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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.
Going self-propelled benefits three-row harvesting
Three-row potato harvesters can offer increased outputs of 50 per cent and give 10 per cent more productive land by reducing wheelings. Jane Carley visits a fenland grower who is reaping the rewards.
Achieving a balance between farming and a wildlife haven
BORDERED by sea and river, with bustling Kings Lynn in between, the location of Gavin Lane’s Norfolk farm is unique. Farming below sea level and on the urban fringe brings challenges and opportunities, as Clemmie Gleeson finds out.
A growing opportunity for energy crop maize
Norfolk farmer and contractor Oliver Arnold is working with Surrey-based Cosigas to build a one megawatt biogas plant.
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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
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First wheats’ strong show in RL trials
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Planning ahead to meet food security and climate demands
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Seed Varieties: Tight wheat market is full of potential
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Seed Varieties: Early start needs careful handling
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Seed Varieties: Look beyond traditional traits for improving OSR productivity
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Seed Varieties: Oilseed rape area to make a comeback
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Smooth operator both in the field and on the road
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Seed treatments: Recent seed treatment options bring flexibility
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Using green manure and min-till to boost soil fertility
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Tillage 2009: Attention to detail is key to productivity
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Tillage 2009: The farm always has the right tools for the job
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Seed Treatments: Second wheat – study reveals take-all threats
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Seed Treatments: Site and crop threats drive seed treatment choice