Arable
Potash and nitrogen interactions are key to crop growth
Potash and nitrogen (N) interactions have been shown, over many years, to be key determinants of crop growth and final...
crops
Arable
The future for tillage in Northern Ireland
A far reaching review of its tillage sector has confirmed the key role played by crop production within Northern Ireland’s...
Arable
High disease pressure for cereals and potatoes across the UK
With disease pressure high and the crop protection programme for cereals concluded, yet another challenging season of twists and turns...
Agri-Business
‘Per plant farming’ with Tom, Dick and Harry
'Per plant farming' is the rationale that underlines the creation and ongoing development of the Small Robot Company based near...
Arable
Scottish growing sector faces pros and cons due to mixed weather
Following an exceptionally dry spring in 2020, many were hoping for a more ‘normal’ spell of spring weather in 2021....
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...
Arable
'A new year and a new era for the crop sector' - NFU Scotland
The ability to vary from EU regulations presents a new year and a new era for Scotland’s crop sector, according...
Arable
Improved situation for EU winter cereal crops
Heavy rain in October delayed planting across Europe, but dry weather in November has allowed many areas to catch up,...
Arable
It's official: Plants can tell the time
Research carried out at the UK’s John Innes Centre has confirmed that plants have a circadian clock, similar to that...
Forestry
ADAS points to the potential of agroforestry in the UK
According to Agricultural solutions provider ADAS, agroforestry could be one opportunity to help maximise the economic output of land. This...
Arable
Rothamsted draws down EU research funding
Rothamsted Research has drawn down European Union (EU) funding, which will kick-start a new programme of agricultural innovation at the...
Arable
New ADAS project is set to 'drill down' on upping crop yields
The UK’s largest independent agricultural and environmental consultancy, ADAS, has been awarded European funding for a new yield-boosting project called...
Arable
Why farmers should keep to a maximum speed of 10km/hr when spraying crops
Keeping to a maximum speed of 10km/hr and maintaining a boom height of 50cm to 75cm when spraying crops was...
EU
Calls for seasonal work permit scheme for non-EU workers in the UK
There is an urgent need for a substantial trial of a seasonal agricultural permit scheme for non-EU workers in the...
Arable
Great advice on how to prevent crow attacks on crops
Crow attacks on crops are more likely to occur at dusk when flocks are returning to their rookeries, research carried...
Agri-Business
'Lack of labour on UK farms post-Brexit could have a devastating impact'
UK farmers must have access to a skilled and flexible labour source or there could be a devastating impact across...
Arable
Crop circle of an alien appears in a field of wheat in the UK
Crop circles have been appearing in fields across the UK over the last number of weeks and no one has...
Agri-Business
British crops in danger of being left in the ground following Brexit
British crops could be left unharvested if foreign labour is restricted, following the recent Brexit vote the National Farmers Union has...
