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Arable news
Co-operative to expand grower partnerships
BRITAIN’S biggest farmer, the Co-operative Farms, is seeking new partnerships with other growers to supply vegetables for the increased number of retail stores the Co-operative Group now has, following its acquisition of Somerfield last year.
Check your pesticide store to avoid prosecution
THE Campaign against Accidental or Illegal Poisoning (CAIP) is urging all pesticide users to undertake regular stock checks of stores to avoid prosecution and loss of Single Farm Payments.
Research hails health benefits of Yorkshire asparagus
ASPARAGUS grown in Yorkshire tastes better and has more antioxidants compared to imported varieties, according to research conducted by the Regional Food Group for Yorkshire and Humber.
New project aims to grow the perfect pea
SCIENTISTS, pea breeders and the food industry are working together to discover how taste and tenderness can be determined by biochemistry and genetics in a bid to hone the perfect pea.
Spring beans a better option than pulses
While interest in growing spring pulses might be high, the market outlook is not so encouraging.
UK potato planting makes good progress
THE arrival of warmer, drier weather has allowed potato growers to make good progress with planting, particularly in the Midlands and western regions, says the Potato Council. In Pembrokeshire, planting increased last week in excellent land conditions.
Identifying the barley variety is now much easier
A new interactive web-based identifiaction programme should make it faster and easier to ensure a barley load is the correct variety.
Have confidence in the lab results
Soil analysis results for phosphorus, potassium, pH and magnesium can be used with renewed confidence after evidence laboratory practices are fit for purpose and closely aligned, says the Agricultural Industries Confederation.
Online wheat canopy assessment
A new on-line canopy assessment tool is designed to help growers and advisors assess lodging risk in wheat crops.
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Money back guarantee
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Reduction in spray tank carry-over
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New fungicide and herbicide approvals
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Glastir scheme will not be delayed
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New research club to tackle crop genetics
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WRAP to focus on promoting compost
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Farmers could pay levy on saved seed
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Slow start to potatoes after harsh winter
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Milling supply situation boosted by Group 1 and 2 wheats
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Compost use continues to grow
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CFE must attract more agronomists
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Levy increase for potato growers
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Breeders confident genetics can help progress bread wheat
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Careful use of nitrogen 'ups winter wheat yield'
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Herbicides finding their way into water
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Maize crop will have major impact on UK wheat prices
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In-furrow treatment targets early aphid activity
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T0 fungicide key in yellow rust battle
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New tank mix to combat yellow rust
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Time for action against wheat bulb fly
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Farmers must be stronger on grain marketing
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Window for sugar beet drilling opens
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Winter barley needs N now
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Grain volumes up at Wessex
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OSR growers must improve precision
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Annual meadow-grass treatment a priority
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Join stewardship schemes to keep voluntary approach
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Global influences on fertiliser market forces
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FG launches new CropWorld arable event
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World demand boosts fertiliser prices