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Agronomist and Arable Farmer May 27th
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There’s room in every farming system for a herbal ley, says grass and sustainability experts Barenbrug UK, announcing its sponsorship of Groundswell, the regenerative agriculture show and conference to be held in Hertfordshire on 23-34th June. A long-established practice of organic systems, the herbal ley – a complex seed mixture of grass, legumes and herbs – is now becoming increasingly popular …
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Omex has expanded its worldwide research and development hubs with a new 5ha dedicated field trial site at an established research facility at Heckington in Lincolnshire. The site was contracted to OMEX in 2019 with upwards of 300 farmers and agronomists expected to visit and see its own winter wheat and spring oat replicated trial plots, as well as on-going …
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JF Hudson Ltd are excited to introduce transplanters to their exclusive range of Spapperi machinery. As the exclusive UK-distributor for the specialist precision agricultural equipment, the North-Yorkshire based dealer has mono drive and twin drive transplanters, along with a mulch film layer, now in stock. The new machines have been added to meet demand for dependable, high-quality kit that delivers …
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There is still time to sow maize, despite the late cold spring and the wettest May for many years, but growers need to review their approach to minimise any potential yield reduction or decline in feed quality. A few changes to establishment could help ensure a more successful late sown crop. Modern varieties typically require 150 growing days, and are …
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The Engineering Council (EC) has renewed IAgrE’s professional licences for a further 5 years. The EC licence is granted to Professional Engineering Institutions to authorise them to assess applicants for inclusion on the Engineering Council’s register of professional engineers and technicians. The licence gives IAgrE the authority to assess the competence and commitment of candidates for registration as chartered engineer, incorporated …
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Leading commercial fuel supplier Watson Fuels has launched a carbon offset initiative providing farmers and its customers in the agricultural sector with a convenient and cost-effective way to help reduce their carbon footprint. For 2019 Watson Fuels became a fully carbon neutral company by taking various actions and using carbon offsetting to compensate for its residual carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions. …
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HS2 Ltd must drastically improve its communication and engagement with farmers affected by the rail project, many of which are left distressed due to uncertainty and mounting financial pressures, the NFU said today. The call comes following the publication of a new report¹ from the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman investigating a series of complaints by an NFU member in the …
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Despite the unseasonably cold weather continuing across much of the UK, sugar beet growers must continue to monitor aphid migration closely to best protect crops until they reach the critical 12-leaf growth stage says independent agronomist Matt Hardy of Farmacy PLC. Mr Hardy, who annually advises on 400ha of sugar beet across Norfolk and north Suffolk, confirms that the persistent …
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With oilseed rape prices significantly higher than this time last year, there could be more of the crop going into the ground this autumn. But before making a final decision, leading agronomy firm Hutchinsons urges growers to think carefully about how they will get crops to perform well amidst the many establishment challenges. Cabbage stem flea beetle has become the …
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