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Author profile

Ashleigh Ellwood

Articles by Ashleigh Ellwood

Harvest 23: Hagbergs and proteins variable, but yields average

Arable

Harvest 23: Hagbergs and proteins variable, but yields average

Despite delayed harvest progress and lodged crops, many growers are maintaining farm-average wheat yields even where crops are beginning to sprout in the ear

clock 22 August 2023 • 2 min read
Harvest 2023: Positive barley yields despite lodging but OSR is struggling

Agronomy

Harvest 2023: Positive barley yields despite lodging but OSR is struggling

With harvest progress falling behind and increased reports of lodged crops, growers continue to face challenging conditions.

clock 07 August 2023 • 3 min read
How drilling OSR in July can mitigate CSFB pressure

Arable

How drilling OSR in July can mitigate CSFB pressure

Although the heavy showers have not been conducive to getting harvest in the shed, some growers have already taken the opportunity to plant oilseed rape into ground that was cleared early

clock 02 August 2023 • 3 min read
Harvest 2023: Continued rainfall triggers quality concerns

Arable

Harvest 2023: Continued rainfall triggers quality concerns

With many growers still waiting for dry weather, concerns about the resulting quality of the crops are increasing

clock 31 July 2023 • 4 min read
Exploring the benefits of alternative break crops 

Arable

Exploring the benefits of alternative break crops 

With funding opportunities and agronomic pressures altering crop rotations, two farmers and an agronomist address the benefits alternative break crops provide while debunking common challenges with market access and establishment

clock 27 July 2023 • 3 min read
Harvest concerns sparked by heavy rainfall

Arable

Harvest concerns sparked by heavy rainfall

As the nationwide rainfall continues to halt combining, growers are nervous about the lack of dry weather predicted in the forecast, however, hope still remains for crop quality

clock 25 July 2023 • 3 min read
Free app to help potato growers manage disease risk

Arable

Free app to help potato growers manage disease risk

The new myFIELD app provides growers with access to crop-specific weather information and agronomy decision support tools in an easy to use digital platform that can be tailored to each individual field

clock 24 July 2023 • 2 min read
Harvest 2023: Positive start despite catchy weather

Arable

Harvest 2023: Positive start despite catchy weather

Although recent rainfall has forced intermittent harvesting, we heard from growers around the country who remain positive about grain quality and yield

clock 20 July 2023 • 3 min read
Scientists are now using artificial intelligence to monitor biodiversity

Arable

Scientists are now using artificial intelligence to monitor biodiversity

Scientists are using automated wildlife sensors and artificial intelligence (AI) over the next four years to demonstrate the effectiveness of agri-environment and peatland restoration schemes in improving biodiversity

clock 20 July 2023 • 2 min read
'Getting back to basics' key to improving soil health

Arable

'Getting back to basics' key to improving soil health

Five farmers agree that getting ‘back to the basics’ and good crop rotations are key to improving soil health and managing grass weeds

clock 19 July 2023 • 3 min read
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