Crops and Soils

Agribusiness News December 2019

With the UK election almost upon us it is tempting to think that the Brexit impasse may soon be resolved and we can all get back to more productive issues. …

Agribusiness News December 2019

Grain pests in farm buildings

Growers should monitor grain temperature regularly – not cooling during winter may be due to pest activity heating the grain. Spear thermometers kept continually in each bin when checked regularly…

Raspberry Pests

Now is a good time for growers to check canes for any signs of raspberry cane midge damage. Now is a good time for growers to check canes for any…

Wheat bulb fly damage in Spring barley

Note that spring wheat is just as susceptible to wheat bulb fly damage as the winter crop. If you missed putting in winter wheat due to the conditions and want…

Case Study: Reducing Compaction at Mertoun Estate

Mertoun Estate manages 1,800 ha of cereals, oilseeds and potatoes across four farming units in the Scottish Borders. Jack Parsons is the Estate Farm Manager and understands the importance of reducing soil structural damage from large machinery. Find out more about the soil management at Mertoun Estate in this Case Study.