Time it right for spot control
Getting the timing right for effective light leaf spot control is crucial, according to the latest fungicide performance information from HGCA. Results show that controlling light leaf spot can be problematic so early detection and spraying before the disease becomes established are essential. “At high risk sites, growers should look to apply a protectant spray […]
CSFB crop losses estimated at 2.7%
CSFB crop losses estimated at 2.7% in HGCA-funded ‘snapshot assessment’ Cabbage stem flea beetle (CSFB) damage has contributed to estimated losses of 2.7% of the winter oilseed rape (WOSR) area in England and Scotland, according to a ‘snapshot assessment’ report commissioned by HGCA. Based on the period 22–29 September, the estimated 2.7% loss is equivalent […]
ECPA at Congress of European Farmers 2014
ECPA is proud to have been a partner of the 2014 Congress of European Farmers, organised by Copa-Cogeca in Brussels on 6-7 October. The event brought together farmers, agricultural cooperatives and other farming stakeholders from across Europe to interact with key EU policymakers in addressing challenges and opportunities facing the sector. The theme of the […]
Ancient wheat varieties and latest technology hold key to food security
Global wheat consumption exceeded production in six out of the last eight years*. Although increasing yield to meet demand is important, improving resilience under adverse growing conditions is also vital. Dr Belinda Clarke, director of Agri-Tech East, will discuss how innovation emerging from the UK is providing farmers with new tools to boost production in […]
PGRO give timely advice on desiccation of combining peas and field beans
“Ideally, both combining peas and field beans are direct combined without the need for desiccation as this adds to costs and application causes crop loss,” advises Jim Scrimshaw, PGRO Principal Technical Officer. “However, this is not always possible, and some crops which are weedy and/or are ripening unevenly will benefit from the timely use of […]
Early harvest and high yield is a winning combination
Farm Manager Philip Steans of Lackham Farm in Wiltshire has already harvested some of his Alienor winter oilseed rape (on 9th July) and it has yielded a remarkable 3.75 t/ha (1.5 t/acre). “This has been one of the earliest harvests we have known on the farm and the fact that Alienor has come off the […]
High hopes for maize crops
Agronomists are optimistic for high maize yields this year as a result of warm seedbeds, good weed control and plenty of sunlight. Across most of the country agronomists report of a relatively trouble-free season; the majority of crops got off to a good start and are putting on robust growth as good growing conditions […]
Importance of disease resistance ratings on show at open day
Visitors to HGCA’s open day at Duchy College, Cornwall, got a vivid reminder about the value of varietal resistance when dealing with crop diseases. As is typical of Cornwall, the trial site faces particularly strong disease pressure, with this season’s warm, wet winter and heavy spring showers driving development of septoria tritici in wheat and […]
Cargill expands wheat processing plant in Russia
Cargill has invested $100 million dollars in its Starches and Sweeteners facility in Efremov, Russia, upgrading its wheat processing plant and adding state of the art equipment and technology. The plant will process 500,000 tonnes of wheat a year – almost doubling its original capacity and creating additional market opportunities for farmers in the Tula […]
