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What to consider before committing to energy crops
Arable News

What to consider before committing to energy crops

Energy crops for anaerobic digestion can offer attractive alternatives for combinable crop growers, but what should farmers bear in mind before committing to a deal to produce crops or let land?

clock 02 June 2024 • 7 min read
Arable News

High septoria year calls for robust fungicide programs

With the growing season being described as a high septoria year, growers are being encouraged to incorporate robust fungicide programs, but to match spend with crop potential

clock 26 May 2024 • 3 min read
'Step change' offered by new fungicide
Arable News

'Step change' offered by new fungicide

A new SDHI fungicide claiming to offer potency, stamina and yield benefits for a range of arable crops, including wheat and barley, has been granted authorisation into the British market

clock 12 May 2024 • 4 min read
Crop it Like it's Hot
Crop it Like It's Hot podcast: Three Nuffield Scholars talk project plans including farm data, knowledge sharing and travel plans
Crop It Like Its Hot

Crop it Like It's Hot podcast: Three Nuffield Scholars talk project plans including farm data, knowledge sharing and travel plans

Take a deep dive with us into three Nuffield Farming Scholarship projects, ahead of their international travels later this year

clock 19 February 2024 • 1 min read
Crop it Like It's Hot podcast: A crash course in cover crops
Crop It Like Its Hot

Crop it Like It's Hot podcast: A crash course in cover crops

Tune into the latest episode of Crop It Like It’s Hot to hear all things cover crop selection, nutrient management and destruction.

clock 23 December 2022 • 1 min read
Crop it Like it's Hot podcast: Growing a resilient rotation
Crop It Like Its Hot

Crop it Like it's Hot podcast: Growing a resilient rotation

Crop it Like it’s Hot is produced by Arable Farming and The CropTec Show. It aims to provide an alternative way of keeping up with agronomy and arable developments.

clock 14 November 2020 • 1 min read
Combinable Crops
World weather woes boost grain market
Combinable Crops

World weather woes boost grain market

Global weather patterns are impacting grain markets, which could give a little comfort to British growers expecting their smallest harvest in years

clock 11 June 2024 • 1 min read
Have you considered growing hemp?
Combinable Crops

Have you considered growing hemp?

With recent changes to hemp licensing laws, we investigate what hemp is legally used for in the UK, how to grow it and Governmental policy surrounding the alternative crop

clock 02 June 2024 • 5 min read
How one Leicestershire grower is nurturing his rain-hit wheat
Combinable Crops

How one Leicestershire grower is nurturing his rain-hit wheat

On one Leicestershire farm, wheat plantings were not as delayed as others, but they still suffered. Nevertheless, farmer Will Oliver remains committed to maximising their potential

clock 19 February 2024 • 4 min read
Arable Machinery
John Deere R975i sprayer - a comfortable self-propelled alternative?
Machinery

John Deere R975i sprayer - a comfortable self-propelled alternative?

When your sprayer needs updating but you are happy with the brand you have, one option is to ‘go large’. Jane Carley meets an operator who has traded up to the John Deere R975i.

clock 02 February 2024 • 6 min read
Tines save time and money for Nottinghamshire farmer
Machinery

Tines save time and money for Nottinghamshire farmer

Tine drills have been the saving grace for many in this soggy season, but for a Nottinghamshire farm, the low disturbance tine is the start of a whole new way of working. Jane Carley reports.

clock 06 January 2024 • 5 min read
Tech from CropTec 2023
Machinery

Tech from CropTec 2023

Spray technology, field data collection and drill customisation were some of the features at this year's CropTec, held at the NAEC at Stoneleigh for the first time.

clock 30 November 2023 • 3 min read
Root Crops
Alternating modes of activity essential to blight programmes
Root Crops

Alternating modes of activity essential to blight programmes

A root crops update from Hutchinsons agronomist, Daryll Shailes

clock 02 June 2024 • 4 min read
Fodder beet gives contractors a lift
Machinery

Fodder beet gives contractors a lift

Adding lifting sugar beet and fodder beet to Trivett and Sons’ portfolio of services is an added benefit of purchasing a reconditioned harvester to handle their own crops

clock 04 January 2024 • 6 min read
Storms hit potato harvest
Potatoes

Storms hit potato harvest

The UK potato crop is expected be one of the smallest on record this year

clock 02 November 2023 • 3 min read
Agronomy
What to consider when selecting a crop variety
Agronomy

What to consider when selecting a crop variety

Selecting the right variety is the cornerstone of any arable rotation and we learn some top tips from farmer and agronomist Rob Beaumont, about what guidance is available and what varieties are sparking interest this year

clock 02 June 2024 • 7 min read
Planning for T3 fungicide applications
Agronomy

Planning for T3 fungicide applications

With a challenging start to the year, Ash Ellwood chats to a crop production specialist about the potential disease season ahead and what growers can do to prepare for T3 fungicide applications

clock 02 June 2024 • 4 min read
Varying crop progress across the regions
Agronomy

Varying crop progress across the regions

After a challenging autumn and start to the winter, we caught up with six agronomists from different UK regions to discuss how crops are looking and what the next steps might be for growers

clock 22 February 2024 • 8 min read
Sustainable Farming
How to incorporate forage production into arable enterprises
Sustainable Farming

How to incorporate forage production into arable enterprises

With a growing numbers of arable producers diversifying to include a mixed farming approach, Arable Farming finds out what is involved when switching from crops to forage and fodder

clock 11 June 2024 • 4 min read
Have you considered growing hemp?
Combinable Crops

Have you considered growing hemp?

With recent changes to hemp licensing laws, we investigate what hemp is legally used for in the UK, how to grow it and Governmental policy surrounding the alternative crop

clock 02 June 2024 • 5 min read
Meeting net zero targets must be made simpler
Environment

Meeting net zero targets must be made simpler

As farmers are asked to do more on environmental goals, clarity and consistency is essential in measuring outcomes. Farmers Guardian report from the Leaf Conference

clock 09 February 2024 • 2 min read
Grain Prices
Global surplus hits 2023 wheat prices
Prices & Trends

Global surplus hits 2023 wheat prices

International factors are driving the grain market, with the prospect of more Black Sea wheat and a delayed order for French wheat by the Chinese putting pressure on prices.

clock 29 November 2023 • 2 min read
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Ashleigh Ellwood

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