Artemis is one of the first fully loaded hybrids from LG to really show the benefits of our breeding strategy. This candidate for the east/west comes with an outstanding package of traits including; TuYV resistance, pod shatter resistance and RLM7 protection against stem canker, to ensure growers shouldn’t lose yield in unfavourable conditions.
It is safe to say that Crystal Palace have acquired an extremely experienced groundsman in Bruce. Having started his professional career at Fulham FC, Bruce went on to work for Tottenham FC, Milwall FC and Reading FC before returning for a second spell as head groundsman at Fulham. After a brief period away from groundsmanship,
Rafaela offers growers the unique genetic traits of both Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus tolerance (BYDV) and Barley Yellow Mosaic Virus (BaYMV). The conventional six-row winter barley also has very early spring development, a large plant canopy, tall straw and competes extremely well in the fight against black-grass. These characteristics, combined with strong disease resistance and
Ambassador is one of the first fully loaded hybrids from LG to really show the benefits of our breeding strategy. This highest yielding candidate for the east/west comes with an outstanding package of traits including; TuYV resistance, pod shatter resistance and RLM7 protection against stem canker, to ensure growers shouldn’t lose yield in unfavourable conditions.
Limagrain UK has launched Skyfall this spring; a new hybrid brassica for dairy and beef cattle that can provide two crops in a season. Sown between May and July, it will provide a highly nutritious leafy forage crop for grazing in 12 weeks. In trials Skyfall has produced between 30 and 35 tonnes/ha of a
In this issue; James Wong addresses BSPB on the nuances of science communication Breeding for life without neonics – Ian Munnery, General Manager UK, SESVANDERHAVE BSPB co-funds new genetic gain study
The hot, dry summer in 2018 suppressed yields in fodder beet crops compared with 2017, but the results of trials, carried out by Limagrain UK, showed up the variation in performance between varieties. “We saw a reduction in average fresh yield of 13.4% – or 11.1 tonnes per hectare – from 82.8 tonnes per hectare
There are two crucial factors to ensure a successful and productive maize crop: 1) Choose the right variety that will mature in your location and situation 2) Sow at the right time when soil temperatures have consistently reached 8-10 °C By using our LG Heat Map Tool developed in conjunction with The Met Office, you can discover
Aurelia is one of the first fully loaded hybrids from LG to really show the benefits of our breeding strategy. The variety offers very high yield potential combined with an outstanding package of traits including; TuYV resistance, pod shatter resistance and RLM7 protection against stem canker, to ensure growers shouldn’t lose yield in unfavourable conditions. This next
Keith Exton has enjoyed a long and prosperous career in the turf industry and Alex, long inspired by his dad, is now carving his own successful path in the industry. However, he admits that he would be foolish to not soak up some of the wisdom Keith has accumulated over the years. “I first heard
We’ve completely revamped our Essential Guide to Forage Crops. It has a brand new format packed full of brand new varieties such as Skyfall Stubble Turnip, Bombardier Kale, our new Rape/Kale Hybrid – Unicorn. We cover all aspects of growing and maximising the potential of all valuable Forage Crops. Details on crop rotations, choosing the
LG are pleased to be able to offer Robbos, Brick and Tadorne fodder beet seed primed with Germ’activ. You can see from the video below, seed which is primed establishes faster, giving the crop those vitally important extra days to grow away quickly from pests and diseases. For more information, contact your local distributor.
The benefits of variety selection were put into clear focus when Devon dairy farmer, Peter Johns grew two different varieties in 2018. “Maize is a vital part of our system”, Peter comments. “We look to feed it 365 days a year, at upto 40% of the forage in the diet to our 200 Holsteins, which
“Most farmers appreciate the improvement in dairy cow genetics and the gains to be made in terms of milk yield, milk quality and management traits such as fertility and longevity and invest in the latest genetics available,” comments Richard Camplin from Limagrain UK. “However, every year we still see a proportion of dairy farmers growing
Launched at the end of January, Frontier is offering an attractive price of £40/tonne* for beans above November wheat futures, with an additional £10/t premium for growers who opt for Frontier’s specialist bean agronomy package and achieve the required 29% protein targets. This offer comes about with the construction of a new de-hulling plant near
Adrian, the man in charge of keeping York Racecourse ahead of the pack, has been the head groundsman for twelve years. He joined York from Aintree Racecourse in 2006 and two years later was instrumental in a huge £2.6 million track development project. As part of the project, significant drainage works were carried out in
Following two very successful events in 2014 and 2016, this prestigious event will raise funds for the Jon Egging Trust, the Lincolnshire Agricultural Society and LRSN. For the third year running, Limagrain UK is the Champagne Reception sponsor, with three other Lincolnshire businesses; Brown and Co, Smailes Goldie Turner and Wilkin Chapman LLP also returning
Enticed by Adam Simper at Wynnstay, Kevin, who manages the farm for Marigold de Quincey, drilled 2ha of the new kale variety Bombardier in mid May 2018 and started strip grazing the field in late October. The 40 spring-calving suckler cows took to the kale immediately. “I gave them a 10-meter strip to start with,
January was wetter than average for much of the UK and while February was drier, it was also very cold. Unsettled weather returned for much of March and April, before the record-breaking hot summer started in May. Limagrain UK’s arable technical manager Ron Granger says this demonstrates the tough conditions growers can face when trying
With livestock farmers looking to rebuild forage stocks, there will be increased interest in either growing maize on contract with a local arable farmer, or buying standing crops. Maize works well as an alternative to spring cereals in the rotation and can be a useful break crop if blackgrass is an issue. As the objectives
Why would that be? Surely if it’s a malting variety, there must be a market for it! Perhaps we can help by explaining the malting approval process that all barley varieties in the UK must go through. To do this, we have to go back to the three harvest years before LG Diablo appeared on
Unicorn is a new rape kale brassica hybrid, bred to produce a quality feed in a short period of time. It will produce a nutritious feed for dairy, beef or lamb production and can be utilised in summer, autumn or winter.
Inside you’ll find; grower stories, a Q&A with our senior pulse breeder, Will Pillinger on the importance of colour retention in peas. Plus, our arable technical manager challenges soft vs. hard wheat preconceptions and record breaking grower, Tim Lamyman shares his top ten tips for growing peas. We also attempt to demystify the IBD testing process for
