Arable

Bayer has joined the cross-industry group developing the easyconnect closed transfer system (CTS) in line with CropLife Europe’s commitment to make CTS universally available to European farmers and operators by 2030.

Graeme Skinner, independent potato agronomist and director of Provenance Potatoes, said it had been one of the most difficult seasons he could remember

Romania and Ukraine will be major players on the international stage, as both countries report decent quality and better than average yields.

September 2021 Arable Farming Issue

With 2021 oilseed rape yields pegged to sit slightly above the five-year average and prices at all-time highs, the crop has helped to redeem itself this harvest.

Rothamsted Research has been granted permission by Defra to run a series of field trials of wheat that has been genome edited.

It has been a bumper year for wild oats and an integrated approach to control is needed to get on top of the weed for next season.

Farmers in the Midlands have until September 15 to apply for the final Farm to Tap scheme, focused on protecting water from metaldehyde.

Demand has increased from farmers receiving high crop prices but there has also been challenges in supply

With some good-looking forage maize crops this season, there is a strong argument for preserving that potential. What can be done to guard against the multiple threats in the clamp?