Arable – Page 38 – Anglia Farmer Magazine

Photo ID rule to buy fertiliser this autumn

Arable 04/10/2023

A change in the law means farmers must now provide photo identification before they purchase ammonium nitrate fertiliser this autumn. The law change came into effect on 1 October. It affects sales of AN fertilisers with a nitrogen content of 16% or more and represents a widening of the Control... Read more

Companion cropping to protect oilseed rape

Arable Oilseed Rape 25/08/2023

More growers are establishing oilseed rape alongside a companion crop to protect vulnerable young plants.

Late-drilled oilseed rape can still be successful

Arable Oilseed Rape 25/08/2023

Oilseed rape can be still be drilled into September – leading to successful establishment and a decent crop, says plant breeder Limagrain UK.

Opportunity to fix nitrogen at autumn drilling

Arable 25/08/2023

Preparation for drilling wheat and barley crops this autumn could include decisions about nitrogen efficiency – not just crop emergence and establishment.

Growers choose plough to ‘reset’ grassweeds

Arable 25/08/2023

Grassweeds are again a big talking point for arable growers – with some fields under significant pressure before autumn drilling.

MyField app makes agronomy easier

Arable 25/08/2023

Better blight forecasts are now readily available for potato growers thanks to the new Syngenta MyField app.

How genetic diversity can add value to cereal crops

Arable 25/08/2023

More genetically diverse cereal varieties could help growers tap into a growing niche market – and make their businesses more resilient.

Positive outlook for hybrid rye grown as energy crop

Arable 25/08/2023

A winter hybrid rye is performing well for a Norfolk seeking higher gas yields to supply an anaerobic digestor.

Peak performance from rape variety Pinnacle

Arable 25/08/2023

Seed breeder Grainseed says small amounts of new conventional oilseed rape Pi Pinnacle are available for planting this autumn.

‘Excellent’ winter barley yields impress grower

Arable 25/08/2023

A Lincolnshire grower says winter barley will remain firmly in his rotation after successfully returning to the crop with two-row feed variety Bolton.