Agronomy

British Farming Awards reaches landmark milestone

Cutting back nitrogen rates on milling wheat could see grain protein drop off much more sharply than yield, so growers will need to weigh up their options this spring.

Crops grown in regenerative systems have a healthier nutritional profile than the same crops grown conventionally, a new study has found.

It is estimated around 75 per cent of sugar beet seed will be treated with the Cruiser SB (thiamexotham) seed treatment granted emergency authorisation this season.

For the first time since 2019, England’s sugar beet growers will have access to the neonicotinoid seed dressing, Cruiser SB (thiamexotham). 

Popular Countryside Stewardship option AB15 two-year sown legume fallow saw a 9 per cent increase in payment rate this year, guaranteeing growers £569/hectare/year for the five year agreement.

A lack of guidance surrounding sustainable farming means the UK may be ‘sleepwalking into its own food crisis’, an MP has cautioned.

THE NFU president has launched a scathing attack on the contradictory nature of Government policy, branding its handling of the pig crisis a ‘disgrace’ and a ‘disaster’ and demanding that it come up with a coherent plan that delivers for British farming.

From 16-species mixes and clover understoreys to reduce nitrogen use, to the latest political updates, there was plenty to think about at the AHDB and NFU North West Crops conference. Emma Penny reports.

As spring drilling gets underway in some areas, a survey of more than 100 growers provides a unique insight into spring barley agronomy.