Crops
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August 19, 2024Proper soil management is vital for improving crop yield and farm productivity, with drainage and compaction control being key components of soil health. Mole draining and subsoiling are two effective methods used by farmers to tackle issues like waterlogging and compaction. Understanding how, why, and when to mole drain versus subsoil can significantly enhance your farm’s performance. Here’s a guide to help you decide which approach best suits your soil needs, and how using quality equipment such as the Proforge Moledrainer and Proforge Multimole can optimise your efforts.
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January 07, 2024
With the drive for net zero and reducing carbon footprint, regenerative farming is certainly a buzz word in the agricultural industry. Decarbonising agricultural emissions is certainly a challenge, and the pursuit of a net-zero emission economy by 2050 will be a lofty target for the agricultural sector.
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June 27, 2022
We’re all very aware of the effects that the Russian onslaught is having on food production, in particular on Ukranian grain exports. ADHB estimate that the Ukrainian grain harvest is forecasted to drop to 48.5Mt this harvest, from 86Mt last year, as sown area is down 25%.
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January 19, 2022
DIRECT SEED DRILL INFORMATION | POPULAR DIRECT SEED DRILLS | NO-TILL SEED DRILL
If you are looking for a Direct Seed Drill, you’ve probably come across quite a few options. These options will obviously include the width of the machine, the coulter design, and the rear packer design to name a few. You then will be able to specify many other optional extras depending on the manufacturer such as Tramlining, Bout Markers, ISOBUS, Pre-Emergence Markers, Half Width Row Shut Off.
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May 03, 2019
So, Spring Drilling season, time to get crops in the ground and established. To get your spring planting off to a flying start, we’ve put together our selection of safe and ethical bird scarers, to prevent damage and crop losses.
There are two types of bird scaring products authorised for use in the UK, that is visual deterrents and auditory deterrents.
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March 21, 2019
The potato is the world's fourth-largest food crop, following maize, wheat, and rice and the number one vegetable crop in the world. As an important food staple, potato is available year-round as it's harvested somewhere every month of the year.
What is a potato and how big can they grow?
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February 08, 2019
UK Barley production has risen by quite a large margin over past years, with growers citing its increased yield potential and higher average yield per hectare.
In line with our company’s mission, we have curated a selection of tips and advice from the UK’s experts on how to increase barley yields and ultimately earn better. Included are tips on Barley disease management and weed management, with instrumental tips on recommended Barley crop nutrition and appropriate use of Nitrogen in Barley production.
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January 15, 2019
British Sugar processes all sugar beet grown here in the UK. Since they work with over 3000 growers, the competition is certainly on to secure excellent yields. In 2018, due to a shorter growing season, yields were down compared to the previous year, but the consensus is that yields are better than expected, given the late spring and summer drought.
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December 06, 2018
Frit Fly Facts : The best method for control if you are affected by Frit Fly Damage
I’m getting to know my bugs. Flea Beetle, Cabbage Stem Flea Beetle, Flax Flea Beetle, Aphids, Wheat Bulb Fly, Crane Fly, Frit Fly – it’s all the same to me, add another pestilence to the everlasting list of farmers nemeses.
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October 02, 2018
Introducing Agri-Linc’s official 2018 report on the best way to deal with the nemesis weed of every arable farmer, compiled from several months of research, collecting information from our own insights, the industry itself, and our customers themselves. Though this report should be helpful for the future, we have also worked to make sure that what is written here can particularly help you respond to an extraordinary growing season, which only calls for extraordinary measures.
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