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What’s been going on in the agricultural industry? 21 June – 28 June 2023

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

Charities declare that we will need roughly £4.4 billion per year for nature-friendly farming to be possible; one farmer in Norfolk has been testing a fertiliser made out of cocoa shells to see how it performs; new technology to detect root crop diseases has almost finished the testing phase.

New winter barley impresses on disease resistance and yields

A farmer from Essex shares information about Caravelle, his new winter barley crop which he says is the ‘healthiest looking of the five varieties’ he is currently growing.

https://www.fwi.co.uk/arable/barley/new-winter-barley-impresses-on-disease-resistance-and-yields

Norfolk grower tests chocolate waste fertiliser in wheat

Recently Nestle created a fertiliser made out of cocoa shells. One farmer in Norfolk has been testing the fertiliser to see how it performs.

https://www.fwi.co.uk/arable/crop-management/nutrition-and-fertiliser/chocolate-waste-fertiliser-being-tested-on-norfolk-farm

Crop Watch: choose wheats with good disease resistance for next season

Farmers Weekly explores what you need to know on your farm for the weeks ahead in the latest edition of Crop Watch.

https://www.fwi.co.uk/arable/crop-watch/crop-watch-choose-wheats-with-good-disease-resistance-for-next-season

Video: mechanical hoes offer solution as herbicide resistance builds

Farmers Weekly explores what you need to know about mechanical hoes and how they may help on your farm.

https://www.fwi.co.uk/arable/crop-management/weed-management/video-mechanical-hoes-offer-solution-as-herbicide-resistance-builds

Guidance launched to maximise the value of maleic hydrazide in potato crops

UPL, a crop protection manufacturer, shares a reminder about the importance of maleic hydrazide when it comes to growing potatoes.

https://www.farmersguide.co.uk/guidance-launched-to-maximise-the-value-of-maleic-hydrazide-in-potato-crops/

New root crop disease technology enters final stage of testing

New technology to detect root crop diseases has almost finished the testing phase.

https://www.farminguk.com/news/new-root-crop-disease-technology-enters-final-stage-of-testing_62876.html

At least £4.4bn a year needed for nature-friendly farming, charities say

Charities declare that we will need roughly £4.4 billion per year for nature-friendly farming to be possible.

https://www.farminguk.com/news/at-least-4-4bn-a-year-needed-for-nature-friendly-farming-charities-say_62865.html

 

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What’s been going on in the agricultural industry? 7 June – 21 June 2023

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

Autonomous robots may soon be making entrances onto farms in the UK; a new research initiative taking place may be helpful for working out whether it’s possible to enhance atmospheric carbon capture alongside soil sequestration in arable and forage crops; Farmers could soon be growing baked beans on their farms following a research project conducted by the University of Warwick.

Why blackgrass is so bad in 2023 and what to do about it

Why might blackgrass be so bad for your farm this year? Farmers Weekly shares the key things to keep in mind.

https://www.fwi.co.uk/arable/crop-management/weed-management/blackgrass/why-blackgrass-is-so-bad-in-2023-and-what-to-do-about-it

Crop Watch: plan for cleaner wheats and grassweed control

Farmers Weekly explores the main things to be aware of in the coming time ahead in the latest edition of Crop Watch.

https://www.fwi.co.uk/arable/crop-watch/crop-watch-plan-for-cleaner-wheats-and-grassweed-control

Why stem weevil has been a problem in OSR

Farmers throughout the country have been struggling with stem weevil throughout the past several months in their oilseed rape. This may possibly have been caused by moving drilling dates forward.

https://www.fwi.co.uk/arable/crop-management/pests/cereals-2023-why-stem-weevil-has-been-a-problem-in-osr

Carbon capture research to assess crop sequestration

A new research initiative taking place may be helpful for working out whether it’s possible to enhance atmospheric carbon capture alongside soil sequestration in arable and forage crops.

https://www.fwi.co.uk/arable/land-preparation/soils/carbon-capture-research-to-assess-crop-sequestration

Cereals 2023: fully autonomous robots set for delivery to UK farms

Autonomous robots may soon be making entrances onto farms in the UK.

https://www.fwi.co.uk/machinery/technology/cereals-2023-fully-autonomous-robots-set-for-delivery-to-uk-farms

Soil expert shares key to soil success at Groundswell

How are other farmers getting success with their soil? One soil expert shares his insights.

https://www.farmersguide.co.uk/soil-expert-shares-key-to-soil-success-at-groundswell/

Baked beans could become a crop of choice for British growers

Farmers could soon be growing baked beans on their farms following a research project conducted by the University of Warwick.

https://www.farmersguide.co.uk/baked-beans-could-become-a-crop-of-choice-for-british-growers/

Expanded Sustainable Farming Incentive offer to roll out from August

An enhanced Sustainable Farming Incentive offer will be rolling out from August this year.

https://www.farminguk.com/news/expanded-sustainable-farming-incentive-offer-to-roll-out-from-august_62830.html

Arable farmers facing ‘more than 50% drop’ in profits this year

Recent statistics show that arable farmers are experiencing a more than 50% drop in profits in 2023.

https://www.farminguk.com/news/arable-farmers-facing-more-than-50-drop-in-profits-this-year_62772.html

 

If the research succeeds, will you be growing baked beans on your farm?

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What’s been going on in the agricultural industry? 10 – 23 May 2023

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

Massive amounts of cereal crops remain unsold from last harvest; fungicide chemistry may be just the thing to help you get through challenges this season; beet growers are advices to stay alert for peach potato aphids.

Crop Watch: costs soar with rampant chocolate spot and septoria

Discover the latest updates in crops and weather with the latest edition of Crop Watch.

https://www.fwi.co.uk/arable/crop-watch/crop-watch-costs-soar-with-rampant-chocolate-spot-and-septoria

What the new OSR varieties bring to the market

What do the new OSR variants mean for the arable farming market? Farmers Weekly explores what you need to know.

https://www.fwi.co.uk/arable/variety-selection/what-the-new-osr-varieties-bring-to-the-market

Large volumes of cereals still on farm from last year’s harvest

A staggering number of cereal crops are still unsold from the last harvest. This is causing growing concern among farmers who were storing approximately 17% additional wheat over the past few months than in the year before.

https://www.fwi.co.uk/business/markets-and-trends/crop-prices/large-volumes-of-cereals-still-on-farm-from-last-years-harvest

How slugs in wheat are being tackled through farm-based research

Pests plaguing your farm? One farmer from Cambridgeshire asserts that farm-based research may just be the answer.

https://www.fwi.co.uk/arable/crop-management/pests/how-farm-based-research-hopes-to-tackle-slugs-in-wheat

Beet growers advised to check for peach potato aphids

If you’re growing beet, there’s a particular pest you should be on the lookout for: peach-potato aphids. Farmers Weekly explores what to do when your farm is invaded by these pests.

https://www.fwi.co.uk/arable/crop-management/pests/beet-growers-advised-to-check-for-peach-potato-aphids

£15m available to help farmers enhance the landscape

The government making £15 million available for farmers to help enhance the landscape as part of the Landscape Recovery scheme.

https://www.fwi.co.uk/news/environment/15m-available-to-help-farmers-enhance-the-landscape

Growers and agronomists report positive benefits of drilling primed Tennyson

Agri agronomist David Vine shares his thoughts on growing oilseed rape and the gamble it entails in this article for Farmers Guide.

https://www.farmersguide.co.uk/growers-and-agronomists-report-positive-benefits-of-drilling-primed-tennyson/

Biologicals offer a cost-effective solution to reducing nitrogen applications

How could using biologicals positively influence you and your farm? Reduce costs and improve the health of your plants with biologicals rather than nitrogen applications.

https://www.farmersguide.co.uk/biologicals-offer-a-cost-effective-solution-to-reducing-nitrogen-applications/

Tackle the season’s challenges with the latest fungicide chemistry

Fungicide chemistry may just be how you can mitigate your challenges this season.

https://www.farmersguide.co.uk/tackle-the-seasons-challenges-with-the-latest-fungicide-chemistry/

Welsh farm leaders slam ‘missed opportunities’ in Wales’ Ag Bill

Several leaders in farming have expressed dismay at the Agricultural Bill in Wales.

https://www.farminguk.com/news/welsh-farm-leaders-slam-missed-opportunities-in-wales-ag-bill_62629.html

 

How do you intend to tackle farming challenges this season? Will you be using fungicide chemistry?

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What’s been going on in the agricultural industry? 3 – 10 May 2023

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

This week, news has been centered around improving sustainability in farming. New tech may improve how soil carbon is measured; biological seed treatments could enhance efficiency of nutrient use and Canada becomes the latest country to give the green light to gene-edited crops.

Crop Watch: sprayers dodging showers and maize drilling horror

Farmer’s Weekly shares what you need to know about in the months ahead in this week’s Crop Watch.

https://www.fwi.co.uk/arable/crop-watch/crop-watch-sprayers-dodging-showers-and-maize-drilling-horror

How new tech aims to improve soil carbon measurement

How can soil carbon measuring become more accurate? New tech may make carbon measuring more accurate than ever.

https://www.fwi.co.uk/arable/land-preparation/soils/how-new-tech-aims-to-improve-soil-carbon-measurement

Gloomy and cold spring threatens to dent crop yields

Farmers across the UK are hoping for some relief from the cold and wet May weather. Especially concerning is the impact that the gloomy weather has been having on crop yields. This article shares more about how the weather is threatening to dent crop yields.

https://www.fwi.co.uk/arable/gloomy-and-cold-spring-threatens-to-dent-crop-yields

Canada gives green light to gene-edited crops

Canada is the latest country to confirm that it will be going ahead with gene edited crops, one of the latest scientific developments in farming.

https://www.fwi.co.uk/arable/canada-gives-green-light-to-gene-edited-crops

New biological seed treatment to enhance nutrient use efficiency

Farmers Guide shares how UK farmers may soon start to reap the benefits of a seed treatment announced by Syngenta and Unium Bioscience.

https://www.farmersguide.co.uk/new-biological-seed-treatment-to-enhance-nutrient-use-efficiency/

New incentives launched to alleviate barriers to sustainable farming practices

McCain Foods and NatWest have both united to reduce barriers in the way of sustainable farming practices.

https://www.farmersguide.co.uk/new-incentives-launched-to-alleviate-barriers-to-sustainable-farming-practices/

How could likely Companies House reforms affect rural business?

Will recent companies house reforms have a major effect on UK rural businesses? Farming UK discusses the implications of recent legislation from the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS).

https://www.farminguk.com/news/how-could-likely-companies-house-reforms-affect-rural-business-_62562.html

UK invests £3m to develop and test new sustainable fertilisers

The UK Government recently announced funding to go towards creating new alternative fertilisers to improve sustainability.

https://www.farminguk.com/news/uk-invests-3m-to-develop-and-test-new-sustainable-fertilisers_62565.html

 

How are you improving sustainability on your farm? Are you taking specific measures to be more eco-friendly?

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