Arable News

The 2024 AHDB Cereal Quality Survey (CQS) confirms harvest reports of low protein for wheat and low nitrogen levels in barley. However, there are also positive findings. 

Growers pondering crop choices for spring 2025 have much to consider – not least how best to ensure a balanced rotation, which crops have attractive market buy-backs and whether a short-term cover crop might be worth considering.

With almost 70 varieties on the NIAB UK Descriptive list (DL) for forage maize and many new varieties in trials, selecting the right maize variety can be a potential minefield according to Hutchinsons agronomist Jim Clark.

Sugar beet breeder SESVanderHave has spoken about the importance of storability, as it is vital that the quality of the beets is maintained as they wait to be taken to the sugar plant. 

Farmers have been advised to be flexible in their approach to managing later-drilled winter wheat crops after the planting delays caused by the wet start to autumn. 

Corteva Agriscience is warning farmers that weeds are continuing to emerge and grow in oilseed rape crops later than usual due to unseasonably mild temperatures.  

A planning application has been submitted to build a new beet drier at a Norfolk-based sugar factory.

Farmers with winter wheat still to drill this autumn need to be patient and do all they can to ensure crop establishment and soil health are not compromised following recent wet conditions, said Hutchinsons’ expert. 

The NFU has expressed its disappointment with the recent decision made by the government to maintain the autonomous tariff quota for raw cane sugar in 2025. 

Maxstim recently collaborated on a scientific research paper with Queen’s University Belfast, assessing the impact of its flavonoid-rich, complex biostimulant formula.

Failed pumpkin crops prompted a farm located near Manchester to invite its visitors for apple picking instead.

Potato growers have not been left without help thanks to AKP Group that offers an end-to-end complete potato supply chain.