Farmers could spread the risk of growing feedstock crops for anaerobic digestion by drilling hybrid barley this autumn, says a plant breeder. Wholecrop hybrid barley offers a flexible buffer crop to supplement maize in AD plants – grown either in addition to or instead of wholecrop rye, says Syngenta... Read more
Evolution not revolution for autumn cereals
Wheat 05/09/2024
Hutchinsons national seeds manager David Bouch highlights his wheat and barley recommendations for drilling this autumn. Several new wheat and barley varieties are vying for our attention this autumn. But with many sectors, the choices on offer for growers have not... Read more
Grass weed management should vary according to crop establishment system. A flexible approach to grass weed management depending on crop establishment method can pay dividends, says a Suffolk grower. Sam Slater operates a range of different establishment systems. These vary from no-till to plough – depending on the situation. Different... Read more
crop estGrowers will be keen to ensure crops are strong and can withstand winter weather given the difficulties of the previous growing season. Early crop development is essential and a key nutrient for this is phosphate, which growers can apply before or immediately after drilling as part of a... Read more
‘Stick to plan’ to beat blackgrass
Wheat 28/08/2024
Early-sown winter wheat is yielding well and profitable once again on heavy land at Agrovista’s flagship trials site in Northamptonshire – despite a huge background blackgrass population. “Historically, if wheats weren’t drilled by mid October you risked not getting them in at all,” says Agrovista consultant and Lamport AgX... Read more
Strategic applications of soil sulphur and other key nutrients this autumn will give winter crops a vital boost ahead of spring growth. With soil still recovering from an extremely wet season, adequate nutrition for establishment will be essential if crops are to deliver their full potential next year, says... Read more
Growers using winter wheat seed more than a year old are advised to check its condition before drilling to ensure plant populations do not disappoint. That’s the advice of Certis Belchim’s seed expert Adam Nears, who says there is likely to be a reasonable quantity of seed carried over... 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
Three specialist Knowledge Hubs at this year’s CropTec event will offer visitors a deeper dive into the arable sector’s most pertinent subjects. Farmers will be offered unique insight and understanding of water, technology and smart farming at the two-day show, which is being held at the National Agricultural Exhibition... Read more
Forward-thinking arable farmers can access exclusive updates and insights from industry leaders and innovators at this month’s CropTec event. Top speakers to tackle the sector’s most pressing topics have been lined up for the two-day show. It takes place on 29-30 November at the National Agricultural Exhibition Centre, Stoneleigh,... Read more
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