Arable
Report says GM crops benefit smaller farms most around the world
Smallholder tillage farmers in developing countries are among the biggest beneficiaries of agricultural biotechnology, according to a report released this...
Tillage
Arable
Farming opportunities abound in western Poland
There are tremendous prospects for young people from Ireland to establish attractive share farming opportunities in western Poland, according to...
Arable
'Tillage farmers can look forward to a positive grain yield this year'
Good weather conditions in Ireland and the UK for the development of winter tillage crops and sowing of spring crops...
Arable
New insect repellent odour could help crop protection pesticides
Scientists at Rothamsted Research have created new insect repellent odours that could help with crop protection pesticides. Together with Cardiff...
Arable
'Winter barley crops need a growth regulator now'
Winter barley crops should be sprayed with a growth regulator over the coming days to ensure they remain standing through...
Arable
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...
Arable
New disease early warning systems to be developed for crops
Scientists at Rothamsted Research in the UK are to begin work on two projects, both of which will focus on...
Arable
European tillage farmers are buying less machinery (But still spending billions)
In line with the overall trend observed for agricultural machinery in Europe, sales of soil working, sowing, fertilising and plant...
Opinion
Why all the fuss over greening?
The last fortnight has seen a very strong media focus on the potential impact of greening on Irish agriculture. And,...
Arable
New greening measures will act to reduce EU grain output by 8%
New estimates for EU grain plantings in 2015 reveal that European grain production could drop by as much as 8%,...
Agri-Business
'Farmer-processor contracts are needed to cope with volatility'
BBC Countryfile presenter Adam Henson believes that the establishment of contracts involving farmers, processors and input suppliers can provide primary...
Arable
Tillage research reveals new insights into Septoria’s modus operandi
Tillage research undertaken by scientists at Rothamsted Research has shed new light on how the fungus Septoria tritici causes the...
Arable
Scientists using x-rays to improve fertiliser uptake
Plant and soil scientists hope to combine two new technologies – one of which is based on the use of...
Arable
Global warming to threaten international tillage prospects
An international tillage research group is predicting that global wheat yields will drop by 6% for each degree centigrade of...
Arable
Tillage farmers may have planted more winter barley than ever before
There have been some significant shifts in tillage farmers winter cropping choices, with barley the crop of choice on many farms...
Arable
2015 is the International Year of Soils
Healthy soils are critical for global food production. But we are not paying enough attention to this important silent ally,...
Arable
UK farmers have another bumper oat crop
Although down 14% from last year, the 2014 UK oat crop is still 20% above the average for 2008-2012, according...
Arable
Combine breaks world record harvesting almost 800t in 8 hrs
New Holland Agriculture smashed the current Guinness World Record title for most wheat harvested within eight hours with the CR10.90...
