Welsh farm experience of drilling OSR in early October
Mitigating establishment risks for winter oilseed rape will be at the forefront of growers’ minds…
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BYDV tolerance proves its worth
One of the first crops of the six row BYDV tolerant winter barley, Rafaela, has…
Top tips for drilling a successful oilseed rape crop
Farmers preparing to plant oilseed rape in August and September are being advised to follow…
Norfolk farmer diversifies income and boosts soil health with Miscanthus
Norfolk farmer, Adam Brewer, is planning for the future by diversifying his income and looking…
Clubroot is patchy, diverse and requires targeted treatment
A tailored plan is required to contain the spread of clubroot and sustain the production…
Testing ‘virtual agronomy’ on new barley variety
Could Scandinavian spring barley variety Salome be a viable option for commercial use in the…
Study shows the costs of reseeding permanent pasture
Reseeding permanent pasture initially contributes to climate change and doesn’t increase yields beyond the first…
Tips for strong OSR establishment this autumn
While the importance of establishing oilseed rape in the autumn is well understood, the proper…
Is purchasing straight nitrogen the best value?
Ian Lingham, Hutchinsons Crop Nutrition Specialist in the west, asks if purchasing straight nitrogen is…
Wrapped bale bonanza in the north-west
North-West contractor Steve Jones of Hoof Trimming Ltd based at Tarporley, has been working flat…