App assesses potato size pre-harvest
30th May 2017
Test digs to assess tuber size are taken for granted as a tried-and-tested part of the crop season. However, technology is about to give growers an option to streamline the
Malt distilling and brewing approval is a major breakthrough
23rd May 2017
Promotion of spring malting barley variety Laureate to Full approval for both malt distilling and brewing uses on the Institute of Brewing and Distilling approved list of varieties for harvest 2018 has been welcomed as a major breakthrough for growers, by its breeder.
Limit losses in the clamp to maximise output
23rd May 2017
Silage 2017 is here, and up and down the country farmers are aiming to get the all-important first cut into the clamp on time, without major losses. “Losses between cutting
Have you thought of keeping a few Dexter cattle?
23rd May 2017
Do you have a few acres of grass or an orchard that you need to mow 8 or 9 times a year? Well what about a lawn mower that is
Switch to ‘new generation’ fertilisers to reduce costs
23rd May 2017
Livestock producers could get significantly more out of their grassland and save money by moving to ‘new generation’ fertilisers with lower P and K levels and which also add vital
Agri-supply industry ‘wish list’ to next UK Government
23rd May 2017
As another General Election approaches, the Agricultural Industries Confederation has published a document outlining what the UK agri-supply industry looks to the next Government to deliver. The key three points
Improvement in potato blight control
23rd May 2017
Independent trials have found on average, a 19% improvement in potato blight control, simply by adding a low-cost drift retardant to the fungicide tank mix.
Chocolate spot and rust warning for bean growers
23rd May 2017
With an abrupt end to a long period of dry, almost drought-like conditions, growers need to take every possible precaution to protect beans from chocolate spot and rust infections. That
Competitive new season fertiliser prices released
23rd May 2017
The new season nitrogen market has opened, with a 21% drop on UK Nitram prices. “Last year saw nitrogen prices increase by over 40% from the launch price, so the
Voluntary Initiative seeks new chairman
23rd May 2017
The Voluntary Initiative (VI) is seeking a new independent chairman to lead the organisation which promotes the responsible use of pesticides in agriculture and horticulture. Wiltshire farmer Richard Butler, who
Wheat growers advised not to cut corners with T2 fungicide applications
9th May 2017
Growers should plan to use a robust T2 application based on the best SDHI chemistry this season, despite apparently low disease levels and ongoing dry weather. That’s the advice from
Sulphur – the secret to maximising silage potential
8th May 2017
Applying compound fertilisers containing sulphur to grassland is proven to increase yield response by up to 30%. For the all-important second cut, this can really make a difference to the