Fourth-generation Yorkshire farmer beds down pigs with Miscanthus
A fourth-generation farmer who has been involved in arable farming for more than 40 years,…
Browsing: Agronomy
Hold your nerve: keep wheat drills under wraps to beat black-grass
Mike Thornton, head of crop production for agronomy firm ProCam recommends growers should hold their…
Organic wheat blends save on labour, boost yields and benefit wildlife
A Somerset organic farm has enjoyed its best-ever harvest this summer, thanks to a robust…
Worcestershire farmer’s investment in Miscanthus crops is paying off
Planning ahead and nurturing his crop is paying dividends for Kidderminster-based sheep farmer, Marcus Wilson,…
Simplicity – the Ultimate Sophistication?
Head of Yara UK Agronomy advises that an NPKS approach is a good option for…
LG Astronomer is best of the Group’s 3’s on Hants farm
The biscuit wheat LG Astronomer was the best performing of five Group 3 varieties grown…
New NFU report sets out importance of soil in food production
NFU launches Foundation of Food report that highlights why good soil health is crucial to…
Scots scientists to spearhead urgent EU research into how climate change is impacting our ability to grow crops
A Scottish scientist is to co-lead an elite project group of 22 European partners, looking…
Lessons from black-grass management could help with ryegrass control
Italian ryegrass (Lolium multiflorum) is becoming an increasing problem in many areas of the countryDr…
Rothamsted joins LEAF’s network of innovation centres
Rothamsted’s 400-hectare site in Harpenden, Hertfordshire today became the latest site to join a network…