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Soaring input costs to hit farm profits in 2023

Higher working capital requirements are set to squeeze arable profitability for Harvest 2023 – with a big impact on cashflow too, say experts.

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Tool takes guesswork out of agronomy

An agronomist is crediting a simple test with providing him with the knowledge he needs to give growers concrete recommendations for treating their crops.

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Blackgrass-beating wheat rotations can be profitable, suggests study

Profitable September-sown winter wheat crops can be grown long-term on land with a history of serious blackgrass infestation, according to the latest results from Agrovista’s Lamport AgX trials site in Northamptonshire.

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A facility using gene-editing technology to improve quality, resilience and sustainability of vegetable crops has opened at Warwick University.

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A spring barley variety that combines high quality with consistent yields is being launched to feed barley growers.

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New high yielding 2-row winter malting barley boasts a strong disease resistance package and has performed well in malting trials

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Robots are being used to track down and destroy slugs – saving growers time and money while reducing crop damage.

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Spring bean yields have held up well this season – with growers reporting decent crops despite the driest summer since 1976.

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A Northamptonshire arable farmer has is using his autocaster to establish legume mix fallow after moving into countryside stewardship.

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East Anglia growers are finding success against black-grass – but more problems with ryegrass and wild oats.

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