Growers free to plough in ruined beet
GROWERS struggling with unfit sugar beet can plough the crop in without registering with the Environment Agency.
Clock ticking on pesticide disposal scheme
GROWERS are being urged to make the most of a pesticide disposal scheme before it ends next month.
Spray window beckons for oilseed rape
EARLY signs of spring growth are prompting reminders to assess winter oilseed rape crops for difficult weeds.
Spring opportunity for herbage seed
EASTERN counties farmers reviewing arable options are being urged to consider herbage seed.
Uncertain future for beet growers
GROWERS wondering whether to stick with sugar beet or quit the crop after a disastrous harvest are being urged to do their sums carefully.
Top yielding spring bean stakes its claim
In a year of high cereal and oilseed rape prices, at least one plant breeder says growers shouldn’t overlook the benefits of pulses.
Go for twin-cropping, rape growers urged
OILSEED rape growers are being urged to move to a twin variety strategy for their autumn rotation.
‘Dual-market’ spring barley available this spring
A HIGH-YIELDING dual-purpose spring malting barley variety is being launched for this spring.
Cereal choices ‘easier than they first appear’
DIFFICULT technical and commercial decisions faced by cereal farmers might be easier than they first appear.
Tuxedo winter wheat gains RL status
TUXEDO has gained HGCA Recommended List status as a Group 3 variety fulfilling the requirements of all three major soft wheat markets.