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Agronomist and Arable Farmer June 8th
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Blight is the bane of potato growing and experts warn that, long-term, pressure in the UK is only set to rise. We asked a specialist agronomist, a grower and a crop protection manufacturer about best-practice now and in the future Together with his business partner at Spud Agronomy, John Sarup, is responsible for over 11,000 acres of potatoes across Northern …
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Scottish Agronomy has appointed Jim Mason of Denbrae Farm in North-East Fife as Chair of its 12-strong board. The farmer cooperative, which offers independent agronomy advice based on over 20,000 cutting edge trials plots, has more than 250 members from arable and potato enterprises across Scotland, as well as industry associates. Following three years as Vice Chair, Mr Mason takes …
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Black-grass, brome and increasingly, ryegrass are problematic in many crops, with fully integrated solutions fundamental for effective control. Frontier agronomist, Harry Pitcher, provides his top tips for managing grass weeds pre-harvest as part of a long-term eradication plan. “Residual herbicides appear to have worked well this season when field conditions allowed the full programme to be applied. However, where this …
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Burgundy Broccoli, the brand that launched the UK’s first whole head purple broccoli which can be eaten in entirety, either raw or cooked, has announced the development of a new variant which will be available for shoppers to purchase in 2021. The Burgundy variant will now also be available in a purple sprouting broccoli (PSB) from spring 2021 following a …
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Claydon Yield-o-Meter Limited, a well-known name in the UK agricultural machinery manufacturing sector, will celebrate 40 years in business in July 2021. Despite the challenges of the past year this progressive Suffolk-based and still family-owned manufacturer of crop establishment machinery has gone from strength to strength. Employing over 50 staff, it now exports 60% of production to 35 countries, across …
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Ground-breaking work carried out by drones and autonomous vehicles which could transform modern agriculture will be demonstrated by a Harper Adams researcher at this year’s Cereals show. Working alongside cutting- edge firms providing the latest technology, Jonathan Gill, Mechatronics & UAV Researcher at Harper Adams, will be among those showing how the latest autonomous drone and robot equipment available to …
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An increased grant offering has been announced to encourage the planting of cover crops to improve soil structure on Midlands farms and protect water quality, as part of the wider Severn Trent Environment Protection Scheme (STEPS). “The funding is open for applications now, until 30 June, and is exclusively for farmers in a priority groundwater catchment within the Severn Trent …
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Variety choice can make or break a profitable year, so growers need to feel confident when introducing any new variety to the rotation. At the Cereals Event (30 June – 1 July) in Lincolnshire, growers can gain valuable insight into the latest genetics to reach the market. At the very heart of the Cereals Event are the crop plots, featuring …
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More than 3,500 visitors are expected at the family run Groundswell event being held at the Cherry’s Lannock Manor Farm, Hertfordshire on 23-24 June 2021. The regenerative agriculture show has gained a huge following because of its focus on no-till farming techniques, soil regeneration and mixed farming systems. John Cherry, Host Farmer said: “Our visitors tell us that the appeal …
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Recent seasons have highlighted the need to make soils more resilient to wet and dry conditions. Leading agronomy firm Hutchinsons says a key starting point is choosing the right post-harvest cultivations. In the rush to prepare ground for drilling it can be all too easy to go straight in with the cultivator or subsoiler as soon as the combine leaves …
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A new hybrid winter feed barley being launched this autumn, which combines high yield with high grain quality, could hold particular appeal for growers in the north and the west of the country, as well as on heavier land, says its breeder. SY Thunderbolt, from Syngenta, is new on the AHDB Recommended List (RL) for 2021/22, where it has a …
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The June 2021 issue is now available online! Packed full of news, features and comments, including: News: EA granted for Insyst on beet News: New Omex trial site News Analysis: Hybrid barley for weed control Opinion: Welcome to cereals Agronomy Matters: Fresh look at osr Agronomy Matters: Carbon mapping Agronomy Matters: Protect potato potential Winter Varieties: Flexible fungicide approach Winter Varieties: …
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Corteva, Inc. (NYSE: CTVA) today announced its intention to join leaders in climate action and become a more carbon-efficient business. In its inaugural 2020 Sustainability Report released today, the company detailed a commitment to set science-based targets for its greenhouse gas emission reductions. The report also highlights the company’s 2030 goals and provides updates on its commitments to enrich lives, …
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If growers are looking for a winter oilseed rape variety with low establishment costs, then George Maule of Acorn seeds in Norfolk thinks they should look no further than the conventional low biomass Mambo from Grainseed. “In my view Mambo ticks all of the boxes and doesn’t cost a fortune to get into the ground. If you lose half a …
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