Farmers warned of potential risk to livestock posed by fusarium and ergot in grain
Livestock farmers in the UK are being encouraged by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) to be familiar with how to spot for signs of ergot and fusarium, as there could be an increased presence of the two types of fungi in grain harvested this summer. Instances of ergot and fusarium are likely to […]
Use Cleaners and Sorters to Improve the Quality of your Combined Crop
Are you looking for ways to improve the quality of your combined crop using cleaners or sorters? Whether you are intercropping, or need to remove impurities from your combined grains Perry of Oakley, a British Manufacturer, has a solution for you. To Clean Your Crop by Weight If you are looking to remove dust or […]
Disappearing milk contract drives increase in arable for Aberdeen-based farmer and upgrade of existing grain handling solution by Master Farm Services, BDC Systems Ltd and Ravenhill
The pulling of milk contracts in the Aberdeen area by a large diary meant that Roy Mitchell of Lofthillock Farm, Inverurie, Aberdeen, had some tough decisions to make. After much soul-searching, Mitchell decided that his dairy herd had to go, he would finish some beef cattle and significantly increase his arable output which would require […]
Lack of agreement on eGrain passport rollout
Key industry representatives in the grain supply chain failed to reach an agreement yesterday on the national roll out of an electronic grain passport – a six-year project being facilitated by AHDB. The Cereals Liaison Group met in London yesterday (Tue) to consider whether a nationwide roll out should go ahead based on a costed […]
Interesting times: exceptional surplus masks vulnerability in global grain markets
Grain markets are entering an unprecedented fourth year of surplus but all is not as it first appears. With comfortable stocks and record production continuing to put pressure on world prices, a dramatic shift in global supply dynamics could add vulnerability to the market. For the UK though, the depreciation of the pound since June […]
Scientist’s maths formula offers improved yield for flour milling and massive global impact
Research by a University of Huddersfield scientist could aid the development of new strains of wheat that yield higher quantities of extra-nutritious flour. Professor Grant Campbell is a leading expert in cereal process engineering and is based in the University’s School of Applied Sciences. The milling of wheat and the complexities of its kernel are […]
Peel Ports London Medway opens new markets for Kent grain
The hugely significant first shipment of wheat to depart from Peel Ports London Medway on the Thames estuary is on the move this week – opening exciting new export market opportunities for farmers in Kent and Sussex. Wheat from over 30 farms in the area has been sourced by Glencore Grain to fill the 4,400 […]
Farm tech gains boosts South Australian grain harvest
Advances in farming technology are being credited for an average grain harvest in South Australia despite a major bushfire and challenging weather conditions. The state produced 7.2 million tonnes of grain in 2015/16, slightly down on the 7.6 million tonnes harvested in 2014/15. Although it was the seventh consecutive year the state was above its […]
Warburtons commits to five-year plan with growers
Warburtons and its grain supply partner Openfield have agreed to extend their relationship for a further five years thereby giving its farmers the confidence to invest in their businesses. Openfield head of supply chain Sarah Bell welcomed the deal which will take the contract through to harvest 2021, reflecting Warburtons long-term commitment to the industry. […]
