Tillage
Video: UK farmer smashes world wheat yield record with 16t/ha
A farmer in the UK has broken the world record for harvesting the highest-yielding wheat crop ever recorded after he...
Oil Seed Rape
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Why is early vigour important in winter oilseed rape?
Early vigour will become increasingly important in future winter oilseed rape crops, according to Brian O’Connor of the Department of Agriculture....
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Why spring beans are key on rugby star Rory Best's 1,200-acre farm
Spring beans work tremendously well as a break within a tillage rotation, according to Irish rugby star Rory Best. The...
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Winter crops 10 days behind normal growth rates
Winter tillage crops are up to 10 days behind normal growth rates, according to Teagasc. It says that most wheat...
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Good weather brings infestations of pollen beetle to oilseed rape crops
Heavy infestations of pollen beetle are now apparent in winter oilseed rape crops across the south east of the country,...
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UK's winter-drilled crops in good condition
The latest crops report from the UK’s Agricultural Development and Advisory Service (ADAS) reveals that winter-drilled crops were in good...
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EU rapeseed acreage significantly down
EU rapeseed production is expected to fall by as much as 7% this year, compared to 2014, according to figures...
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Adoption of GM crops would benefit farmers, says UK cereal association
The adoption of genetically-modified (GM) cereals and oilseeds crops could benefit farmers, consumers and the animal feed supply chain, while...
Agri-Business
Falling oil prices to impact positively on EU farm production costs
The lower oil prices projected for the next 12 months will lead to a reduction in energy-related production costs across all...
Tillage
Teagasc tillage update confirms excellent crop establishment
All winter cereal crops have tillered well, according to the most recent Teagasc tillage updates. Its advisors say that barley grew...
Agri-Business
'Cheaper oil prices are here to stay, for the near future'
International oil prices are unlikely to strengthen in the near future, according to Arthur Marshall, an analyst with the UK’s...
Tillage
Weather factors impacting on oilseed rape and soya markets
According to the Home Grown Cereals Authority (HGCA) in the UK, the prospects of record-breaking oilseed rape and soya bean...