‘Fly-tipped’ sugar beet removed from Suffolk road
17th January 2024
Suffolk Highways came under criticism on social media after it referred to a large amount of sugar beet being ‘fly-tipped’ on a road in Ipswich. It’s thought a local farmer was forced to store the beet there due to waterlogged land following recent flooding.
Growing potatoes in a more regenerative way
16th January 2024
A discussion at Groundswell highlighted the potential to grow potatoes in a regenerative way – producing good, quality yields thanks to good soil analysis and careful management, leading to a reduction in inputs while maintaining yields.
New hub launched to help farmers invest in agri-tech
16th January 2024
Nearly a fifth of farmers had invested or planned to invest in agri-tech in 2023, say NFU Mutual experts. The number has increased from 13% the previous year.
Backward crops: What can farmers do to compensate for the wet winter?
16th January 2024
In light of the recent floods across the country, ProCam experts shared their views on what growers can do to compensate for the wet autumn and winter conditions, at a webinar in mid-January.
Farmers must use urea fertiliser inhibitors to avoid government restrictions
15th January 2024
Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) warns farmers across England who are preparing for the busy spring season to remember to use an inhibitor when applying urea fertilisers. It will allow them to avoid further government restrictions and help improve air quality.
Readjust management for backward wheat crops in 2024, growers urged
14th January 2024
Arable farmers facing late-planted and stunted winter wheat crops after the waterlogged start to the season may need to readjust certain aspects of how these are managed compared with crops in a more normal season, says Syngenta UK head of technical, David King – including disease management.
Fungicide continues to shine in performance trials
12th January 2024
Independent trials carried out by the AHDB have shown that Univoq fungicide from Corteva Agriscience continues to be one of the leading treatments against septoria and rusts.
Farmer welcomes payments for introducing wildlife
11th January 2024
A Cambridgeshire farmer and CEO of the Nature Friendly Farming Network (NFFN) warmly welcomed recent changes to the ELM scheme, which enable farmers to receive premium payments for taking environmental actions.
Mancozeb approval may be withdrawn following recent review
10th January 2024
Following a review done by the UK’s Health and Safety Executive, the governmental body proposes to withdraw approval for the active substance mancozeb, a multi-site fungicide.
JAN 2024
New liquid NPKS range boosts crop yield and quality
8th January 2024
A new addition to Omex’s NPKS liquid fertiliser range is offering enhanced yields and quality, as well as reducing fertiliser inputs.
Agrii: Helping growers be better at producing potatoes
5th January 2024
Potato cyst nematodes and wireworm are amongst the greatest challenges facing growers. Without better control of both, the economic viability of potato production is under threat, but with fewer crop protection solutions to this dilemma finding a way to protect yields and quality is proving difficult. Agrii explains more.
Safe herbicide use in late-drilled crops
3rd January 2024
Autumn storms disrupted wheat drilling so there may be some very late drilled wheat crops in the ground this January. Bayer has issued guidance on the rules for using herbicides in these crops.