Good crop management will be key to maximising output and profitability from sugar beet and fodder beet crops this season. Both crops face several challenges – on top of a sugar beet price which is “not too exciting,” says Jim Nutting, technical manager for agronomy specialists ProCam. But agronomic... Read more
A nationwide competition to encourage primary school children to grow, harvest and menu plan with carrots has been launched. Working with seed company Elsoms Seeds, the British Carrot Growers’ Association said it wanted to increase youngsters’ knowledge of food from seed to plate and encourage healthy eating and creative... Read more
Potato growers are placing greater emphasis on ventilation systems as they seek to maintain quality over longer storage periods. The issue will feature prominently at PotatoEurope 2026, which takes place on 9-10 September in Springe, near Hannover. The event will focus on how storage systems can support consistent supply... Read more
A nationwide competition to encourage primary school children to grow, harvest and menu plan with carrots has been launched. Working with seed company Elsoms Seeds, the British Carrot Growers’ Association said it wanted to increase youngsters’ knowledge of food from seed to plate and encourage healthy eating and creative... Read more
A green pea variety first listed four years ago continues to attract interest thanks to high yields, strong agronomic characteristics and disease resistance. NPZ UK Carrington combines strong yields with a range of agronomic traits valued by growers – remaining a top-performing variety on the Processors and Growers Research... Read more
A new online tool aims to help farmers maximise nutrient efficiency, reduce input costs and improve crop performance. Launched by biologicals specialist Unium Bioscience, the suite of online nutrient decision-support tools, including Nitrogen Power and Potassium Power. It builds on the company’s existing Phosphate Power tool. Together, the tools... Read more
Fertiliser rules and regulations are set to be overhauled for the first time in two decades – making it easier for farmers to access a wider range of products. The reforms aim to modernise what government ministers say is an outdated regulatory system. They want to grant more access... Read more
Farm leaders and Defra ministers have held their first partnership meeting as they strive to secure a profitable future for the industry. The Farming and Food Partnership Board was established on the recommendation of Baroness Minette Batters, whose independent Farming Profitability Review was published late last year following a... Read more
Suckler producers can now use a free Profitable Suckler Cow calculator to help drive breeding decisions alongside using their own judgement and stockmanship. The easy-to-use online calculator helps assess which heifers and cows are of most value in a farm’s system. It was developed in Scotland – although suckler... Read more
Calves are failing to achieve adequate passive transfer of immunity – even when colostrum quality appears good, suggests a study. More than three-quarters of calves tested in a seasonal-calving dairy herd had inadequate passive immunity – despite colostrum testing at the recommended 22% Brix or above. All calves later... Read more