Arable
Nail yellow rust early this season
Yellow rust levels are currently high across the country, with infections set to rise over the next few weeks. This...
Arable
Arable
Preparation is key to successful grass growth this spring
With grass reseeding costing anywhere between £370-£500/ha, it is important that preparatory steps are taken now in order to reap...
Arable
IBERS confirms a strong resurgence in oat production
Plant breeders at the Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences (IBERS) in Wales are confirming a growing demand for...
Arable
The threat of weeds now greater than at any time in human history
Using data from the world’s longest-running experiment - the Rothamsted Research Broadbalk wheat trial in Hertfordshire in the UK - the researchers...
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Farmers advised to use foliar N on spring wheat for maximum returns
Farmers growing spring wheat this year should consider applying foliar nitrogen to improve crop efficiencies and boost protein content in...
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NI to establish 2 arable Technology Demonstration Farms
The hunt is on for two new arable Technology Demonstration Farms in Northern Ireland. The region’s demonstration farm network is...
Arable
Growers welcome 'No' vote on AHDB potato levy
Campaigners against the compulsory Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) levy on potatoes have welcomed a conclusive ‘no’ vote, with...
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CAFRE update on protein crops
The recently announced Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Protein Crop Scheme, and the financial support it offers,...
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Ministers to decide on the future of the potato levy
A ballot to decide the future of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) potato levy has concluded. The voting...
Arable
Chemical fertilisers reduce the level of bacteria in soil
Chemical fertilisers reduce the number of nutrient solubilising bacteria associated with the roots of wheat, according to new research. A...
Arable
'The overall picture is positive for malt and malting barley' - NFU Scotland
Representatives of the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Scotland, England and Wales branches met with representatives of the Maltsters’ Association of...
Arable
Growers urged to monitor crops more closely and treat fields individually
This year, growers have seen much more winter wheat in the ground across the country, with the exception of parts...
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Crop protection and soil health to take the ‘SPot-light’ at 2021 trials
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has announced the crop trials taking place at its four Strategic Potato (SPot)...
Agri-Business
Concern remains over GB to NI movement of potato seed
Concern remains for Northern Ireland potato producers who warn they will still be unable to import seed from mainland UK....
Rural Life
Cereals 2021 changes date in line with lockdown exit roadmap
The Cereals Event has moved to June 30 – July 1 to accommodate the maximum number of visitors and exhibitors...
Machinery
Lemken offers an online configurator for the Azurit 9 seed drill
Lemken is now offering an online configurator for the Azurit 9 seed drill. The Azurit 9 precision seed drill allows...
Arable
Test maize silage to unlock bypass starch benefit
Testing maize silage more regularly can help maximise the benefits of bypass starch and reduce the potential threat of acidosis....
Arable
Genome-edited wheat to reduce cancer risk from bread
Scientists at Rothamsted Research in the south of England have used genome editing to reduce a cancer-causing compound commonly found...
