Oilseed rape concerns prompt industry meeting to resolve pressures
The oilseed rape harvest in 2017 could fall to its lowest level in 13 years, according to new figures, and a meeting of the NFU and industry bodies will discuss how access to the right inputs is vital for the future of this important crop. Organisations from across the industry are meeting at NFU headquarters […]
Farming ‘cookbook’ reveals the ground-breaking benefits of cover cropping
A ground-breaking study has revealed that cover cropping can increase crop yields, boost soil health and bring about a range of environmental benefits. In the study of 13 Kellogg’s farmers by the National Institute of Agricultural Botany (NIAB), farmers who used cover crops saw yield responses up by 10 per cent and a 50 per […]
Sequence drilling to enhance black-grass control
Later drilling is a proven technique to reduce black-grass burdens in-crop but trying to sow the entire wheat area after 15 October can put a big strain on equipment and operators especially when rain clouds loom large. Working out which fields to drill first and which to drill last is part of the key to […]
Ambitious research identifies shrunken GHG footprint of UK arable products
The results of a major UK research project on ‘Minimising Nitrous Oxide (MIN-NO) have been announced today showing emissions due to nitrogen fertiliser use on UK arable land, to be less than half the level previously estimated. Roger Sylvester-Bradley, MIN-NO Project Lead and Head of Crop Performance, ADAS UK, said: “This research is the most […]
Dow AgroSciences reveals plans to launch new cereal fungicide
Dow AgroSciences LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company revealed more details today about its plans to launch an innovative new fungicide to control key diseases in cereal crops. Inatreq™ (pronounced “INNA-trek”) active, a product derived from naturally occurring material with outstanding performance, represents a new market opportunity for Dow AgroSciences, with […]
What’s happening to the oilseeds market?
After another year of relatively low rapeseed prices, AHDB Cereals & Oilseeds Grain Market Outlook Conference this October will explore in detail what’s in store for the oilseeds markets. Dr Julian McGill, Head of Special Projects at LMC International, will analyse the outlook for the oilseeds market for farmers, agronomists, traders and industry specialists at […]
Neonicotinoid emergency use application approved
The NFU has secured the emergency use of neonicotinoid seed treatments providing much needed protection from the pest cabbage stem flea beetle for five per cent of the oilseed rape crop in England amounting to around 30,000ha. The products which farmers will be able to have access to are Modesto (Bayer) and Cruiser OSR (Syngenta). […]
Cereals and oilseeds area for harvest 2015 down 2%
The total area of cereals and oilseeds for harvest 2015 in Great Britain is estimated at 3.72Mha, down 2% from 2014, according to the annual AHDB Cereals & Oilseeds Planting and Variety survey. Anna Lockwood, AHDB Market Analyst, said: “A lower area planted to oilseed rape and the major cereals this year reflects evolving cropping […]
Detailed soil information for Africa now available
Zoom in on an African village, and see whether the soil is clayey or sandy, or how much nutrients or organic carbon it contains. This is now possible since ISRIC and partners have launched detailed freely accessible soil property maps for Africa. The maps, that can be explored in Google Earth, contain predictions of more […]
