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Pay attention to grassweed control this autumn
• High weed burden from last year • Good control vital for good yields • Integrated approach gets results Farmers should pay close attention to grassweed control this autumn – with high levels of weed seeds remaining after last season. Extremely wet conditions severely challenged cereal weed control last... Read more
Potassium tops nutrient deficiency in East Anglia cereal crops
• Shortfall in key crop nutrient levels • Important to eliminate deficiencies • Better soil organic matter can help More cases of nutrient deficiency are being found in cereal crops, according to seasonal tissue tests across East Anglia. Winter sown cereals face a huge challenge over the winter months,... Read more
Revealed: Secret of success for late drilled second wheat
Growers drilling second wheats into the end of 2024 should consider the variety carefully and manage it well to get the best from the crop. .                Good early crop management is vital alongside varietal selection to avoid potential disease problems and yield... Read more
‘Shocking’ harvest was second worst since records began
• 21% drop in wheat production • Yields tumble for other cereals • Call for climate change action This year’s cereal harvest was England’s second worst since records began – with some growers suffering devastating yields, Defra has confirmed. The English wheat harvest is estimated to be 10m tonnes... Read more
Keep monitoring for slugs – experts
Wet autumn weather means growers should keep monitoring crops for slugs and reapply pellets where necessary, say experts. The durability of molluscicide pellets is increasingly important to protect cereal seedlings from slug attack. Growers should remain vigilant until seedlings start to tiller (GS21), when they become less vulnerable to... Read more
Four rules to get the best SFI actions for your farm
A trials site open day sheds light on the best options for farmers Farmers looking for the most suitable Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) options found help at hand during an autumn open day in Cambridgeshire. More than 100 options are available under the expanded 2024 SFI offer – so... Read more
Princess Royal attends Beef Shorthorn day
More than 100 Beef Shorthorn enthusiasts were in attendance when HRH the Princess Royal visited Pode Hole Farm, near Peterborough, in Cambridgeshire. Kindly hosted by Charles and Sally Horrell, along with son Harry, the Beef Shorthorn Development Day saw a packed schedule of expert talks with on topics ranging... Read more
Family farms reap rewards from diversification 
13% of farm revenue not from farming More growers and livestock producers are diversifying as they strive to secure a more sustainable future for their farm business. Some 17% of farmers plan to start a diversification in the next five years – up from 15% in 2023. And 40%... Read more
Time to take control of our farming future
When times are challenging, it’s important to accept that some things are largely beyond our control. In farming, there’s much we can’t influence directly. Unpredictable weather, volatile market prices and uncertain agricultural policies to name just a few. But by taking the emotion out of decision-making and controlling what... Read more
Keep farm vehicles moving during harvest time
Following the busy harvest season, maintaining the reliability and functionality of farm vehicles remains a top priority for farmers as they prepare for the months ahead. From jump starters and hand tools to welders, battery chargers, and essential PPE, Jefferson Tools has everything you need to maintain and repair... Read more