£10m available for woodland creation
Arable 14/04/2022
Farmers have until 24 April to apply for funding from the latest tranche of money to support woodland creation and tackle climate.
Read moreHigh prices make investing in oilseed rape crops worthwhile this spring – but variable growth means management must be tailored to individual fields.
Read moreGrowers benefit from high-yielding pea
Arable 04/04/2022
A high-yielding green pea is delivering good marketability, downy mildew resistance and decent standing power.
Read moreA Shropshire grower says a whole farm approach to crop management is helping his business become more resilient.
Read moreGlyphosate supplier on track to recover
Arable 02/03/2022
Pesticide producer Bayer says it is working to ensure farmers continue to have access to glyphosate after a supplier ran into technical problems.
Read moreThe first recommended winter barley from a new plant development initiative signals a new level of agronomic strength and risk management for growers, says breeder KWS.
Read moreAct early to stop yellow rust and Septoria
Arable 01/03/2022
Early action will be key to preventing yellow rust and Septoria from gaining a foothold in crops this spring, say experts.
Read morePlant breeder KWS has seen added six new high yielding wheats to the AHDB Recommended List for 2022/23 – taking to 14 its total number of recommended wheats.
Read moreHow to improve soil health
Soil Health 01/02/2022
Arable farmers at the top of their game are constantly striving to improve crop production. They do so by tweaking inputs and management practices. Soil status has a significant impact on yield and quality. Growers are at risk of not reaching a crop’s full potential if soils are poor – but various strategies can be used to improve soil health.
Read moreMore farmers are growing spring oats – encouraged by new varieties and the crop’s ability to help spread labour and workloads, control blackgrass, and provide a break in arable rotations.
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