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Arable features
Enjoying the fruits of their labour in the Welsh Hills
Cattle and sheep have long been the mainstay of Britain’s upland farming areas – but soft fruit? Barry Alston takes a look at a novel diversification venture high up in the Radnorshire hills.
Red wheat is the route for spring cereal profits, says Hovis
RED wheat is under the spotlight in a series of farmer meetings around the country to promote the crop and celebrate the conversion of all British-baked, Hovis-branded products to 100 per cent British wheat.
Boosting profile of Fens growers and environmental management
CAMBRIDGESHIRE Campaign for the Farmed Environment chairman Michael Sly explains how collaboration with other farmers has benefited the environment and his business.
Spring spraying special
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.
Using the financial system to help protect business from market forces
Keeping production systems simple and a flexible approach to financial management are helping one Kent family cope with crop price volatility.
Breeding crops for the next decade
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.
Innovation key to crop protection challenge
THE UK crop protection industry faces many challenges in the near future if it is to successfully deliver its contribution to food production targets in a sustainable way. But, as Dominic Kilburn discovers, demands on the industry will also deliver opportunities.
No real high flyers but there are newcomers across most groups
The latest additions to the HGCA Recommended Lists make up a fairly steady bunch, although what really matters is how they perform commercially. Teresa Rush reports.
Focus on wheelings to cut surface run-off and diffuse pollution risk
WHEELINGS are the focus of new research into reducing surface run-off and diffuse pollution from combinable crops, of which around 80 per cent could be linked to compacted tramlines.
How WAGs are hoping to combat water shortages
Are you concerned about future water security and impact of climate change? Dominic Kilburn hears from water abstractor groups whose farmer-members hope to secure enough water volumes to irrigate crops, despite ever-increasing demands on water supply.
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Going self-propelled benefits three-row harvesting
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Achieving a balance between farming and a wildlife haven
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A growing opportunity for energy crop maize
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Mapping a path to improved margins
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Seed treatments will remain effective following establishment delays
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Using the right header can improve efficiency throughout harvest
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Health drink could provide a ready market for organic Fen beetroots
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Potential to improve the demand and agronomy of non-food crops
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Modern wheat meets traditional miller’s needs
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Safeguarding the future of rare arable plants on-farm