Arable Farming

Farmers who want to increase soil organic matter and health – while also reducing their CO2 footprint – should consider fermenting their manure rather than composting it, according to crop nutrition experts, Agriton.

Over 70 per cent of oilseed rape crops drilled before August 21, 2019 will be taken to harvest this year, compared to less than 50 per cent of those drilled after August 31.

Cereals Live saw the launch of a number of new programmes which will supply growers with new information on the sustainability of their farms.

Crops received a much-welcomed drink as the first rainfall in months for some fell across many areas of the UK last week.

Last week much of the UK received its first splash of rain in months, after May 2020 was named the driest since records began.

June 2020 Arable Farming Issue

In conjunction with Bayer we will be keeping track of winter wheat crop development this season as emergence is likely to be variable following the challenging conditions.

Recently elected Tenant Farmers Association chairman, Mark Coulman is keen to ensure tenants do not miss out when the transition is made to the Environmental Land Management scheme.

The unprecedented number of aphids being found in sugar beet crops are presenting a serious ongoing challenge to virus control this season, with risk of transmission said to be very high.