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Straw demand prompts phosphate reminder
Higher prices for baled straw have prompted reminders to ensure soil nutrients are adequate ahead of autumn drilling. More growers have chosen to bale rather than chop straw this year, with prices reaching almost £100/tonne in July, according to figures from the British Hay and Straw Merchants’ Association. Strong... Read more
Mobile washer unveiled at Potato Days UK
Two of the biggest names in the UK potato industry came together to launch a new mobile on-farm washing rental service at last month’s Potato Days UK event. Haith and Grimme UK teamed up to unveiled the latest high-capacity Haith mobile vegetable washer at the new industry event held at Dyson... Read more
Integrated strategy is best against rodents
It’s easy to reach straight for a chemical solution when a rodent infestation is identified – but this is not a sustainable approach, nor an effective long-term fix. Before any pest control product is considered, it is important to rodent-proof the environment and undertake what we call a thorough... Read more
Indian summer prompts beet storage warning
Stick to just-in-time delivery, says BBRO Warm weather during the latter half of September has prompted reminders that freshly lifted sugar beet should be delivered to factories as soon as possible. “Temperatures are still relatively warm and therefore it is best to stick to a just-in-time delivery programme where... Read more
Trailer campaign outlines ‘root’to keeping safe
A new campaign aims to ensure trailer safety when farmers and farm workers are transporting root crops this autumn. Experts from the Tilly Pass have been working with other industry experts to create a safety group – called the Root to Success – to highlight the importance of root... Read more
Imports challenge UK grain prices
• Wheat and oilseeds under pressure • Smaller harvest set to be confirmed • Little movement in forward prices A stronger Pound could challenge UK grain prices in the coming weeks – with UK interest rates now higher than many competing economies. Sterling reached its highest level against the... Read more
Three Limagrain varieties added to maize list
Three new forage maize varieties from Limagrain have been added to the BSPB/NIAB Descriptive List for 2023-24. The list compares major maize varieties across the key growing locations of the UK. Comparisons are made on crop dry matter, crop yield, agronomic data such as lodging, and quality characteristics of... Read more
Grain cooperative installs state-of-the-art system
A farmer-owned grain cooperative is reaping the benefits after replacing two ageing driers with a state-of-the-art system. Weald Granary in Wiltshire installed two continuous flow Svegma driers in time for last year’s harvest. They replaced a pair of driers installed at the cooperative’s Marlborough site in 1987 and 1988, explained... Read more
Essex farm contractor upgrades to new baler
An Essex farmer and contractor has just completed his first full season with an upgraded round baler to meet increased demand from customers. Trading as J Byford Agricultural Contracting, Jack Byford started offering his contract baling service in 2020 from his based near Clacton. He has built up a... Read more
New agricultural testing facility opens in Suffolk
Agricultural testing experts Eurofins Agro UK have opened a new facility in Suffolk as farming continues to embrace data-driven systems. Opening of the Needham Market testing station follows a sharp rise in demand for soil, slurry, compost and forage analysis, said managing director Andrew Shead. All Eurofins agricultural testing... Read more