Farmers who haven’t yet done so are being urged to secure their fertiliser supplies sooner rather than later. Fertiliser manufacturer Yara says it is working hard during the winter months to ensure next spring’s deliveries reach farms on time – from planning vehicle fleets to managing driver rosters. This... Read more
Watchdog lifts restrictions on fungicide
Arable 28/11/2025
Restrictions which effectively limited the use of a key fungicide to one application every two years have been eased. It means Bayer’s broad-spectrum product Iblon (isoflucypram) can now be applied to approved crops grown in the same field in successive seasons, with Iblon formulation Vimoy approved for use in... Read more
Policy failures ‘undermine UK rape’
Arable 28/11/2025
United Oilseeds has been vocal in highlighting the need to restore UK oilseed rape to sustainable production levels – not only for the benefit of farmers, but for the wider economy, biodiversity and national security in food and livestock feed. Over the past decade, the decline in cultivation of... Read more
Rape seed sales boom as revival continues
Arable 28/11/2025
Sales of oilseed rape seed have increased by 25% following a bumper season for the crop. The rise marks renewed confidence in oilseed rape – on the back of low cabbage stem flea beetle numbers, decent yields for many growers and better prices – particularly in comparison with other... Read more
Two arable sector stalwarts have been recognised for outstanding service to the crop production industry. Pam Chambers and Keith Norman were presented with the 2025 British Crop Production Council Award awards at this year’s BCPC Congress event, held last month in Harrogate. The BCPC Award is presented to individuals... Read more
Growers have planted a big increase in oilseed rape as the sector continues to bounce back from recent lows. Harvest 2026 is set to see a 30% rise in the oilseed rape area to 316,000ha from last year’s low level, according to provisional results from the Agriculture and Horticulture... Read more
A new regulatory regime for gene-edited crops heralds a pivotal moment for agricultural innovation – which could benefit growers, say experts. After five years and a change of government, the Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Act came into force on 13 November – a move research leaders say has far-reaching... Read more
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
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