Things to consider before applying for agri-environment...
Farmers Weekly The fixed income from environmental schemes can prove especially valuable when grain prices are low, but farmers are being urged to make sure they fully understand what they are signing...
View ArticleTips on creating bee habitats on arable land
Farmers Weekly Creating farmland habitats for bees is a matter of putting the right measures in the right places, as well as maximising what is already available on the farm. Growers who follow expert...
View ArticleCatch crop deadline approaching to meet EFA requirements
Farmers Weekly Farmers who have chosen cover or catch crops as part of their 2015 ecological focus areas (EFAs) are being reminded that the clock is ticking to get them established. Richard Wordsworth,...
View ArticleCover crops offer farmers gains along with a hefty cost
Farmers Weekly Improved soil structure, higher organic matter, suppression of blackgrass, and increased yields. These are some of the benefits to support the introduction of cover crops into the...
View ArticleRecord yield for two-year miscanthus energy crop
Farmers Weekly A Norfolk arable grower has harvested a record yield for miscanthus this year, despite the crop being less than two years old. In a season that has seen record yields for wheat and...
View ArticleHarvest 2015: Cereals yields 14% above average - Adas
Farmers Weekly Cereal yields are up to 14% above average and of good quality, says Adas about harvest 2015 in its final harvest report published this week. It says yields were 7-14% above average...
View ArticleFirst UK sweet potato crop successfully grown in Kent
Farmers Weekly The first ever crop of sweet potatoes has been successfully grown in the UK on a farm in Kent after three years experimenting. Last week about 3t of sweet potatoes were lifted at Hill...
View ArticleHow to get the most out of your cover crops
Farmers Weekly Cover crops are finding a place in many rotations, as farmers look to improve their soil health, however, there are several factors to consider to get the most out of them. This is...
View ArticleHow cover crops can decimate blackgrass numbers
Farmers Weekly Cover crops have an essential role in tackling herbicide-resistant blackgrass by improving soil conditions to enable direct drilling of wheat on heavy land in spring. Results from the...
View ArticleMaize for AD now accounts for nearly 20% of total arable...
Farmers Weekly The area of arable crops grown specifically for bioenergy in the UK has increased more than threefold over the period 2008-14, according to government statistics. This rapid growth is...
View ArticleCover crops can cover your costs and give benefits
Farmers Weekly Cover crops can pay for themselves with higher subsequent crop yields and reduced spring cultivation, while giving long-term benefits to soil structure and blackgrass control. These...
View ArticleWhat’s involved in successfully growing Brussels sprouts?
Farmers Weekly Loved and loathed in equal measure, Brussels sprouts are the epitome of British taste. But while the shops are stocked ready for the festive period, it has taken months of preparation to...
View ArticleWhy growers should consider linseed for 2016
Farmers Weekly A combination of oilseed rape falling out of favour, the low cost of growing linseed and a high yielding, early maturing variety is fuelling renewed interest in the crop. On top of this...
View ArticleOat yields being held back by low fertiliser rates
Farmers Weekly Oats will become just as healthy for growers as they are for consumers, providing the supply chain continues to work together to maintain the pace of improvements in yield, quality and...
View ArticleVideo: Are cover crops suitable for Northern growers?
Farmers Weekly Cover crops may be at the height of arable farming fashion right now but growers in the north of England and Scotland have been warned they should not blindly follow the crowd without...
View ArticleDiscover the secrets to successfully growing leeks
Farmers Weekly Like wheat, leeks thrive in the British climate and growers face the same challenges as their cereal counterparts – including insects developing pyrethroid resistance and a dwindling...
View ArticleFind niche market and add value to beat poor grain prices
Farmers Weekly One agricultural entrepreneur believes arable growers should seek opportunities to add value to their own crops to help beat commodity-driven price slumps. Market prices for crops such...
View ArticleSwap second wheat for triticale to lift margins
Farmers Weekly Replacing second wheat with triticale can lift gross margins by £27/ha, according to the latest Adas report. While triticale is not currently widely grown in the UK, previous trials...
View ArticleShort-term benefits pay for cover crop establishment
Farmers Weekly The short-term benefits of improved nutrient capture and weed suppression pay for the cost of establishing a cover crop, according to new data. This then leaves the longer-term benefits...
View ArticleGet more from cover crops at Cereals 2016 soil pit
Farmers Weekly Cover crops have a key role in improving the structure of soils, however, selecting the right species for the required job is critical with widely different rooting characteristics For...
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