by Andrew Williamson | Sep 23, 2024 | Press Releases
Experts say autumn applications of a plant growth regulator (PGR) could hold the key to improving early drilled oilseed rape (OSR) yields. While genetic improvements are giving higher yields in trials, this isn’t being translated to the field and a core of industry...
by Andrew Williamson | Sep 23, 2024 | Press Releases
With sheep scab reaching worrying levels in Scotland, Caledonian Marts at Stirling is trialling a sheep dipping service at its store and breeding sheep sales. Buyers can opt in to have the sheep dipped before leaving the mart, and they are separated out as they leave...
by Andrew Williamson | Sep 23, 2024 | JCM News
A portion of 80g of carrots costs around 5.5p to put on our plates, and, if I ate them daily until Christmas, this iconic British vegetable would still cost me less than a Big Mac. But growers believe that its low pricing by retailers means that carrots are not valued...
by Andrew Williamson | Sep 18, 2024 | Press Releases
The Oxford Farming Conference is proud to announce the return of the bursary programme for the third year, enabling more than 40 individuals to attend the UK’s leading agricultural conference. Generously supported by the NFU Mutual Charitable Trust and other key...
by Andrew Williamson | Sep 18, 2024 | Press Releases
Event Details: Date: Thursday 3 October 2024 Location: Cockett Barn Farm, Hexgreave Park: Farnsfield NG22 8LW Time: 08:30 to 15:00 On the day highlights include: Variety Trials – Explore the latest developments in carrot varieties. Exhibition Stands – Visit the...
