Category: Industry news

Discover industry updates from the last several weeks, handpicked. Let’s find out what’s been going on.

A maize breeder has an optimistic view that treated maize seed will remain available for farmers to use in the season to come; farmers that are growing oats have been advised to think thoroughly about their grassweed pressure; the heatwave at the beginning of September has had a massive impact on moisture content on farms.

Field choice is key as oat growers lose grassweed herbicides

Farmers that are growing oats have been advised to think thoroughly about their grassweed pressure. Changes in approval mean that there aren’t any options for grassweed herbicide.

https://www.fwi.co.uk/arable/crop-management/weed-management/field-choice-is-key-as-oat-growers-lose-grassweed-herbicides

 

No insecticide wheat yields over 10t/ha for Norfolk grower

A farmer in Norfolk has had success during this year’s harvest with his no-insecticide wheat yields over 10t/ha.

https://www.fwi.co.uk/arable/wheat/no-insecticide-wheat-yields-over-10t-ha-for-norfolk-grower

 

Farmers turn to wildflowers and bird cover after costly harvest

Some farmers throughout the UK are thinking about growing more crops for pollinators and wild birds in line with the Sustainable Farming Incentives. After a difficult harvest, many farmers are reconsidering their choices when it comes to growing crops.

https://www.fwi.co.uk/business/business-management/agricultural-transition/farmers-turn-to-wildflowers-and-bird-cover-after-costly-harvest

 

Harvest 2023: heatwave brings down moisture levels

The heatwave at the beginning of September has had a massive impact on moisture content on farms.

https://www.fwi.co.uk/arable/harvest/harvest-2023-heatwave-brings-down-moisture-levels

 

Glyphosate ‘critical’ for regenerative farming, says Coffey

Terese Coffey, environment secretary, claims that glyphosate is crucial for regenerative farming – Defra is ensuring that glyphosate is available for farmers to use to ensure that regenerative farming remains on track.

https://www.fwi.co.uk/arable/glyphosate-critical-for-regenerative-farming-says-coffey

 

Maize breeder predicts favourable decision on UK seed treatment ban

A maize breeder has an optimistic view that treated maize seed will remain available for farmers to use in the season to come.

https://www.farmersguide.co.uk/arable/weed-pest-management/maize-breeder-predicts-favourable-decision-on-uk-seed-treatment-ban/

 

Transporting sugar beet safely – guidance on the rules

Farmers Guide shares advice on safe transportation of sugar beet.

https://www.farmersguide.co.uk/arable/sugar-beet/transporting-sugar-beet-safely-guidance-on-the-rules/

 

Defra’s SFI scheme opens today after delays and criticism

Defra’s SFI scheme is now open.

https://www.farminguk.com/news/defra-s-sfi-scheme-opens-today-after-delays-and-criticism_63313.html

 

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Discover industry updates from the last several weeks, handpicked. Let’s find out what’s been going on.

A farmer in Northamptonshire is using a drone in order to reduce his use of nitrogen fertiliser by a third of its previous use; Farmers Weekly shares the latest updates about Harvest 2023; A new resource is available for farmers to learn more about the new photo ID requirements coming into play this autumn for ammonium nitrate fertilisers.

Northants wheat grower cuts his nitrogen by using a drone

A farmer in Northamptonshire is using a drone in order to reduce his use of nitrogen fertiliser by a third of its previous use.

https://www.fwi.co.uk/arable/crop-management/nutrition-and-fertiliser/northants-wheat-grower-cuts-his-nitrogen-by-using-a-drone

The app helping UK sugar beet farmers to set crop prices

Making decisions about pricing is no easy task. Sugar beet growers may soon get to relax a little, however, with the help of a useful app from the Czarnikow Group.

https://www.fwi.co.uk/arable/the-app-helping-uk-sugar-beet-farmers-to-set-crop-prices

Harvest 2023: late cut spring barley struggles for yield

Farmers Weekly shares the latest updates about Harvest 2023.

https://www.fwi.co.uk/arable/harvest/harvest-2023-late-cut-spring-barley-struggles-for-yield-quality-mixed

Free resource to help raise awareness of new fertiliser photo ID requirements

A new resource is available for farmers to learn more about the new photo ID requirements coming into play this autumn for ammonium nitrate fertilisers.

https://www.farmersguide.co.uk/arable/fertilisers/free-resource-to-help-raise-awareness-of-new-fertiliser-photo-id-requirements/

How can green fertilisers transform the food system?

Farmers Guide explores the implications that green fertilisers may have on the food system.

https://www.farmersguide.co.uk/arable/fertilisers/green-fertiliser-feeding-the-world/

Growers needed for NFU’s harvest survey after difficult season

The NFU are looking for participants for the annual harvest survey to understand yields after a difficult growing season.

https://www.farminguk.com/news/growers-needed-for-nfu-s-harvest-survey-after-difficult-season_63198.html

 

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Discover industry updates from the last several weeks, handpicked. Let’s find out what’s been going on.

A new trial is being launched by Morrisons to support British growers; farmers across the UK are noticing low nitrogen levels in malting barley; one farm in Devon has been fined £60,000 after a worker was electrocuted by 11,000 volt overhead power lines.

Harvest 2023: quality woes with milling wheat downgrades

Farmers across the UK are noticing low nitrogen levels in malting barley. Discover other observations ahead of harvest 2023.

https://www.fwi.co.uk/arable/harvest/harvest-2023-quality-woes-with-milling-wheat-downgrades

Cereal growers urged to cut BYDV threat by controlling ‘green bridge’

UK farmers are being encouraged to reduce barley yellow dwarf virus through careful control of ‘green bridge’ on their farms.

https://www.fwi.co.uk/arable/crop-management/disease-management/cereal-growers-urged-to-cut-bydv-threat-by-controlling-green-bridge

Pyrethroid spray approved for flax beetle in linseed

Are you hoping to establish linseed in the spring to come? There’s a pyrethroid spray that you can use as an insecticide against the flax flea beetle in spring linseed.

https://www.fwi.co.uk/arable/crop-management/pests/pyrethroid-spray-approved-for-flax-beetle-in-linseed

How regen principles are being applied to potatoes for McCain

Discover how regenerative principles are being used by growers for McCain potato products.

https://www.fwi.co.uk/arable/potatoes/how-regen-principles-are-being-applied-to-potatoes-for-mccain

Farm fined £60,000 after driver is fatally electrocuted

One farm in Devon has been fined £60,000 after a worker was electrocuted by 11,000 volt overhead power lines.

https://www.fwi.co.uk/business/business-management/health-and-safety/farm-fined-60000-after-driver-is-fatally-electrocuted

UK farmers urged to engage in emission cutting pulse crop project

A major project concerning cutting emissions is looking for farmers across the UK to participate. This major project could be one of the biggest yet to get UK agriculture to achieve net zero.

https://www.farminguk.com/news/uk-farmers-urged-to-engage-in-emission-cutting-pulse-crop-project_63148.html

Unsettled weather continues to delay harvest progress, AHDB says

Harvest this year is experiencing some major delays thanks to the unpredictable British weather.

https://www.farminguk.com/news/unsettled-weather-continues-to-delay-harvest-progress-ahdb-says_63121.html

Morrisons launches new trial to support growers by covering all costs

A new trial is being launched by Morrisons to support British growers.

https://www.farminguk.com/news/morrisons-launches-new-trial-to-support-growers-by-covering-all-costs_63075.html

Genetic improvements to OSR varieties offer greater resistance to major diseases

New genetic improvements to OSR varities could be helpful for providing more resistance to diseases, including phoma, light leaf spot and verticillium.

https://www.farmersguide.co.uk/arable/genetic-improvements-to-osr-varieties-offer-greater-resistance-to-major-diseases/

 

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Discover industry updates from the last two weeks, handpicked. Let’s find out what’s been going on.

Farmers are dealing with the negative effects of the recent spell of dry weather; an outbreak of the Colorado beetle has been confirmed on a farm in Kent; there are concerns that the next general election may result in those in rural England being ‘left behind’ due to inequalities for rural businesses.

Colorado beetle outbreak confirmed in Kent potato field

An outbreak of the Colorado beetle has been confirmed on a farm in Kent. It’s the first time it has appeared since the late 1970s.

https://www.fwi.co.uk/arable/crop-management/pests/colorado-beetle-outbreak-confirmed-in-kent-potato-field

Nanofibre technology trialled to help manage wheat diseases

Nanofibre technology is being tested to see how effectively it helps to manage wheat diseases.

https://www.fwi.co.uk/arable/nanofibre-technology-trialled-to-help-manage-wheat-diseases

Farmer Focus: 27 dry days damage crop prospects

Farmers are dealing with the negative effects of the recent spell of dry weather.

https://www.fwi.co.uk/arable/farmer-focus/farmer-focus-27-dry-days-damage-crop-prospects

Arable farmers needed for £2.6m slug control project

Arable farmers are needed to assist with a slug control project funded by Defra.

https://www.fwi.co.uk/arable/crop-management/pests/arable-farmers-needed-for-2-6m-slug-control-project

Diversify grassland swards to reduce nitrogen use and boost yields

Recent guidance shares how you can reduce nitrogen use and improve your yields by diversifying grassland swards.

https://www.farmersguide.co.uk/diversify-grassland-swards-to-reduce-nitrogen-use-and-boost-yields/

Trial to explore the wider benefits of growing flax for regenerative textiles

A lab is testing how growing flax can be beneficial for regenerative textiles.

https://www.farmersguide.co.uk/trial-to-explore-the-wider-benefits-of-growing-flax-for-regenerative-textiles/

 

Polluters face unlimited penalties as government toughens legislation

The UK government is introducing stricter penalties for polluters.

https://www.farminguk.com/news/polluters-face-unlimited-penalties-as-government-toughens-legislation_62954.html

Rural England risks being ‘left further behind’ after general election

There are concerns that the next general election may result in those in rural England being ‘left behind’ due to inequalities for rural businesses.

https://www.farminguk.com/news/rural-england-risks-being-left-further-behind-after-general-election_62948.html

 

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Discover industry updates from the last week, handpicked. Let’s find out what’s been going on.

Farmers Weekly explores the findings from a five year trial on direct-drilling; Farmers Guide shares how one farm in Angus has developed a gin recipe that will reduce the need for synthetic fertilisers on farms; further investigations are taking place regarding how the government’s post-Brexit trade policy has impacted farmers.

How a hybrid regenerative system works on Bucks Monitor Farm

How is a farm in North Crawley using a hybrid regenerative system? Farmers Weekly shares insights.

https://www.fwi.co.uk/arable/how-a-hybrid-regenerative-system-works-on-bucks-monitor-farm   

Crop Watch: sugar beet weeds and mosaic virus in wheat 

Discover the things that may affect your farm in the weeks and months to come in this edition of Crop Watch from Farmers Weekly.

https://www.fwi.co.uk/arable/crop-watch/crop-watch-sugar-beet-weeds-and-mosaic-virus-in-wheat 

 

Direct-drilling: main findings from major five-year trial

Farmers Weekly explores the findings from a five year trial on direct-drilling.

https://www.fwi.co.uk/arable/establishment/drilling/direct-drilling-main-findings-from-major-five-year-trial 

 

How OSR variety choice helps crops survive flea beetle

How can crops better survive flea beetle? This article explores OSR variety choice and how it relates to surviving flea beetle.

https://www.fwi.co.uk/arable/osr/how-osr-variety-choice-helps-crops-survive-flea-beetle 

 

The benefits of applying worm casts to soils for farmers

Applying worm casts to soil can be incredibly beneficial for farmers. Farmers Weekly explores everything you need to know.

https://www.fwi.co.uk/arable/land-preparation/soils/the-benefits-of-applying-worm-casts-to-soils-for-farmers 

 

Pea-based gin a ‘game-changer’ for climate-friendly drinks

Could gin be the answers to your fertiliser struggles? Farmers Guide shares how one farm in Angus has developed a gin recipe that will reduce the need for synthetic fertilisers on farms.

https://www.farmersguide.co.uk/pea-based-gin-a-game-changer-for-climate-friendly-drinks/ 

 

MPs launch inquiry into UK’s trade deals and its impact on farmers

Further investigations are taking place regarding how the government’s post-Brexit trade policy has impacted farmers.

https://www.farminguk.com/news/mps-launch-inquiry-into-uk-s-trade-deals-and-its-impact-on-farmers_62746.html 

 

High production costs have impacted farmers’ mental health, NFU warns

The NFU has recently shared its concerns regarding how high production costs have affected the mental health of farmers.

https://www.farminguk.com/news/high-production-costs-have-impacted-farmers-mental-health-nfu-warns_62739.html 

 

UK scientists use molecular priming tech to curb climate impacts on crops

Climate change is impacting our crops throughout the UK. Here’s how some scientists are handling this issue with molecular priming techniques.

https://www.farminguk.com/news/uk-scientists-use-molecular-priming-tech-to-curb-climate-impacts-on-crops_62734.html 

 

Are high production costs impacting your mental health? What are your thoughts regarding the direct-drilling trial?

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Discover industry updates from the last week, handpicked. Let’s find out what’s been going on.

A split dose herbicide strategy may be the ticket to preventing weed spread in Maize; a new soil service can help farmers to analyse their soil; grain prices have fallen to less than half of what they were in 2022.

Variety blends: do they work in oilseed rape?

Could it possibly be beneficial for growers to plant more than one variety of oilseed rape in one field? This article explores how planting a variety of oilseed rape types may help to reduce the crop’s risk and make them more resilient.

https://www.fwi.co.uk/arable/osr/variety-blends-do-they-work-in-oilseed-rape

Crop Watch: high blackgrass levels and T3 spray strategies

Learn about what you need to prepare for in the month ahead in this edition of Crop Watch.

https://www.fwi.co.uk/arable/crop-watch/crop-watch-4

New soil service tests for plant available nutrients

A new service designed to analyse soil and its nutrient is now available for farmers to take advantage of.

https://www.fwi.co.uk/arable/land-preparation/soils/new-soil-service-tests-for-plant-available-nutrients

14 ways to stay safe this harvest

How can you stay safe this harvest season?

https://www.fwi.co.uk/arable/14-ways-to-stay-safe-this-harvest

Grain prices fall to less than half of 2022 peak

The prices of grains have fallen to below half of what it was this time in 2022.

https://www.fwi.co.uk/business/markets-and-trends/crop-prices/grain-prices-fall-to-less-than-half-of-2022-peak

Opinion: Cybersecurity is crucial to protect food supply

Cybersecurity is a vital investment for farmers to protect their supplies.

https://www.fwi.co.uk/news/opinion-cybersecurity-is-crucial-to-protect-food-supply

Prevent weed spread in maise with split dose herbicide strategy

How can you prevent weeds from spreading amongst your maise? A split dose herbicide strategy may be the answer for growers.

https://www.farmersguide.co.uk/prevent-weed-spread-in-maize-with-split-dose-herbicide-strategy/

Potatoes: now is the time to review your irrigation strategy

When is the best time to undertake a review of your irrigation strategy? Farmers Guide shares how now may just be the best time.

https://www.farmersguide.co.uk/potatoes-now-is-the-time-to-review-your-irrigation-strategy/

Defra awards projects £30m to spearhead sustainable food production

New farming projects funded by Defra have received up to £30 million to improve the sustainability of UK food production.

https://www.farminguk.com/news/defra-awards-projects-30m-to-spearhead-sustainable-food-production_62693.html

 

How will you be keeping safe through the long hours of harvest season? Are you making moves to work on your irrigation strategy?

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