Crop trial shows benefits and challenges of growing ancient wheat varieties
Long-lost wheat varieties can offer a good alternative to modern wheat on low input farms,…
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OSR shows remarkable power of recovery
A poor start hid the true potential of oilseed rape conventional variety Aspire, which came…
New John Deere engine powers latest foragers
John Deere has added two new models to its 9000 Series self-propelled forage harvester range.…
Catch and cover crop choices play significant part in positive transition to Sustainable Farming Initiative
When any new technique is employed its initial benchmark for success is a measure of…
New hybrid winter wheat could replace winter barley
Hyking, a hybrid winter wheat from Elsoms, could be the second wheat or winter barley…
Haith and R S Cockerill’s celebrate 21 years of working together
Haith has this month marked 21 years of working with R S Cockerill. The anniversary…
Beetle hits at OSR emergence prevents damage
Oilseed rape growers should look to control cabbage stem flea beetle from first emergence to…
Reactive herbicide applications advised as oilseed rape area is set to increase
With the oilseed rape area expected to increase this autumn, Corteva Agriscience is advising farmers…
Wet weather fails to dampen Ribena blackcurrant harvest
Despite the UK’s recent wet weather, this week marks the start of the annual Ribena…
Improving oilseed establishment this autumn
Oilseed rape lost appeal for some farmers following the banning of neonics and issues arising…