Longer life dryers pay dividends
Post Harvest 06/10/2025
More farmers are investing in long-term grain handling infrastructure that delivers consistent performance, even after more than a decade in service. Rather than replacing machinery sooner, an increasing number of growers say they are prioritising durability, simplicity and responsive support – qualities they say are essential to keep fixed... Read more
Camgrain focuses on maximising value
Post Harvest 06/10/2025
The farmer-owned cooperative Camgrain says it is working harder than ever to deliver value for money to growers following a difficult season. In a message to Camgrain members, cooperative chairman Carl Driver said he was acutely aware of the challenges facing grain producers – including low prices, reduced yields,... Read more
Farmers are being reminded that it is now illegal to use second-generation anti-coagulant rodenticides in outdoor locations unless connected to a building. The Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use (CRRU) updated its guidance before the law change came into effect on 1 January. It aims to support professional rodenticide applications... Read more
Researchers hope to discover whether growing a mix of varieties could help deliver better milling wheat crops. Funded by the AHDB, the four-year project will assess the potential of milling-wheat variety blends to deliver on yield, meet milling specifications and contribute to more sustainable production practices. The need for... Read more
More wheat is being sold forward as growers try to mitigate market uncertainty and lower commodity prices. Farmers are continuing to turn to forward-selling as grain market pressures persist, says the latest report from the Hectare Trading platform. It follows an increasing intent by farmers to sell crops forward... Read more
Potato event helps drive innovation
Arable 06/10/2025
Crop management during a challenging season topped the agenda for growers attending the recent Potatoes in Practice showcase in Scotland. Bringing together the latest research and demonstrations, the annual event at Balruddery Farm near Dundee, was hosted by the James Hutton Institute, Scotland’s Rural College SRUC and crop management... Read more
A Lincolnshire grower is using “liquid carbon” to improve soil health and improve crop nutrient uptake. Joe Vickers manages 1500ha across four units within a 32-mile radius near Spilsby on the Wash in Lincolnshire. Farming a wide range of soils from Grade 1 silt to heavy fen land and... Read more
Just-in-time approach urged for sugar beet
Arable 06/10/2025
Sugar beet growers are being encouraged to adopt a just-in-time approach to lifting the crop as mild autumn weather continues. Preserving sugar content during harvesting, cleaning and loading is a priority – especially while temperatures remain warm, says the latest bulletin from the British Beet Research Organisation. Crops should... Read more
Application of a simple liquid complexing agent could prove beneficial to soils this autumn – and boost crop establishment. “Soil health and fertility have taken a hammering in recent months across much of the country,” says Agrii national fertiliser manager Tom Land. This makes stronger root formation particularly important,... Read more
Across the UK, growers are increasingly worried about tougher-to-control broad-leaved weeds, with groundsel a stand-out example. The arrival of Fundatis, a herbicide approved for use this autumn and effective against a wide range of dicot weeds, including strong activity on groundsel, will therefore be welcomed by many. Increasing issue... Read more