ArableFarming

News and views from the arable team

[Farmers Guardian @FarmersGuardian]

Latest arable podcast: How plant breeders bring new wheat varieties to market 🌾🎙️

Join us to delve into the science of plant breeding at DSV and listen to growers across the country discuss some favourite harvest dinners! 🌱 #CropItLikeItsHot

LISTEN NOW: https://t.co/NKBnlK0kTk

[ArableFarming @ArableFarming]

Growers are being urged to be vigilant as concerns mount over a new strain of yellow rust. ⚠️🌾

"It has definitely been the disease of the season."

READ MORE 🔽 https://t.co/vEKW04uiNo

[Farmers Guardian @FarmersGuardian]

📊Is the UK/US trade deal a win for British farmers? 🇺🇸🌾

[Farmers Guardian @FarmersGuardian]

Seven years ago, the Williams family diversified their mixed Herefordshire farm and began making gin to save waste fruit. 🙌🍹 - @PenrhosSpirits

🗣️ "One in five raspberries are waste, and we use 8,000 waste punnets a year."

READ MORE: https://t.co/QmY4zz9g6q

[ArableFarming @ArableFarming]

Following a week in which temperatures hit the high twenties in some areas of south-east England, potato crops have started to go into the ground ahead of schedule. 🌤️🥔

🗣️ "We are actually five weeks ahead of where we were last year."

READ MORE ⬇️ https://t.co/npRtihOhkW

[ArableFarming @ArableFarming]

Recent RL trial inspections have found signs of yellow rust on several winter wheat varieties. 🚨

ADVICE: Farmers and agronomists should inspect all varieties prior to final spray decisions and not rely on the RL ratings until we know more.

READ MORE ⬇️ https://t.co/VS4ckSD5wy

[ArableFarming @ArableFarming]

Glyphosate authorisation has been extended for growers across Great Britain until December 2026. 🚜🌾

🗣️ HSE said the decision will allow for a comprehensive review of glyphosate's safety and efficacy.

READ MORE ⬇️ https://t.co/dCCBDvaR3E

[ArableFarming @ArableFarming]

Can reduced fungicide input levels be used to manage wheat varieties with improved disease performance? 📉🌾

Take a look at @TheAHDB's insights before you start spraying. 👇

"Varieties with higher levels of disease resistance allow greater flexibility"
https://t.co/HcSgFEAXSd

[ArableFarming @ArableFarming]

Following the Government's shock closure of SFI24, the PGRO is reminding growers that there is still time to replace land set aside for SFI with beans and peas. 🫘⏰

"We advise beans should be drilled before the end of March."
https://t.co/fPPhoeHPfz

[Farmers Guardian @FarmersGuardian]

‼️ Last chance to have your say in our tenant farmer Inheritance Tax survey. 📋

We've partnered with @tenantfarmers to better understand the real-life implications of the proposed changes. 🚨

TAKE PART 🔗 https://t.co/dO7OYDntLe

[Farmers Guardian @FarmersGuardian]

A cracking mini Kaleb from 4-year-old Henry! 👏❤️📚 #WorldBookDay

🗣️ 'Today I'm going to swear like @JeremyClarkson’ 😂😂

📸 Sherri Smith

[ArableFarming @ArableFarming]

Regenerative agriculture claims can be overblown, according to a new study by the agri benchmark network of agricultural economists. 🌱📊

"A more promising approach lies in improving nitrogen use efficiency."
https://t.co/XJPxWEKY2c

[Farmers Guardian @FarmersGuardian]

NO OPINIONS, JUST VIBES... ❌😆

Farmer and FG columnist Amy Wilkinson doesn't disappoint in the latest episode of #24QuestionsWith, out now!! 😂🎥

WATCH NOW 🔗 https://t.co/Nl1NXxd4xR

[Farmers Guardian @FarmersGuardian]

TRACTOR TRAFFIC 🤯⛔ #oddlysatisfying

🎥 jp.agrar

[ArableFarming @ArableFarming]

Farmers, agronomists and planners will now be able to access the National Soils Inventory following a ‘landmark' decision to lift restrictions on the dataset. 🚨🚜

"This is excellent news, and not a moment too soon." ✔️
https://t.co/os1LGfw74v

[Farmers Guardian @FarmersGuardian]

YOUR WEEK IN FARMING ⏪🚜

FG's online editor Emily Ashworth discusses the new Kverneland Pudama smart fertiliser system. 🆕

Watch the full weekly recap here 🔗 https://t.co/8kM2n6U60g

[ArableFarming @ArableFarming]

Brazilian farmers are expected to harvest 325.7 million tonnes of grain in 2024/25, a 9.4% increase. 🇧🇷🌾

"The growth stems from a 2.1% expansion in cultivated area, now estimated at 81.6 million hectares, and a 7.1% recovery in average productivity."
https://t.co/ojJIaL7JK2

[Farmers Guardian @FarmersGuardian]

Speaking to @SkyNews, Keir Starmer said it was a political choice. He said you cannot have waiting lists coming down whilst maintaining the 'tax break' for farmers. ❌🚨

READ MORE 🔗 https://t.co/hsljNCUS9o

[Farmers Guardian @FarmersGuardian]

HOW ABOUT THAT?!! 📸🤯🤯 #FarmersProtest

📷 @EdwardMorelloWD

[Farmers Guardian @FarmersGuardian]

POWERFUL SCENES ❤️❤️ #FarmersProtest

📍An astounding view at Whitehall already as farmers gather to protest the #familyfarmtax. 🪧🇬🇧

📸 @EdwardMorelloWD