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Wheat This week has seen the release of the September instalment of USDA’s global supply and demand estimates. All the numbers reported fell within the range of trade expectations. As far as wheat is concerned there was little to note, with the highlights being increases to both Russias production (+3m tonnes to 91m tonnes) and Ukraine’s output (+1m tonnes to …
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As the autumn drilling season is almost upon us Barrie Hunt, the UK and Ireland Technical Manager for Gowan Crop Protection, is keen to highlight the importance of ensuring your Avadex applicator is effectively calibrated prior to its use. “At a basic level, microgranule applicators should be carefully checked to ensure pipework is not kinked, constricted or blocked, that the …
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Bayer and Lodi UK are partnering to bring a professional-use cholecalciferol rodenticide, which can be used in open areas and burrows, to the agricultural market this September. Ken Black, national account manager at Bayer Environmental Science, said, this is the first new product on the market with extensive label usage for a very long time. He said: “Harmonix Rodent Paste …
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The September 2022 issue is now available online! News: Agriculture’s greenhouse gas benchmarked Scots continue fight against blight Securing OSR in drought conditions News Analysis: How technology is aiding sustainability Awards: Attention to detail matters for double award winner Opinion: Incentivise production Agronomy Matters: Bio-stimulants lead to more holistic approach Why protected urea is a sustainable alternative Crop Monitors: New …
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ProCam's head of crop production, Mike Thornton, explains why farmers with a known black-grass burden shouldn't bring their winter wheat drilling date forwards, regardless of the UK's recent soil moisture level improvements. “Rushing out to drill just because we’ve seen some decent rainfall events in the last few weeks would be counter-productive,” Mr Thornton said. “Instead, delaying drilling until mid-October, or even into November …
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Our good friends at UPL have provided a BASIS training module in this month's issue, that looks at Integrated Pest Management (IPM) for soil pests. Either complete it in the magazine and send us your answers or, go simply to the CPD section of our website and complete it online to earn your BASIS points!
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Bobcat is reducing the need for manual labour, wheelbarrows, shovels and hand tools, with the release of its new MT100 mini track loader. The MT100 offers users a loader that can work in the smallest and tightest of spaces. It has a standard width of just 904mm, a ground pressure of 36 kPa (5.25 psi), and 180mm narrow tracks. With the …
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Kidderminster-based sheep farmer Marcus Wilson chose to plant Miscanthus in 2016, after experiencing price volatility in the sheep market; a decision that is now paying dividends. In 2016, Mr Wilson planted 42 hectares of Miscanthus on his 62 ha sheep farm, keeping the remaining 20 ha as permanent grass. He did this because the sheep market was volatile and there was …
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Converting farms from livestock to arable would lead to regular crop failures, according to an analysis of one the UK’s largest beef and sheep rearing regions. The Rothamsted Research led study focused on the southwest of England in response to questions over what could happen to UK livestock farming communities as society shifts towards more plant-based diets. The bad news …
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Farmers are rightly thinking long and hard about which fertiliser to buy for spring application. We all know how important nitrogen (N) is to crop growth, however it can be easy to overlook the need for sulphur (S), phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) too. But without all four nutrients the crop will not grow effectively, impacting yields and ultimately profit …
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