Farmer-owned storage cooperative Camgrain says it is working harder than ever to deliver value for money to growers following a difficult season. In a message to Camgrain members, cooperative chairman Carl Driver said he was acutely aware of the challenges facing the region’s  grain producers – including low prices,... Read more

Farmers are being reminded that it is now illegal to use second-generation anti-coagulant rodenticides in outdoor locations unless connected to a building. The Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use (CRRU) updated its guidance before the law change came into effect on 1 January. It aims to support professional rodenticide applications... Read more

More farmers are investing in long-term grain handling infrastructure that delivers consistent performance, even after more than a decade in service. Rather than replacing machinery sooner, an increasing number of growers say they are prioritising durability, simplicity and responsive support – qualities they say are essential to keep fixed... Read more

Researchers hope to discover whether growing a mix of varieties could help deliver better milling wheat crops. Funded by the AHDB, the four-year project will assess the potential of milling-wheat variety blends to deliver on yield, meet milling specifications and contribute to more sustainable production practices. The need for... Read more

More wheat is being sold forward as growers try to mitigate market uncertainty and lower commodity prices. Farmers are continuing to turn to forward-selling as grain market pressures persist, says the latest report from the Hectare Trading platform. It follows an increasing intent by farmers to sell crops forward... Read more

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

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

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

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

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