We harvested 28 ha’s of LG Astronomer on the 20th July, which yielded 10.5 t/ha at 13.5% moisture and had a specific weight of 79 kg/hl. The wheat followed spring linseed and the farm’s standard fungicide and nitrogen regime were applied; nothing was changed this season from the norm. “Our best wheat yields are usually
Two fields harvested on 27th & 28th July, yielded between 13.2-13.4 t/ha, and achieved between 13.3-13.6% moisture. The five-year farm average is 11.6 t/ha. “This does include two lower yielding seasons where we had very wet autumns and lower levels of radiation in the spring,” points out Mr Hoyles. Both fields followed vining peas and
Tackling septoria with genetics “There is no doubt that the loss of chemistry, particularly chlorothalonil as in Bravo, has made the control of septoria much more difficult and the reality of this has been seen in the field this season. “We have also seen a breakdown of genetic resistance at differing levels in varieties with
BTS SMART 9485 is the first variety from the Betaseed stable with ALS herbicide tolerance. The variety has the best all-round package for this relatively new sugar beet category. High adjusted tonnes; Treated 96% Untreated 95.6% It offers the highest yield potential in combination with improved disease and bolting resistance. BTS SMART 9485 is a step-up
BTS 3610 is an exciting new variety from the successful Betaseed breeding programme, offering the key agronomic characteristics that growers look for in securing maximum yield potential on-farm. High adjusted tonnes: Treated 101.6% Untreated 101.2%
The dry summer has meant that crops have ripened early, but it also means that there is very little moisture in the soils, he says. “Whilst some areas have seen some rain recently – many have not had any – and even where it has rained, it needs to be a serious amount to restore
The winter wheat variety demonstration, hosted by JD & DJ Golding at Tolleshunt D’Arcy near Maldon, features treated and untreated plots of more than 30 varieties from Limagrain and other breeders, including established names from the AHDB Recommended List, alongside several exciting potential new additions. It was the first time in six years that Limagrain
“Choosing to grow a variety with built in pod shatter resistance is one of the most important things you can do,” he says. “Last year, some crops were devastated by storms, whilst others appeared relatively unscathed, which showed very clearly, the value of pod shatter resistance.” Pod shatter is a natural process for seed dispersion
Why? Because a new sward of productive grasses will be far more efficient in using nitrogen than old swards. Feeding older grass swards where the grass is less responsive and there’s a higher proportion of weeds is wasteful in comparison. As an example, trials have shown that rough stalked meadow grass has a yield response
Forage crops – and any grazing livestock – add organic matter to the soils, which is especially valuable in nutrient depleted soils. Soil structure and condition warrants attention on many arable units, and rotations that include forage crops are more sustainable in the long run. Forage crops, such as; fast-growing brassica and root crops, and
Selected conventional varieties also exhibit the good early vigour that will enable them to grow past the potential damage that can be caused by cabbage stem flea beetle, says Liam Wilkinson technical oilseed rape specialist, for plant breeders Limagrain UK. Conventional rape varieties account for 35 – 40% of all crops, a smaller proportion of
Attica Technical Summary 2022 Highest yielding UK Candidate variety, with excellent disease resistance
The Role: We are currently seeking an Assistant Breeder in our Oilseed Rape breeding program based at Rothwell in Lincolnshire. Reporting to the OSR Hybrid Breeder (UK) you will be able to plan, organise and carry out a major part of the oilseeds breeding programme, particularly the OSR crossing program and CMS conversion and backcross
Farming 280 ha (700 acres) with his wife on two main farms near Sheringham and Cromer, Mr Blaxell is growing the soft Group 4 variety for the second year running, alongside a range of combinable crops and a small 10 ha area of sugar beet. “Previously, we used to grow the soft wheat variety Bennington,
The are 3 levels of payment for the Arable and Horticultural standard: Introductory level – 70% of land must have a sown green cover or weedy stubble over the winter months (Dec-Feb) Intermediate level – 70% of land must have a green cover crop during the winter months, of which 20% must be sown with
LG Scorpion a high yielding club root resistant variety which has exceptional autumn growth and is one of the most rapidly growing varieties in our portfolio. LG Scorpion has TuYV resistance along with pod shatter crucial for securing final yield on farm. LG Scorpion has a robust disease resistance profile and exceptional winter hardiness. LG
Limagrain UK asked the Gold, Silver and Bronze winners from the 2021 Yield Enhancement Network (YEN) Milling Wheat Quality Awards, to explain how they manage nitrogen to maximise both yield and quality. All three growers grew proven Group 1 wheat Crusoe; a variety that has become a firm favourite amongst millers since its launch 11
With oilseed rape prices up at £820/tonne in late April, it’s crucial to keep the plant as healthy as possible to reach its full yield potential, which includes the health of the stem. Stem health is an area that is often overlooked and can have a serious impact on gross output. The stem-based diseases of
Winter Barley LG Caravelle is an extremely high yielding variety (107% of control – UK), which is comparable to leading hybrids. Boasting an untreated yield of 90% puts it above all Candidate Control varieties. Its sucker punch at 71.0 kg/hl, will make competitors take notice, along with its excellent disease resistance combination of 7 for
LG Typhoon delivers an exceptional consistency of performance across very different seasons and regions of the UK, yielding 102% – a great attribute to have in any variety. Whilst yield is important, growers fundamentally like to grow robust varieties that deliver time and again across seasons and rotations. LG Typhoon’s consistency of performance across locations,
In the June edition of Gatepost, Arable Technical Manager Ron Granger gives us the insights into a new winter wheat that will be available to growers this autumn – LG Typhoon. Ron shares his views on the attributes of the variety and where it fits on farm. Tom Barker, Cereals and Pulses Product Manager,
Winter Barley LG Caravelle is an extremely high yielding variety (107% of control – UK), which is comparable to leading hybrids. Boasting an untreated yield of 90% puts it above all Candidate Control varieties. Its sucker punch at 71.0 kg/hl, will make competitors take notice, along with its excellent disease resistance combination of 7 for
The are 3 levels of payment for the Arable and Horticultural standard: 1. Introductory level – 70% of land must have a sown green cover or weedy stubble over the winter months (Dec-Feb) 2. Intermediate level – 70% of land must have a green cover crop during the winter months, of which 20% must be
