Claydon’s Virtual Open Day highlights the importance of soil health
29th May 2020
“The future viability of the agricultural sector will depend on growers embracing more environmentally and financially sustainable crop production systems,” farmer and strip seeding pioneer Jeff Claydon, emphasised during the filming of a Virtual Open Day at the Claydon factory.
Maximise protein levels in milling wheat to secure higher revenue
27th May 2020
A poor drilling window and prolonged dry spell this spring has resulted in many farms suffering from lower potential wheat yields this year. As a result, growers are looking to derive as much value as possible from every tonne of wheat.
Grain Industry makes moves to improve Health and Safety of Grain Sampling
27th May 2020
The grain industry has for some time been working to improve the safety of “on farm” grain sampling and how samples are taken.
Farmers create radish rainbow to thank NHS
23rd May 2020
Growers in Norfolk have found a unique way to thank NHS workers for their bravery during the Covid-19 pandemic, by creating a rainbow out of radishes.
Timely extra strength for Clearfield growers
20th May 2020
The arrival of a new generation of Clearfield varieties offering improved performance and reliability will be particularly welcome to growers needing to keep on top of cruciferous weeds and ensure the most robust establishment and early crop development this autumn.
Blowfly risk rises to ‘medium’ in some regions
18th May 2020
The risk of blowfly strike has now risen to ‘medium’ in parts of southern and central England, according to real-time updates produced by Elanco and the National Animal Disease Information Service (Nadis).
Give spring cereals a nutrition boost
17th May 2020
Spring-sown cereals that have struggled to establish in the dry conditions through April and May could be given a much-needed boost with targeted foliar nutrition, says leading agronomy firm Hutchinsons.
British apple & pear growers launch recruitment campaign
15th May 2020
With severe staffing shortages the national grower’s organisation, British Apples & Pears, is leading the way to ensure Brits have access to healthy British fruit.
British strawberry season commences early
15th May 2020
Warmer and sunnier April weather has meant that the season has started around a week earlier this year and strawberry lovers can now buy their favourite British fruit in supermarkets (in-store and online) around the country.
Get your T2 micronutrients and timing right to maximise wheat yields
14th May 2020
Using the right micronutrients at the right time is the most sure-fire way to maximise yields – especially considering the circumstances this year.
Spray weed seedlings in new sown leys for best control
13th May 2020
Control of perennial weeds such as docks, thistles and buttercups is easier and much more cost-effective in new-sown leys than spraying mature, fully established weeds a year later, according to Dr Nicola Perry, weed biology specialist for Corteva Agriscience.
Strong demand for low input UK-grown high protein varieties
13th May 2020
High protein wheats typically demand a premium, but often at the cost of increased inputs. A home-grown high specification wheat with a high protein content, is continuing to buck the trend, with a strong disease resistance profile and growing UK demand.