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Agronomist and Arable Farmer August 10th
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Supporting farmers, SMEs and the wider agricultural industry in making the most of upcoming funding opportunities will be paramount in achieving a sustainable farming future through innovation, is the message from UK Agri-Tech Centre, CHAP. As opportunities arise, such as those outlined in Defra’s impending Innovation R&D programme for agriculture, providing an effective gateway to independent advice and guidance will …
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A new purpose-built liquid fertiliser terminal has opened for business at the Port of Sunderland, offering farmers from north Lincolnshire to southern Scotland technically advanced, high-grade products that will help improve crop productivity while reducing their environmental footprint. The new multi-million-pound facility, Nitrasol Terminal North, is the result of four years of planning and development by Great Yarmouth-based independent producer …
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The August 2021 issue is now available online! with exciting news about the launch of the National Arable and Grassland Awards News: National Arable and Grassland Awards launched News: integrate tools on black-grass management Awards: arable and grassland awards launched News analysis: basis update soil and water qualification News analysis: five reasons to choose barley Opinion: agronomy on the beach …
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Oilseed rape lost appeal for some farmers following the banning of neonics and issues arising from cabbage stem flea beetle attacks. However, prices are on the rise, and many are now considering whether oilseed might be a worthwhile investment. Natalie Wood, Country Arable Agronomist at Yara, recently spoke on Yara’s Grow the Future podcast about how those planning for a 2022 crop …
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Despite the UK’s recent wet weather, this week marks the start of the annual Ribena Blackcurrant harvest, with growers from across the country cropping nearly 10,000 tonnes of the fruit from fields. Britain’s much-loved berries have thankfully been unaffected by unseasonal weather patterns, in part to the pioneering work of Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I - the UK manufacturers of …
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Alternaria used to be a minor disease. But for some potato crops in the UK, it's now a significant threat that can cause substantial yield loss. According to guests of the latest ‘Perfecting Potatoes Together’ podcast, the likelihood of infection has risen sharply in recent weeks as a number of risk factors have come together. Hosted by World Potato Markets …
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Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) will be the first higher education institute in Scotland to open a vertical farm for research and education. It will build the half million-pound facility at its King’s Buildings campus in Edinburgh next year. The project, which has received a £200,000 grant from the Scottish Government, will be used in key research into plant and crop science and will also be used by students. The facility will grow nutrient-dense fruit and vegetables that have specific human health qualities. It will also analyse …
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