.
Scientists bid to boost crop yields
RESEARCHERS at Essex University have been awarded £800,000 to tackle to challenge of feeding the world’s growing population.