Maximising yield using seed rate and tillering potential
Understanding the agronomic characteristics of wheat varieties and how these can be managed more accurately…
Monthly Archives: September, 2017
NIAB’s new Head of Farming Systems to lead new £1m soil biology research partnership
A new industry-wide soil biology research programme, that aims to improve on-farm understanding of soil…
What to do if the pound strengthens again
During the last year the UK has relied on a weakening pound to support…
Innovative farmers take pioneering approach to improve soils in shared rotations
Three forward thinking arable and horticultural farmers, who each grow different crops in a shared…
UK eyes world’s biggest wheat market for post-Brexit trade opportunities
A trade delegation arrived in Cairo yesterday (26 September) to showcase UK wheat to the world’s…
ACREplus range of tillage wearing parts added to the Spaldings range
A further choice of hard wearing replacements for original soil-engaging parts on tillage equipment has…
Spotlight on ‘partnership power’ at the 2017 Agronomists’ Conference
The 2017 AHDB Agronomists’ Conference will look to strengthen the UK’s ‘partnership culture’ to deliver…
Soils dictate attention to detail for manure management
A range of soil types across individual fields has dictated a precise approach to manure…
Update on Phoma alert
With twenty days with rain being recorded at ADAS Boxworth by September 11th Phoma leaf…
Poor second wheat harvest highlights importance of variety choice
Second wheats have been put through their paces this year, which means that variety choice…