No-till growers produce a tonne of wheat for £23/tonne less than the average UK farm, according to the latest analysis of benchmarking data by Land Family Business.
BASIS has launched a trainee membership scheme for those in the first stages of developing a successful career in the crop production and agronomy industry.
Spring oats have grown in popularity in recent years, but ‘sparse and ancient’ best practice agronomy information for the crop led to the formation of the Spring Oat Forum, hosted by AHDB and Gowlett Grain.
EAMUs have been granted for herbicides in linseed and rye.
Soils were at, or close to saturation, across almost all of the country at the end of last month, which has contributed to recent flooding events in some areas.
UK growers of oilseed rape must focus on their sustainability credentials, with the ban on neonicotinoids here to stay, NFU combinable crops board chairman Matt Culley has said.
Farmers can hear from TV stars Julian Norton and Amanda Owen at two online Q&A events.
Potato growers have gone into 2021 with a little more confidence, with some price rises for packing material.
The TFA have also urged tenants to be careful what they sign in new farm business tenancy agreements, even where it looks as if they may have access
Britains, Europe’s oldest specialist in agricultural toys and collectables, will re-release 7,500 units of its original Fordson Major Tractor to celebrate its 100-year anniversary.