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Markets still pressured but possible positive outlook for rapeseed

It doesn’t appear we are at the bottom with grain prices. The latest AHDB Grain Marketing Report shows UK feed wheat futures (May-24) at £162.60/t, losing over £3.00/t since the 15th February. New crop futures (Nov-24) also fell by £3.00/t over the same period at £181.00/t. There appears little let up in the pressure from cheap Black Sea exports and …
Markets still pressured but possible positive outlook for rapeseed

Select the right Roundup rate to manage overwintered stubbles

Select the right Roundup rate to manage overwintered stubbles

New urea inhibitor cuts ammonia emissions

Timac Agro UK has launched a new urea inhibitor, Excelis Maxx, proven to reduce nitrogen losses by up to 90% and therefore improve nitrogen efficiency. Rules on the use of inhibited urea fertilisers were confirmed by Defra last year, with applications to crops after 1 April 2024 needing to be inhibited, if containing more than 1% urea, to slow the …
New urea inhibitor cuts ammonia emissions

Red Tractor review finds communication needed “as a priority”

A review of Red Tractor was carried out by Campbell Tickell following concerns from the NFU Council about their new bolt-on environmental module, the Greener Farms Commitment (GFC). It aimed to assess Red Tractor’s decision-making procedures and transparency, as well as the processes that go into consultation, the development of standards and engagement with stakeholders. The GFC, which proved hugely …
Red Tractor review finds communication needed “as a priority”

Farmers urged to voice views in Sustainable Farming Scheme consultation

The Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) consultation enters its final two weeks as the minister for rural affairs Lesley Griffiths urges farmers to make their views heard after protests. Farmers across Wales took a stand against the new SFS requirements at the start of February, moving the action closer to home last week as tractors arrived at the office of Miss …
Farmers urged to voice views in Sustainable Farming Scheme consultation
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