ArableFarming

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: ow.ly/vWZ850Wvpg9

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 🔽 ow.ly/Z2oo50VSFh7

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

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: ow.ly/wALI50VNCn7

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 ⬇️ ow.ly/yTGK50VLOOy

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 ⬇️ ow.ly/RxRj50VALnr

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 ⬇️ ow.ly/8cCQ50VsZZm

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" ow.ly/R7AL50Vrrxu

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." ow.ly/YclP50Vj2k5

‼️ 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 🔗 ow.ly/TqPH50V9chP

A cracking mini Kaleb from 4-year-old Henry! 👏❤️📚 #WorldBookDay 🗣️ 'Today I'm going to swear like @JeremyClarkson’ 😂😂 📸 Sherri Smith

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." ow.ly/FNNU50VbGzx

NO OPINIONS, JUST VIBES... ❌😆   Farmer and FG columnist Amy Wilkinson doesn't disappoint in the latest episode of #24QuestionsWith, out now!! 😂🎥   WATCH NOW 🔗 youtube.com/watch?v=Jz1xL7…

TRACTOR TRAFFIC 🤯⛔ #oddlysatisfying 🎥 jp.agrar

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." ✔️ farmersguardian.com/news/4409956/f…

YOUR WEEK IN FARMING ⏪🚜 FG's online editor Emily Ashworth discusses the new Kverneland Pudama smart fertiliser system. 🆕 Watch the full weekly recap here 🔗 ow.ly/Ese950V4sxw

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." ow.ly/3yEx50V1QK3

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 🔗 ow.ly/QAFb50UZx1A

HOW ABOUT THAT?!! 📸🤯🤯 #FarmersProtest 📷 @EdwardMorelloWD

POWERFUL SCENES ❤️❤️ #FarmersProtest 📍An astounding view at Whitehall already as farmers gather to protest the #familyfarmtax. 🪧🇬🇧 📸 @EdwardMorelloWD