Harvest Results – OSR
13th August 2018
Winter oilseed rape yield data from three trials – South Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and Essex – have been added to AHDB’s Harvest Results pages. The average gross output value of the control varieties is 4.96t/ha, which is below the four-year average value of 5.43t/ha.
Young Farmers’ AGM is cancelled
3rd August 2018
The National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs (NFYFC) has announced it is to scrap its AGM following incidents taking place outside of official activities earlier this year.
Remain vigilant in fight against blight
2nd August 2018
Potato growers are being urged to keep a close eye on crops for signs of late blight (Phytopthora infestans) despite the recent dry weather seemingly acting to keep the disease
Stored grain insecticide MRLs are changing
2nd August 2018
The Maximum Residue Levels (MRL) of several insecticides used to protect stored crops of wheat, rye, maize and sorghum have recently been reviewed. Given the early harvest, it is important
Water companies value agronomist support
2nd August 2018
Water companies are calling for more agronomist support on the back of the success of the Metaldehyde Stewardship Group’s ‘Get Pelletwise! Agronomic Updates’ system, that is now entering its fourth consecutive season.
New AHDB Potatoes Store Managers’ Guide
2nd August 2018
The latest data on in-store airflow, tuber respiration and sprout suppression is included in the 3rd edition of Sutton Bridge Crop Storage Research’s (SBCSR) Potato Store Managers’ Guide. The guide
Landini gains Topcon guidance solutions
1st August 2018
Topcon guidance solutions for Landini tractors add precision to field tasks A choice of hands-free guidance solutions for Landini tractors – from a simple steering wheel drive unit to fully-integrated