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Industry consulted on controversial pesticides regulation
A CONSULTATION on how best to implement controversial EU rules on pesticides that could cost farmers more than £176 million, has been launched by Defra today (Tuesday, February 9).
British Sugar switches beet variety
SUGAR beet growers are to have access to only one beet cyst nematode-tolerant variety through the industry seed account for the 2010 season.
500,000 tonnes of out-of-quota sugar signed off for export
The European Commission has submitted a draft regulation which will allow the export of an additional 500,000 tonnes of out-of-quota sugar in the 2009-10 marketing year (to July 31, 2010).
Technology and crop protection key to meeting global food demand
A two per cent increase in food production will have to be delivered by farmers every year up to 2030, with a doubling of current global production by 2050 - the stark reality facing agriculture if much of the world’s population is to avoid hunger in the latter part of this century.
Costly soil directive must be buried – Ashworth
ATTEMPTS to resurrect controversial EU proposals to regulate the way farmers look after their soil must be buried, Richard Ashworth MEP has warned.
NFU urges Birds Eye to reconsider East Anglia pea decision
THE NFU has called on Birds Eye to reconsider its decision to stop sourcing peas from East Anglia.
Council on the hunt for 'Potato Ambassadors'
THE Potato Council is on the look-out for growers passionate about their crop to become ‘Potato Ambassadors’ to take part in marketing activities and help boost potatoes, particularly among younger consumers.
New OSR and pulse marketing agreement
OILSEED rape and pulse varieties from LS Plant Breeding will be brought to the market by John Ebbage Seeds under a new marketing agreement announced by the two companies.
British Sugar expects another record breaking campaign
WITH the end of the 2009-2010 sugar beet lifting campaign in sight, British Sugar is hoping for a final yield figure to eclipse last season’s record-breaking crop.
Wheat bulb fly sampling gets into full swing
IMPROVED weather conditions have allowed this season’s wheat bulb fly sampling campaign to begin in earnest. It looks currently as if the cold conditions have slowed down egg development and delayed egg-hatch.
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Short window of opportunity for weed control in winter OSR
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PGRO to offer pulses protection courses
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Potato planting now delayed by rain
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New crop protection training launched
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Leading millers drop mycotoxin test requirement
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Stewardship applications re-open
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BASF team up with breeders to develop new sugar variety
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Anti-GM lobby anger at new Rothamstead director
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Yellow rust continues to pose a threat
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Three-week optimum for fungicide spray intervals
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Be prepared to act fast to stay on top of yellow rust
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PGRO’s latest guide to pulses
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Rodent problems persist on UK farms
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Winter hardiness gives food for thought on OSR
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Drought stress problem mistaken for tan spot
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Wheat crop up 198,000 tonnes
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Compost boost to crops
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‘Learn lessons from US on biofuels’
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Orson’s new board role
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Beware spraying in cold and wet weather
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‘Energy farming’ set for expansion
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Tough year ahead for arable farmers, experts warn
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Farmers may have to foot SPR bill
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Parsnips are harvested from under 2ft of snow
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Increased tan spot threat to winter wheat
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Monsanto on the verge of a biotech explosion
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New fertiliser coating to prevent phosphorus lock in
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First shipment of granular nitrogen arrives in the UK
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Rule changes for potato seed treatment
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Oilseed growing guide launched