Crops

A mixed farmer from Warwickshire who has diversified into growing and processing industrial hemp is calling on more farmers to consider the crop. 

Maintaining drains is key to keep them functioning but growers will need to replacement drainage eventually, according to Rob Burtonshaw of Farm Services, who spoke at the Drainage Hub.

After a dry April, many growers underestimated the septoria threat this season, said Bill Clark, technical director, NIAB.

Arable farmers are faced with testing decisions about the future direction of their businesses as they prepare for life without the safety net of direct payments.

With NFU Sugar and beet growers unimpressed by British Sugar’s indicative price offer of £25/t for 2022/23, growers are once again questioning the crop’s presence in their rotations.

With NFU Sugar and beet growers unimpressed by British Sugars indicative price offer of 25/t for 2022/23, growers are once again questioning the crops presence in their rotations.

USDA’s latest estimates of US planted area for corn took traders by surprise

In the second of our Great Cultivation Debate series, Mike Abram explores how cover crops change a rotation’s cultivations.

Italian ryegrass is arguably more difficult to control than black-grass, being less responsive to cultural controls, but a new herbicide is helping to get on top of the weed.

When describing integrated pest management (IPM) techniques, recording when you do not take action, such as not applying a chemical, could be just as important as noting when you do.