Delays in reseeding are compromising grass production, warns leading forage expert
Many leys that should have been replaced two years ago have fallen apart this year, leaving some ruminant livestock producers short of forage, according to a leading expert. In terms of grass production, 2010 is turning out to be a year of the haves and have nots, and dry weather in many parts of the […]
Leading scientists to debate global food problems in Dundee
More than 250 scientists and researchers, including some of the worlds leading crop specialists, are heading to Dundee to debate the mounting problems facing global food supplies. The 7th annual Solanaceae Conference – SOL2010 is being held at Dundees Apex City Quay Hotel from September 5th to 9th. Every year since 2004, a large group […]
RL results pose questions over OSR candidates
The first year of direct Recommended List (RL) comparisons clearly shows this seasons oilseed rape candidates are failing to outshine the leading Recommended varieties, believes United Oilseeds technical manager, Richard Elsdon. Gross output results that are now in from 10 of this years 11 East & West Region trial sites show that pure line and […]
Latest PGRO Pulse Crop Bulletin: Drying and storage tips for peas and beans.
Becky Ward, PGRO senior technical officer, advises: Peas The quality standard for peas ex-farm is usually 14% moisture content (MC) and 2% impurities – or a combination of both, which should not exceed 16%. Whilst damaged peas are still acceptable for compounding, mouldy produce is not. Care must be taken not to over-dry peas for […]
How to save time and money on your Assured Produce Scheme audit
A new initiative to help NFU grower members through their Assured Produce Scheme audit is set to be launched. The free NFU Audit Pack, which launches today (Tuesday), will provide members with a series of templates, policies and supporting documents to save time and money while completing the process. Assured Produce registration enables growers to […]
Later lifted beet to benefit from T2 sprays
Beet crops to be lifted from late November onwards should benefit from a second (T2) fungicide spray applied in the first half of September. Brooms Barns Dr Mark Stevens says: Following T1 sprays in mid to late July, T2 sprays applied by mid September should benefit later lifted crops in two ways. They keep canopies […]
Young Farmers Show their Pulling Power at Royal County of Berkshire Show!
The Royal County of Berkshire Show (18-19th September 2010) is delighted to be hosting The National Federation of Young Farmers Clubs (NFYFC) Tug of War and All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Safety Championships for the very first time. Visitors will get to see Young Farmers from across the Country take part in these two exciting Championships, […]
High yielding group 2 variety leading the way for milling wheats
The new generation of nabim Group 2 milling wheats is making growers and millers sit up and take notice because of the benefits which they offer to both parties. Growers are beginning to take a greater interest in the new varieties because they offer significant improvements in yield potential, delivering tonnages more closely associated with […]
Makers of maize silage urged to try new product
Farmers and agricultural contractors currently producing maize silage could be set for excellent results if they employ a new product. Launched earlier this year, Visqueen Clingseal is a new silage sheet from bpi.agri which has been proven to reduce top and shoulder losses in the clamp. bpi.agri believes the new product will prove especially beneficial […]
