Yorkshire farmer takes a pro-active approach to controlling black-grass

Philip Meadley of Grange Farm, East Yorkshire farms 600 acres. For the first time in a number of years, he will be planting 90-acres of spring crops as one of the approaches to...

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No-till Nuffield study influences farming approach

Twitter: @russbmckenzie Biog: Russ farms 750ha, spread over 17 miles and four units, between Cambs and Beds. He grows predominantly first wheats (mostly for seed) with winter barley, oilseed rape, spring beans and spring barley....

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Two brand new molecules from Dow AgroSciences approach the UK market

While there is growing concern on the reducing number of crop protection products, Dow AgroSciences is previewing an active ingredient that will power the next generation of broad-leaved weed herbicides.  Designed to specifically...

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Cropping, cultivation, GM, precision ag, R&D and big issues for Ag

Twitter: @Wyefarm Biog: We farm 500 acres of predominantly arable land in the heart of the Wye Valley at Ross-On-Wye. The whole Farm is tenanted from The Duchy of Cornwall. Our arable rotation involves Wheat,...

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UK production expansion to meet growing biologicals demand

Chemicals business BASF has doubled the capacity of its UK biologicals production facility in response to growing global demand for biocontrol crop protection solutions for agriculture and horticulture. BASF produces beneficial nematodes and...

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John Deere unveils new four-track 9RX Series tractors

John Deere’s first-ever four-track tractor will be making its UK show debut at CropTec. The new top of the range 9620RX model on display features a 620hp Stage IV 15-litre Cummins QSX engine,...

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BARCLAYS PREMIER LEAGUE TROPHY COMES TO CROPTEC SHOW

Visitors to CropTec on November 24 will be given the opportunity to admire the Barclays Premier League trophy. The iconic trophy will be on show on and visitors to the event will be...

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Arable farmers

Feed varieties favoured – wheat and barley

Twitter: @ChrisHewis Biog:  Chris Hewis manages a 280 ha mixed farm in Lincolnshire, growing winter wheat, winter and spring barley and winter oilseed rape. 40 ha of grass supports a suckler beef herd of...

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