Grain marketing programme aims to beat grain market
A new marketing programme claims to offer farmers totally independent selling decisions, access to multiple buyers and enhanced returns.
AHDB funds increased storage support amid CIPC uncertainty
Potato store managers will be able to call on support from an £800,000 fund ring-fenced for sprout suppression and storage advice as uncertainty around the future of chlorpropham (CIPC) continues.
Fengrain and Frontier agree new trading partnership
Farmer-owned cooperative Fengrain has agreed a new trading partnership which will see Frontier to market all its grain for the foreseeable future.
Breeders throw light on maximising maize efficiency
A new focus on breeding maize varieties with greater light utilisation efficiency could make the crop even more productive.
Prospects good for growers to profit from peas
Prolonged dry weather and high temperatures meant peas had a difficult time last season – but plenty of growers still produced some very good crops.
New Recommended Lists boast exceptional disease resistance
New varieties on the latest Recommended Lists for cereals and oilseeds boast remarkable untreated yields – with 24 varieties added and 23 removed.
‘Pink straw’ concern over phosphate and potash levels
Compound fertilisers which include sulphur could prove invaluable in restoring phosphate and potash levels this spring – following concern over nutrient use in crops in the wake of last year’s exceptionally dry summer.
Plan ahead for spring drilling and cultivations
Decent weather will see beans and cereals sown in the coming weeks – but don’t go too early, says Richard Overthrow.
Integrated pest management at heart of crop production
Integrated pest management techniques will play an increasing role in UK crop production post-Brexit – agronomists are leading their implementation on farm.
World Soil Day highlights benefits of healthy farming
Farmers are being encouraged to use free advice to improve soil health and fertility – while benefiting the environment too.
