Select rape carefully to avoid disappointment
GROWERS are being advised to choose wisely when selecting varieties following more reports of pod abortion in oilseed rape.
Prepare stores now for early harvest
FARMERS who haven’t yet done should think now about how they will achieve good grain store hygiene ahead of harvest, say experts.
Fast-developing wheat stands out in drought
A fast-developing winter wheat variety appears to have shaken off the worst effects of the East Anglian drought.
Dry spring fuels harvest concern
LACK of rainfall is having an increasing impact on crops across the region, with growers battling to maximise yields.
Rape growers in £50m pigeon battle
FARMERS would lose oilseed rape crops worth £53million without controlling pigeons, suggests an NFU survey.
Bees ‘vital to farm economy’
THE Crop Protection Association is highlighting advice to farmers aimed at protecting bees from insecticidal sprays.
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.