January 14, 2022
New guide to regenerative agriculture
A new guide that outlines the key principles of regenerative agriculture and the many benefits they can bring to modern farming systems has been released by leading agronomy company Agrovista.
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Arable & Crops
January 10, 2022
Managing Nitrogen with a realistic eye on yield potential
With Nitrogen prices at an all-time high, it is more important than ever that growers realistically evaluate the true yield potential of their crops. Chris Hoskins, Hutchinsons Digital Farming Manager for the South, shares his…
December 13, 2021
Spotlight on spring cereal cropping options
For those still to decide which crops and/or varieties to sow next spring, Hutchinsons technical manager Dick Neale and national seeds manager David Bouch highlight some options to consider.
November 29, 2021
Phacelia and oil radish uncovered as soil saviours
Growing phacelia or oil radish cover crops in vegetable rotations helps to build and stabilise soils - with a new trial revealing it could safeguard future productivity.
November 23, 2021
Look behind the Septoria headlines
As a result of the perfect ‘Septoria storm’ this spring, many wheat varieties have seen their Septoria resistance ratings drop.
November 23, 2021
Cover crop termination
The success of cover cropping is well documented to include correct species choice and establishment timing. However of equal importance is how best to terminate the cover crops.
October 13, 2021
Tips to mitigate the impact of high fertiliser prices
The unprecedented hike in nitrogen fertiliser prices, fuelled by surging wholesale gas markets, has left many farmers questioning how to reduce the inevitable impact this will have on 2022 crop margins.
September 29, 2021
The perfect storm
Septoria’s resurgence in 2021.
September 22, 2021
Early disease control in OSR
Use disease risk forecasts to plan appropriate and timely spray programmes for oilseed rape crops this autumn is the advice of Dr David Ellerton, technical director with Hutchinsons.
September 21, 2021
Moisture creates opportunity for late drilled oilseed rape
With soils still warm and moist from this year’s summer rainfall, there are still good opportunities for later drilled oilseed rape to establish well, says Liam Wilkinson, arable development officer for breeders Limagrain UK.
September 16, 2021
Reduce the risk of mycotoxins in maize silage this season
Take steps to minimise waste and preserve maximum quality.
