The government says it will intervene unless British Sugar and beet growers resolve their increasingly bitter price dispute – but only as a last resort. It follows deadlocked price talks for the 2024 beet crop which saw the processing giant bypass formal negotiations with NFU Sugar representatives and issue... Read more
More growers are adopting biological products in a bid to reduce costs while embracing more sustainable agricultural practices. But experts says application timing and correctly identifying plant needs is crucial as the technology moves from first-generation products to those offering specific and measurable crop benefits. Supporting plants with nutritional... Read more
Small changes in soil health can have big impact on arable productivity – with nutrition a key driver, say researchers. Even a small deviation away from a target pH of around 6.5 can have a significant impact on soil biology, nitrogen utilisation, uptake of key nutrients and the emission... Read more
‘Investment is vital to fuel farm potential’
News 29/11/2023
Industry leaders are calling for targeted investment in agriculture following a disappointing Autumn Statement for the sector. Many farmers will miss out on an £11bn corporate tax incentive unveiled by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt last month. Reductions in national issurance will be a benefit – but previously announced changes mean... Read more
Exceptionally wet weather this autumn means time is running out for growers still unable to drill winter-sown cereals. Winter wheat can be drilled until January. But leaving it too late can result in reduced germination and plant populations. This is due to lack of warmth and suboptimal moisture levels... Read more
A carbon scheme offering free advice to growers and livestock producers has been extended to help Norfolk farmers reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Carbon Clarity initative provides support for farmers looking to understand how they can better manage carbon on their farm. It is being run by the Royal... Read more
Good harvest yields reported for maize
Livestock 07/11/2023
Early indications suggest a bumper harvest for maize production this year with high yields of good quality material that should clamp and feed well. Fears that the relatively cold, wet spring and challenging drilling conditions could result in later maturing crops for many growers have been largely abated, says... Read more
Drones are set to transform UK crop production – helping farmers keep a lid on costs at a time when growers are keen to optimise profitability. Although drones have been used to monitor crops for a number of years, the benefits they could bring to increased productivity, cost reduction... Read more
Potato supplier Branston says it is making good progress in reducing the carbon footprint of the crop – from growing through to storage and transport. Climate change, increasingly unpredictable weather events and consumer expectations are focusing the attention of the potato supply chain on the transition to net zero,... Read more
An independent organisation set up to represent growers following the demise of AHDB Potatoes has appointed its first chief executive. Former NFU Scotland chief executive Scott Walker took up the new role with GB Potatoes last month. With some 25 years of experience in the farming sector, he brings... Read more
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