The latest arable news, advice and features from the Farmers Guardian.

    Harvesting peas

    Finding alternatives after Birds Eye blow

    9 February 2010

    Following last week’s shock announcement that Birds Eye has called a halt to the production of vining peas in East Anglia, Suffolk-based Dominic Kilburn provides an update from the region.

    Seed availability key issue for East Anglian pea growers

    9 February 2010

    TAG agronomist Neil Watson said some Norfolk and Suffolk growers would be affected more than others following the loss of the pea vining crop, depending on acreage outstanding and their own individual situation.

    Spraying

    Consultation launched on controversial pesticide rules

    9 February 2010 | Updated: 9 February 2010

    A CONSULTATION on how best to implement controversial EU rules on pesticides that could cost farmers between £13 million and £176 million, has been launched by Defra today (Tuesday, February 9).

    Sugar beet could lead GM revolution

    9 February 2010

    SUGAR beet could be the crop to open the way for GM in Europe, according to a leading beet industry adviser.

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    Cranesbill in OSR

    Spring spraying special

    February 5, 2010

    With the spring spraying season approaching, it is time to assess the performance of autumn sprays and draw up plans for disease control programmes. We asked a leading agronomist for his thoughts on the key issues.

    Brian Gilbert and Tim Overy

    Using the financial system to help protect business from market forces

    January 8, 2010

    Keeping production systems simple and a flexible approach to financial management are helping one Kent family cope with crop price volatility.

    Wheat field

    Breeding crops for the next decade

    28 December 2009

    PLANT breeder Bill Angus talks to Teresa Rush about his hopes for the next decade in terms of wheat breeding and how breeders will meet the challenges.

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    Key event for potato growers

    November 13, 2009

    The potato industry is focusing on the Yorkshire Event Centre, Harrogate, on November 25 and 26. Here’s what’s on.