Arable News

Properly formulated bio-stimulants can reduce grower costs and improve profits, as well as reducing the environmental impact of agrochemicals, AminoA shares.

Change has arrived for Britain’s sugar beet growers, providing access to a wider choice of varieties, the latest genetics plus a choice of seed treatment – all available direct from the plant breeder.

During busy times, such as harvest, it is easy to forget the overhead and underground electricity network is all around. When driving or using agricultural machinery, always be vigilant, plan and look up and around to see what electrical equipment is near you, the UK Power Networks warns.

After one of the best spring planting windows in recent memory, UK farmers are now facing growing concerns over dry weather conditions that are beginning to impact crop development, the latest analysis by AHDB has revealed.

Traditional soil cultivation and mechanical weed control as practised in organic farming are becoming increasingly important as they promote soil health and fertility. At this interface, Boehlerit presents innovative solutions with its high-quality carbide tools.

British Sugar has been granted a royal warrant of appointment by His Majesty King Charles III.

Climate volatility is posing increasing risks to crop yields, soil health, and input costs in the UK. That is why this year’s Cereals Event will equip farmers, agronomists, and agri-tech professionals with the tools and knowledge to future-proof their operations, the organisers said.  

UK crop protection company Adama announced that its novel fungicide active ingredient, Gilboa, has been classified as having a unique mode of action for cereal crops by the Fungicide Resistance Action Committee (FRAC).  

Alternative modes of action are needed to tackle problem weeds in sugar beet, due to resistance to ALS inhibitor herbicides.

Percy Farms, a 1,800 ha arable farming business operating within Northumberland Estates near Alnwick, has recently added winter wheat varieties Bamford and Blackstone from independent breeder Elsoms Seeds to its list of first wheats drilled for crop 25, confirms assistant farm manager Tom Ziemelis.

As dry weather continues across much of the UK, Hutchinsons is warning barley growers that crops are likely to face greater pressure from stress-related diseases such as ramularia. 

The RAGT Group has announced that the acquisition of the Deleplanque Group, including its Strube and Van Waveren entities, has now been finalised.