Tractor and trailer drivers are being reminded to stay safe when carting root crops during the darker months. The Root to Success initiative is promoting all aspects of safe towing following a 16% rise in trailer incidents over the past 18 months. It is highlighting the need to comply... Read more
An early break in potato dormancy is likely to follow this year’s hot summer, say root crop agronomists. Much will depend on update of sprout suppressant maleic hydrazide during the dry weather. Good uptake will help to delay any break of dormancy – but poor uptake will exacerbate the... Read more
MJP Supplies, the UK distributor of the German-developed seaweed biostimulant Algifol, will celebrate its 20th anniversary with a special offer at this month’s British Potato event. Since taking on Algifol in 2005, the company has witnessed growing adoption among British potato growers, crediting the product’s efficacy for rising demand... Read more
Thousands of visitors are expected to attend British Potato 2025, which takes place on 19-20 November at the Yorkshire Event Centre, Harrogate. Organisers say the two-day “seed to shopping trolley” extravaganza will bring together growers, packers, processors, retailers and suppliers for a two-day trade exhibition and seminar programme. Held... Read more
Prevention is always better than cure when it comes to rodent control – especially as the months become colder and wetter. Rodent problems can increase during winter – and extra thought should be given to control at this time of year. Following a threefold approach – focused on monitoring,... Read more
Optimal drilling conditions this autumn don’t negate the need to ensure crops get everything they need when it comes to nutrition. As winter approaches, ensuring cereal crops are well-established is essential for a successful spring – and micronutrition plays a critical role in achieving this, say agronomists. With good... Read more
Growers are being urged to stay alert for signs of insect activity as mild conditions and a lingering green bridge between crops increase the threat from pests. Warm, dry weather through September and early October has prolonged aphid flights and encouraged multiple pest species to thrive in newly emerged cereals.... Read more
A good herbicide strategy is vital – and must be flexible too, say experts Growers are being urged to think carefully about how best to tackle changing grassweed threats with herbicides this autumn. Sequencing carefully chosen actives through autumn into winter will be far more effective in many cases... Read more
England’s wheat harvest was 17% lower than the 10-year average – despite an increased area, according to provisional Defra estimates. Output for England is provisionally estimated at 10.6 Mt, up 5% on the year. But the increase is largely due to a 9% increase in cropped area – and... Read more
Just-in-time approach urged for sugar beet
Arable 02/10/2025
Sugar beet growers are being encouraged to adopt a just-in-time approach to lifting the crop as mild autumn weather continues. Preserving sugar content during harvesting, cleaning and loading is a priority – especially while temperatures remain warm, says the latest bulletin from the British Beet Research Organisation. Crops should... Read more
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