Trials results highlight the role that newer varieties could play in mitigating potato cyst nematode damage. CPM headed to Hutchinsons’...
With no hint or suggestion that SFI might be closing soon, the government’s latest move regarding the scheme has left...
Halloween-related festivities have experienced exponential growth during recent years, with a visit to the local pumpkin patch becoming an annual...
Farmers could improve gross margins by adopting sub-field cost management based on a data gathering ...
As more unsettled weather arrives, our Crop Watch agronomists welcome some moisture to help spring crops establish and boost pre-emergence...
A willingness to adopt new technology; carefully considered maize variety selection and targeted agronomy are among the ingredients in one...
By: Darren Jones, Woodtek Engineering Ltd & FM SJ Jones & Son ...
At a time when there’s a drive to reduce the environmental impact of fruit and veg packs, Produce Packaging has...
The dry spell continues and in complete contrast to the past two springs, farmers are well on with their spring...
Sustainability is the buzzword of the century, but it is not just growing food sustainably that some producers are having...
The continuing dry conditions after one of the driest Marches is seeing good progress on spring crop drilling ...
Digital technology is already playing a significant role in helping UK farmers run their businesses. Jonathan Wheeler finds out more...
Tim Kerr, nutrition manager, looks at ways to ensure adequate phosphate availability ...
Late frost is a perennial risk to vineyards, and one that, ironically, may be being made worse by the changing...
Heavy soils and poor drainage are an ideal combination for black-grass to thrive, but a farm in Cambridgeshire is taking...
Biostimulant trials suggest silicon can improve natural defences to late blight ...
High numbers of gout flies are hitting cereal crops this spring ...
With potato planting underway, Farmers Guardian kicks off a new series ...
Spring drilling is well under way across the UK and crops are generally going in pretty good conditions ...
Agronomists’ tips on best use of plant protection products ...
This month, Andrew Goodinson looks at late strategies for blight control, powdery scab and herbicide, offering key insights into how...
Damage from pigeons has been widespread in oilseed rape, with crops being decimated in some of the worst attacks in...
Our crop consultants from across the country give a unique insight into agronomy issues for this season ...
A key to combating climate change ...
The challenges that brown and yellow rust posed to wheat crops in 2024 highlight the importance of protecting crops from...
Salad and brassica growers attended a conference covering a range of topics from crop protection and agronomy to politics and...
Managing nitrogen in vines can be tricky, but understanding some of the complexities involved will help make more informed decisions...
Controlling insect pests in apple and pear orchards may require a rethink this season following the loss of more options...
A large dairy and arable farm in Berwickshire has turned to a digital farming platform to help improve nutrient management...
Forging a career as a trainer ...
Exploring the potential of precision ...
Combining the resilience and intellectual capability of farming with new technology has the potential to achieve great things, was the...
With spring just around the corner, CPM seeks advice on nutrient planning to counteract deficiencies and optimise crop production this...
There was a strong turnout of approximately 70 growers, agronomists, packers and breeders at the recent Duchy College Cornish autumn...
Researchers agree that work needs to be done to understand the impact of changing growing systems on a key soil-borne...
Anyone using plant protection products (PPPs within vineyards must adhere to certain rules governing their storage, application and disposal ...
The recent Hutchinsons and AgriTech-E Connected Farming Technology conference proved a success ...
The latest season at Hutchinsons' northern maize trials underlined the importance of tailoring variety to drilling date ...
Peter Brundle, Hutchinsons southern seeds manager, gives his views on spring cropping variety choices ...
Managing the growing impact of wind on UK farming ...
That was the message to attendees at the annual Agriculture & Water workshop in Lavenham, Suffolk, jointly organised by agronomy...
Josh Greasley – HL Hutchinson ...
Andrew Goodinson discusses how consistent planting helps to achieve standardised tuber sizes and bigger yields ...
Biological pet control products used in protected environments are moving into the outdoor crop arena ...
An innovative system uses cutting-edge satellite imaging to precisely measure crop nitrogen ...
Hutchinsons’ Horticultural Agronomist Rob Saunders launched the firm’s Vineyard Guide at this year’s Vineyard Show ...
Careful planning, flexibility and mitigating as much risk as possible can help farmers profit when it comes to spring cropping...
Megan Fitzpatrick MRES - Horticultural agronomist at Hutchinsons, SFI specialist and BASIS qualified ...
Spring cereals are an important part of the rotation on many farms, and are often a go-to option within grassweed...
A "sustainable agronomy support solution for the small grower" was launched at the Vineyard & Winery Show by leading agronomy...
Winter pruning is the main period for grapevine trunk disease infection ...
Agronomy company Hutchinsons has made several strides in the past 12 months to show how a full data set can...
Darryl Shailes, Root Crop Technical Manager, Hutchinsons ...
New solutions are seeking to disrupt what was a stable farm management software market ...
With new blight genotypes and another wet spring to contend with, Hutchinsons agronomist Darryl Shailes gives his seasonal overview of...
Fast and even establishment is essential for productive maize crops, and is something that has been the focus of 2024...
The Claydon family’s arable farm in Suffolk has been accepted for all the categories it applied for under SFI ...
Hutchinsons’ agronomist Nigel Kitney revealed that the yields from the ongoing HELIOS project were collated during the summer ...
As the year draws to a close, we look back at a challenging season and harvest in the vineyard ...
Long-term support for the fruit industry and a sustainable future for growers is at the heart of leading UK agronomist...
Lizzie Batt, Hutchinsons agronomist, working from the Canterbury depot, picks seven key areas to focus on to get spring cereals...
CropTec brings together a wide array of exhibitors showcasing the latest innovations in arable farming technology, machinery and equipment ...
After a move to Omnia's digital farming platform earlier this year, Norfolk grower Hamish Fleming is hoping to cover the...
Our crop consultants from across the country give a unique insight into agronomy issues for this season ...
Selecting the right maize variety can be a potential minefield according to Hutchinsons agronomist Jim Clark ...
Growers are being advised to consider earlier maturing maize varieties after a wet season delayed harvest ...
Andrew Goodinson offers top tips for choosing varieties, preparations for late lifting and reflects on the 2024 potato growing season...
As the cropping season for soft fruit draws to an end, the focus switches to protecting crops over the winter...
The finalists for the 2025 National Arable & Grassland Awards have been announced ...
Our crop consultants from across the country give a unique insight into agronomy issues for this season ...
Two of the key topics this week are related to oilseed rape ...
Hutchinsons and AgriTech-E are delighted to announce an exciting and forward-thinking conference ...
Challenging soils at the recent Hutchinsons 'Right option, right place' open day made for an interesting discussion ...
As part of the Field Manager module with Omnia, Hutchinsons developed the Spray Plan system to improve efficiency ...
A trials site open day sheds light on the best options for farmers ...
As interest in regenerative viticulture continues to grow, Hutchinsons agronomist Megan Fitzpatrick highlights some steps growers can take ...
Harvest 2024 has seen some wide variations in yield and quality even in the same fields. While this could be...
Our crop consultants from across the country give a unique insight into agronomy issues for this season ...
In September, Hutchinsons invited growers to its annual Environmental Demonstration Day, entitled SFI: Right action, right place. Rachel Hicks was...
Kent grower Richard Day is set to use his adoption of direct drilling and precision fertiliser techniques under new environment...
Now in its fourth year, Hutchinsons' Sustainable Farming Incentive trials site at Warboys, is starting to reveal some of the...
With an abundance of maize varieties to choose from, weighing up the pros and cons isn’t always straightforward, suggests agronomist...
JM Stratton & Co at East Farm in Codford, Wiltshire is going “all in” with the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI)...
Ensuring SFI actions are used appropriately to not only meet the requirements of the scheme, but deliver gains for farming...
With concerns circulating among industry that growers might risk early drilling in a bid to avoid déjà vu, it appears...
Starting your Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) journey is becoming an increasingly urgent task for farm businesses looking to increase resilience...
At the CropTec event, Hutchinsons staff will be on hand to discuss how the EasyPlan upgrade for the Omnia farm...
As we enter the main wheat drilling season, progress is slow, with very variable field conditions ...
The end of the season is upon us, with harvest currently underway or complete. Looking back on this year, a...
Growers are invited to attend a conference which aims to explore growing crops profitably and responsibly in a digital age...
At this year's Hutchinsons Potato Day held at Worth Farms, interactive discussions were held around field trials and practical research...
While it is quite probably true that vegetable growers currently face more challenges than ever before - they also have...
With harvest underway, Hutchinsons agronomists Will Robinson and Megan Fitzpatrick consider what we can learn from a challenging 2024 season...
In the last of our potato agronomy series, Farmers Guardian gets the view on harvest prospects and talking points of...
Establishing a strong rooting system is fundamental to the resilience of all crops. Farmers Guide seeks expert advice on how...
After announcing it back in January, Hutchinsons has launched the Agroecology Charter to bring clarity to regenerative farming ...
A new generation of skilled specialists are waiting in the wings, preparing to become the future custodians of crop production...
Andrew looks at some of the ways growers can enhance their efficiency and move towards carbon neutrality ...
Agronomists, scientists and soil specialists share practical knowledge gleaned from trials at demonstration day hosted by Hutchinsons ...
Hutchinsons national seeds manager David Bouch highlights his wheat and barley recommendations for drilling this autumn ...
As another harvest draws to a close it’s not only worth looking back at the past year, but also casting...
Following the official launch of Omnia’s EasyPlan upgrade at this year’s Cereals Event, how has the newly packaged all-in-one farm...
Rather than look back at times gone by, CPM marks its 25 years in the business by exploring what the...
Variable wheat yields this harvest are due to a number of factors – with drainage playing a key role in...
Companion cropping is an emerging practice that is recognised in the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) with an action that attracts...
Agronomy services company Farmacy, part of the Hutchinsons Group, is partnering KP Snacks, the UK’s second-largest manufacturer of bagged snacks,...
There's no doubt that the last 18 months have produced some of the most challenging weather conditions UK vegetable growers...
Hutchinsons technical manager Darryl Shailes highlights some of the disease threats in sugar beet and potato crops ...
On the back of last year's bumper crop, the potential for the 2024 crop load was always going to be...
Cranswick is pioneering a carbon insetting scheme to demonstrate the positive environmental impact of its livestock within the rotation on...
Hutchinsons is looking forward to showcasing its Omnia Digital platform at the Midlands Machinery Show on 20 and 21 November...
KP Snacks partners with Farmacy to enhance sustainable agriculture, improve farming practices, reduce emissions and secure long-term food production ...
Archie Boase, agronomist with CAS Ltd, gives his views ...
Rain might have tried to stop play at Hutchinsons' potato demonstration day, but knowledge transfer continued to flow on subjects...
The winners and runners up of the 2024 Soil Farmer of the Year competition have been announced at Groundswell ...
As farm support shifts further towards crop-specific measures within the SFI, now is an ideal time to review rotation planning...
Winter wheat harvest is proving to be extremely variable this season ...
KP Snacks announced today a new partnership with one of the UK’s leading providers of agronomy, environmental, precision and nutritional...
Ripening grapes could once again face higher pressure from Spotted Wing Drosophila (SWD) this season. Hutchinsons agronomist Rob Saunders explains...
Wondering what you should be doing in light of the evolving SFI offers? Georgina Wallis, Hutchinsons head of environmental services...
A North Yorkshire dairy farmer is using the latest digital mapping technology to help improve the productivity of forage crops...
As the start of the grape harvest approaches, Fruit & Vine gets some expert advice about how to make it...
Director Mike Hutchinson said that Hutchinsons and its sister company Produce Packaging were showcasing their latest technologies at Fruit Focus...
Vineyard Magazine talks to Hutchinsons agronomist Megan Fitzpatrick about her journey into viticulture ...
Hutchinsons technical support manager Neil Watson says that several lessons are emerging as to why wheat yields are so variable,...
As harvest is well underway there are several lessons starting to emerge to explain the variability in wheat yields we...
Agronomists, scientists and soil specialists share practical knowledge gleaned from trials at potato demonstration day hosted by Hutchinsons ...
As part of AgriTechE's “Back to the Future” project, they asked Stuart Hill to reflect on how the agri-tech industry...
Grass suits UK conditions and can produce well over 12t DM/ha, yet the current average for improved grassland is just...
Farmer Rob Timmis has managed to push wheat yields up to 10t/ha and beyond by establishing more consistent crops on...
The continued development of Hutchinsons' Omnia system allows growers to create variable-rate seeding maps with the aim of uniform crop...
This year’s Hutchinsons Potato Demonstration Day, held at Worth Farms, Holbeach, Lincolnshire, focussed on potential solutions to address some of...
Following the disruption to crop rotations caused by extreme weather, and the shift in farm support to crop measures within...
A focus on soil health and nutrition is helping improve resilience and efficiency on one Cornish dairy farm ...
Having a varied toolbox available for weed control in cereal crops is becoming more and more essential ...
Horticultural agronomist Megan Fitzpatrick shares key insights for top fruit and vineyard growers ahead of harvest ...
Agronomist advises immediate checks based on likely leftovers from last year's harvest conditions ...
The first harvest from a new vineyard is an exciting time, but growers need to be realistic about their expectations...
With international winemakers buying land in England to produce sparkling tipple, could viticulture prove the ideal diversification exercise for arable...
Hutchinsons technical manager, Dick Neale, and regional technical support manager, Alice Cannon, offer establishment advice following a washout 2023/24 season...
Farmers across the country continue to face challenges as wet weather, raised pest threat and disease dominate the season. ...
Peter Brundle, Hutchinsons southern seed manager, highlights his wheat and barley recommendations for drilling this autumn ...
Countryside Stewardship (CS) and the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI), symbolise a substantial shift in UK agricultural policy while offering the...
The return of Hutchinsons and Produce Packaging to this year's Fruit Focus further demonstrates the companies' ongoing commitment to the...
Produce Packaging is a leading supplier of packaging for the fresh food industry, dedicated to providing exceptional service and top-quality...
After the recent washout autumn, some growers will be conscious to drill winter cereals as early as realistically viable, to...
Hutchinsons has established a new demonstration site at Cambourne, Cambridgeshire as a result of changing blackgrass emergence patterns ...
Andrew Goodinson offers key insights on desiccation and haulm destruction strategies for this year’s potato crops, sharing some of his...
Businesses which supply, buy from and provide other services to agriculture are starting to sign up to a code which...
With growers now looking ahead to autumn planting, David Bouch, national seed manager for Hutchinsons, notes that there are several...
Growers are advised to get wild oat seed samples tested to check for herbicide resistance and to help shape control...
Hutchinsons has launched its Agroecology Charter to help growers, agronomists and the wider agri-food supply chain understand and implement the...
Combine yield data is increasingly being used to make decisions, but a number of factors can lead to inaccurate maps...
The launch of a regenerative agricultural charter at Groundswell this year is set to help growers and agronomists carry out...
This year’s Groundswell saw the announcement of the Soil Farmer of the Year, that was judged by representatives of Hutchinsons,...
Sam Starkie, agronomist with CAS/Hutchinsons Ltd, covering north Lancashire, highlights his wheat and barley recommendations for autumn drilling ...
East Anglian agronomist Will Robinson is excited by the strong performance from Siltac SF applications as he works with his...
With an estimated 400 ha of new vines planted this year according to WineGB, Hutchinsons agronomist Will Robinson offers some...
Crop production specialists Hutchinsons have launched a major upgrade to its Omnia Digital Farming system creating the next generation in...
With 2023/24 having been incredibly challenging, Hutchinsons agronomists from across the UK share their thoughts what it all means for...
At the Frameless art exhibition in central London, Hutchinsons laid out its plan for the next phase of the Omnia...
In the latest instalment of our potato agronomy series, Farmers Guardian catches up with agronomists in Scotland and England to...
Could the latest oilseed rape variety take the crop out of the danger zone by helping growers spread risk on...
FARMERS at last week’s Banff and Buchan Monitor Farm meeting heard that net zero was ‘a marathon and not a...
Foliar applications are an effective way of topping up vine nutrient requirements in-season, and for applying other inputs such as...
Wheat growers are being urged to look at fungicide actives rather than products to control multiple diseases, and this has...
Farmers Weekly finds out the latest advice from Hutchinsons agronomist Conor Campbell in the North ...
A Shropshire potato grower has managed to reduce his nitrogen fertiliser use by a fifth on his 800ha farm after...
Farmers Weekly finds out the latest advice from Neil Potts in the West and Ben Pledger in the East ...
Wheat growers are being warned not to economise on T3 sprays and risk exposing emerging wheat ears in such a...
It is more than 30 years since the first wild oats with resistance to fops and dims chemistry were identified...
The Cereals Event is known for being a stage for launches and debuts, and this year will be no different....
Hutchinsons' root crop technical manager Darryl Shailes talks through disease management for potatoes and sugar beet ...
Crop production specialists Hutchinsons have launched a major upgrade to its Omnia Digital Farming system creating the next generation in...
Crop production specialists Hutchinsons have launched a major upgrade to its Omnia Digital Farming system creating the next generation in...
Hutchinsons announced the launch of the next generation farm management system which will be a significant advancement to their Omnia...
Omnia upgrade brings connected convenience of updates is being integrated into the Omnia system, designed to 'connect the dots for...
Crop production specialists Hutchinsons are releasing a major upgrade to their Omnia Digital Farming system, announced managing director Gordon McKechnie...
Crop protection strategies are changing in response to a diminishing conventional toolbox, says Jonathan Blackman, Horticulture Technical Manager at Hutchinsons...
Crop production specialists Hutchinsons are releasing a major upgrade to their Omnia Digital Farming system, announced managing director Gordon McKechnie...
I am excited to be writing for the readership of South East Farmer and aim to provide a monthly overview...
Persistent rain over winter and into the spring has led to fallow fields, thin and patchy crops, and left some...
Hutchinsons has launched a major upgrade to its Omnia Digital Farming system. We spoke with Hutchinsons head of Omnia, Oliver...
Sometimes, tying down data, and wringing meaningful insights from it can be a difficult process. Izzy Newbold reports on one...
Farmers Weekly finds out the latest advice from Hutchinsons agronomist Conor Campbell in the North ...
This month Andrew Goodinson looks at some of the viruses and pathogens affecting potato crops, offering key insights into how...
The last ten miles of the drive to Brabourne Vineyard in Kent provided views of apple orchards, hop gardens, strawberries...
Hutchinsons announced the launch of the next generation farm management system which will be a significant advancement to their Omnia...
Botrytis bunch rot can cause serious damage to grapes in the run up to harvest, but the infection process begins...
Fungicide sprays at the T2 timing are being strengthened and spray intervals shortened as brown rust continues to cause concern,...
Early results from leaf tissue tests have indicated a number of nutrient deficiencies in winter wheat this spring ...
Dick Neale, Hutchinsons technical manager, talks us through what he believes to be the best way to measure and then...
Hutchinsons has made a substantial investment in its digital offering to provide an all-in-one farm management system which promises to...
Inclement weather since last autumn has presented growers across Lincolnshire and Leicestershire with a range of challenges as the season...
Crop production specialist Hutchinsons has launched a major upgrade of its Omnia Digital Farming system, which extends to both functionality...
Crop production specialist Hutchinsons has launched a major upgrade of its Omnia Digital Farming system to both extend its functionality...
A partnership between Fram Farmers and Agreena aims to help farmers achieve more sustainable and resilient farming success ...
Hutchinsons is set to launch the first industry agroecological charter to support regenerative credentials ...
Good pollination has multiple benefits for orchards, but is it being overlooked given the widespread popularity of self-fertile varieties and...
Managing crop inputs and complying with pesticide legislation is set to become easier with a new farm management program that...
Poor field conditions from wet weather has delayed potato planting across many regions. Farmers Guardian talks to two agronomists about...
Crop production specialists Hutchinsons has launched a major upgrade to its Omnia Digital Farming system ...
A concerted focus on soil healthy and nutrition digital analysis is helping to improve resilience and efficiency on one Cornish...
Like the weather, wheat growth stages are variable and this is making it tricky to get T1 fungicide timings right....
Vine nutrition needs close attention ahead of the crucial flowering period, following the exceptionally wet winter and start to spring....
With SFI hot in the headlines once again, CPM explores how growers intend to use the scheme and whether or...
Ben Pledger gives a unique insight into agronomy issues for the east this season ...
Summer 2024 will see the expansion and improvement of the range of land management actions available through the Sustainable Farming...
Something is shaking up Group 3 and that something is Bamford – a new soft wheat variety with yields contending...
For this month’s topical cereal disease and agronomy feature, CPM reviews insights from AHDB’s re-run Early Bird Survey coupled with...
Findings from new trials have shown that it’s possible to increase wheat yields, despite reduced nitrogen, when the right biostimulant...
Coverage from the Farmacy Conference - Farmers chasing much-needed additional income are again being urged to consider opportunities available under...
Grain market volatility continues to be driven by increasingly unpredictable weather and conflict, delegates at the Farmacy conference were told...
Ed Brown opened the 2024 Hutchinsons Agroecology Conference with the announcement of an industry first Agroecological Charter ...
Conor Campbell from Hutchinsons gives a unique insight into agronomy issues for the North this season ...
Robotics and Artificial Intelligence (Al) are becoming key in lots of different areas of the agricultural industry, including vegetable farming...
Growers looking to put land into new environmental measures can maximise productivity by planning how best to integrate them into...
Even if weather dries up in the second half of March, brassica and onion growers will still have a challenging...
Daniel Baron, agronomist with CAS ltd, gives his views ...
Grazing arable crops can remove old, diseased leaves to take forward a crop with limited disease burdens, provided conditions are...
Andrew Goodinson, Agronomist and Potato Specialist at Hutchinsons, gives some early season tips to getting the most from potato crops...
Ben Pledger gives a unique insight into agronomy issues for this season ...
Fungicide applications are being scheduled on well-established crops, but other field work priorities remain after prolonged wet weather ...
Great care is needed when planning spring herbicide applications to crops that experienced prolonged periods of waterlogging ...
There are some excellent opportunities for vineyard owners within the new Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI), as Hutchinsons head of environmental...
James Hope is a young agronomist working for Hutchinsons - fairly new to agronomy and farming in general, James talks...
Although it’s been a while since the loss of desmedipham, finding a similar level of annual broadleaf weed control in...
Coverage from the recent Hutchinsons Agroecology Conference ...
POME project led by crop advisory Hutchinsons aims to allow inputs to be targeted in a way never seen before...
Several brassica genetics were on display at the Duchy Autumn and Winter Cauliflower Trials Day and Conference earlier this year...
Conor Campbell from Hutchinsons gives a unique insight into agronomy issues for the North this season ...
A diminishing armoury and more reliance on contact-acting products means that when insecticide intervention is needed in top-fruit, careful thought...
Early disease control and growth manipulation will play a crucial role in helping crops overcome a difficult start to the...
Hutchinsons' root crop technical manager Darryl Shailes talks through all-things potatoes as one season draws near and the next cycle...
Hutchinsons' crop nutrition manager Tim Kerr examines the impact of the wet winter on crops and how to manage them...
A unique project to develop a commercially viable system for precisely targeting orchard inputs to specific trees, or even parts...
Prof Andrew Neal was talking at a recent agroecology conference, hosted by agronomy firm Hutchinsons ...
Good weed control is essential to the productivity of any new or established vineyard, with clear benefits from reduced competition...
Understanding the relationship between organic matter and connectivity can help growers improve the soil structure, health and water capacity. Ash...
Given the highly variable field conditions across the country, devising an effective spring fungicide programme may feel like an insurmountable...
Pest damage to new buds has a major impact on vines, so with spring just around the corner, Hutchinsons agronomists...
Following what’s been a miserable autumn season, the pressure is undoubtedly on to ensure spring crops successfully overcome potential weather...
As consumers seek food sustainability, McCain has announced its ambitious regenerative targets, and one Shropshire potato grower shares how he...
Managing crop nutrition is a nuanced subject at the best of times but add in net zero goals and it...
Is farming too focused on soil organic matter? The subject was a key discussion point at the recent Hutchinsons Agroecology...
To gauge the level of engagement and perceptions regarding the SFI, a recent survey was conducted through social media by...
More needs to be done to improve the resilience of soils in the face of increasingly extreme weather patterns, according...
Heavy rain and flooding throughout the autumn and winter have created some real challenges for spring weed control ...
Hutchinsons’ Agroecology Conference provided plenty of food for thought as growers try to balance environmental and financial sustainability. ...
The British Onions Producer Association (BOPA) combined an agronomy day with the annual NIAB storage trials viewing at NIAB's Park...
One of regenerative farming's compelling appeals is that it offers ‘a la carte' rather than a set menu. Farmers Guardian...
There are two winners of funding for the latest round of Farming Innovation Programme (FIP) research grants, funded by Defra...
In 2023, agriculture students from leading universities and colleges took part in a competition designed to provide a unique insight...
A discussion at Groundswell highlighted the potential to grow potatoes in a regenerative way ...
SWD was a big talking point among many growers at November’s Vineyard & Winery Show, so Hutchinsons' Rob Saunders examines...
Visitors to the excellently designed Hutchinsons stand benefitted from the company's commitment to invest in their staff. ...
Led by Hutchinsons agronomist Rob Saunders, a new project has been setup to develop a commercially viable system for precisely...
Late-drilled winter wheat crops face various threats as we move toward the spring ...
A tough few months has resulted in a huge variation in crops across the country, posing numerous management headaches including...
Andrew Goodinson, Agronomist and Potato Specialist at Hutchinsons, looks at soil health and resilience, and how to help it bounce...
A Cambridgeshire grower has soil mapped his farm to help future-proof the business against economic and environmental challenges ...
A unique project to develop a commercially viable system for precisely targeting orchard inputs to specific trees, or even parts...
Sodden fields still undrilled this winter ...
New Machinery Tool provides in depth fixed cost analysis ...
With winter pruning underway on some vineyards, Hutchinsons agronomists Will Robinson and Tim Ferris offer some timely advice ...
As visitors arrive at Beals Green Farm the home of Heartenoak Vineyard, Hawkhurst ...
There is considerable modesty in director Mike Hutchinson's reply when asked what his grandfather Herbert would have thought of the...
Book spring seed requirements in good time, given strong demand and tighter supplies going into next season, says Hutchinsons seeds...
With farms up and down the country dealing with waterlogged fields, root crops waiting to be harvested and cereal crops...
The Duchy 2024 Autumn and Winter Cauliflower Trials Field Open Day, followed by an evening Brassica Conference, will be held...
With more growers looking to plant vines for the first time, Hutchinsons agronomists William Robinson and Tim Ferris offer some...
Novel soil-mapping technology is enabling a potato grower to learn more about his own soils and rented fields, thereby make...
Now one of the UK's leading vineyard agronomy companies, Hutchinsons was keen to sign up as a sponsor of The...
Around 100 farmers from across East Anglia attended a recent demonstration day in Suffolk, where drills from leading manufacturers were...
A unique insight into agronomy issues across the country ...
Relay cropping winter wheat and soya beans in one season could be worth at least £605/ha (US$300/acre) more for a...
We talk to Andrew Goodinson, Agronomist and Potato Specialist at Hutchinsons, who shares his experience of some of this year’s...
One North West potato grower is using digital mapping and cover cropping to drive productivity, while minimising the crop's impact...
Have you worked out how to make the 2023 Sustainable Farming Incentive work best for your farm? ...
The Business Performance module introduced for Hutchinsons' Omnia multi-layer field data management software uses data-driven scenario creations to aid rotation...
We've recently been clearing the overgrown areas in the garden which are left to grow wild each year ...
Alex and Joanna Wilcox live and farm with their three sons at Hill Farm, near Downham Market on the Norfolk...
As many farmers across the country look at what options are available to them, Georgina Wallis, Hutchinsons environmental services expert,...
A unique insight into agronomy issues across the country ...
Soils with high levels of magnesium are often described as being tight and sticky which, combined with phosphate lock-up, can...
With picking almost complete in most areas, Hutchinsons agronomists Rob Saunders and Chris Cooper look back at what we can...
Planted in 1979, Elham Valley Vineyard is part of the social enterprises run by the Fifth Trust ...
With the UK’s climate shifting towards more extreme weather, growing blackcurrants is becoming increasingly challenging for sixth-generation farmer Nick Overy...
2023 brought a dull July with low light levels, high rainfall and low temperatures, so this year’s grape harvest will...
A unique insight into agronomy issues across the country ...
A discussion at Groundswell highlighted the potential to grow potatoes in a regenerative way ...
Late drilling of winter wheat has become an increasingly common practice across UK arable farms ...
Winter beans are often seen as a second-choice break crop behind oilseed rape, especially in challenging seasons such as 2023...
Following optimum wet conditions, slug numbers are high and pose a particular threat to newly sown cereal crops, warn experts...
It's the level of detail that has been the impetus for change, is what Kensworth grower David Woods has to...
Growers at a recent open day were advised to do what was right for their farm when considering the options...
As the season slips from summer to autumn, we’ve had the hottest and sunniest period of weather so far this...
Alex and Joanna Wilcox live and farm with their three sons at Hill Farm, near Downham Market on the Norfolk...
A change to targeted phosphate fertiliser applications with seed at drilling is proving to be a worthwhile move for one...
With picking of early grapes completed, mid-season cultivars now starting, and later maturing crops still some weeks off harvest, guarding...
Andrew Goodinson shares his seasonal insights on storage, discussing some of the key points on planning, and how what takes...
Do what is right for your farm situation when considering the options available under the new Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI)...
As maincrop potato lifting gets underway, the final article in our series on potatoes gets the views of two of...
With autumn drilling approaching, growers are warned of the heightened BYDV risk due to the green bridge ...
Arable growers are being encouraged to enter the new 2023 Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) for England as it is simpler...
"It all began with wanting to get a handle on our soil variability" is how Philip Meadley explains his journey...
From growing niche bird seed crops to organising public engagement activities, the work of two Cambridgeshire brothers has seen them...
Trials are vital to help overcome the challenges involved with growing a healthy and successful potato crop ...
The most important investment you can make on your farm ...
Talking agronomy with Darryl Shailes, Root Crop Technical Manager ...
Alex and Joanna Wilcox live and farm with their three sons at Hill Farm, near Downham Market on the Norfolk...
There is often debate about how potatoes can fit into regenerative farming systems, but one grower is showing how the...
With picking of early varieties due to begin in the next few weeks, Hutchinsons agronomists Rob Saunders and Chris Cooper...
Securing a long-term sustainable supply of potatoes is behind McCain Food’s partnership approach to regenerative potato production, as it works...
With the potential for a higher risk of BYDV infection this autumn, managing the ‘green bridge’ is more important than...
The hot topic this season has undoubtedly been grassweeds and the challenge they’ve become ...
Seed technology firm Nuseed is hoping successful UK trials of new Brassica carinata varieties over the next two years will...
David Bouch, national seeds manager for Hutchinsons, highlights his wheat and barley choices for autumn drilling ...
The importance of cover crop diversity to keep the engine room running in healthy soils ...
The benefits and practical realities of agroecological farming were on show recently when the Helix Agroecology Farm in Shropshire opened...
With this year’s later harvest comes the reminder that there is no need to panic and rush to get the...
Will Foyle and Dick Neale share insights into how dairy farmers could find some "easy wins" with SFI ...
Grassweeds have again been a big talking point for many growers this year ...
Grassweeds have once again been a big talking point for many growers this year, with some fields coming under significant...
Reducing risk and building resilience are two strategies being deployed by farmer Andrew Pitts to respond to the environmental and...
Darryl Shailes highlights why Cercospora is becoming an increasingly difficult to control disease in sugar beet and how growers can...
After a challenging year, many farmers and agronomists may feel their grass-weed control has taken a step backwards ...
Alex and Joanna Wilcox live and farm with their three sons on the edge of the Fens at Hill Farm,...
There has not been very much happening in the garden recently - as it's still very busy on-farm ...
The Yorkshire farming family behind the successful Wold Top Brewery and Yorkshire’s first single-malt whisky distillery is using the latest...
It's now widely understood that soil is the driver of sustainable farming systems ...
The days of selecting a wheat variety for its straight yield are over, and instead, the focus has moved to...
The arrival of a new disease challenge in sugar beet has highlighted a gap in variety disease resistance information and...
Establishment of oilseed rape has been pushed earlier and earlier as growers seek to overcome adult cabbage stem flea beetle,...
The warmest June on record did wonders for fruit set and canopy growth in many vines, suggesting the 2023 crop...
Andrew Goodinson says now is a good time for planning for the 2023 harvest, thinking through preparations in the field...
OSR has suffered another difficult season, but genetics can help reduce some of the risk ...
No Mow May has extended into June in the garden, which is handy as it is still very busy out...
Many battle with the concept of ‘regenerative’ potatoes and simply discount it for fear of risk ...
The Omnia system from Hutchinsons has the capability to forecast costs and agronomic benefits over a wide rotation ...
Hutchinsons launched its healthy soils assessment service in2016. Since then, the overall understanding of what goes into making a soil...
A farm has stepped up its adoption of precision farming tools as part of a drive to increase production, minimise...
Preserving harvest quality in stored fruit has long been the focus for many growers ...
Written by Dick Neale from Hutchinsons ...
Relatively kind spring weather, fortunately without any late frosts, has boosted prospects for this harvest ...
Many battle with the concept of ‘regenerative’ potatoes and simply discount it for fear of risk ...
Calculating nitrogen use efficiency is not a new thing and has become almost routine for some, given the massive fluctuations...
Thankfully, my weather prayers have finally been answered and the past couple of weeks have seen a real improvement ...
Flowering is a crucial time to guard against key diseases establishing in vines, particularly Botrytis, as Rob Saunders and Chris...
The temperamental spring weather fortunately held out on the morning of 11 May ...
Winter wheat growers are likely to spend up to an extra £30/ha or more on fungicides this season due to...
When I retire, I'm going to enjoy having some time to think in May instead of it always being so...
Where crops have been planted into cloddy seedbeds, slug risk will be high ...
Peter Brundle, Hutchinsons seed manager for the south, based at Canterbury, believes that despite recent challenges oilseed rape still offers...
The emergence of new, more aggressive blight strains, and those with resistance to key chemistry, poses serious challenges for control...
Hutchinsons Helix is a growing network of farms that exemplify research in its truest meaning – to investigate exhaustively ...
Linking to precision farming systems the Hutchinsons Omnia digital farming platform offers users a suite of applications to analyse and...
Andrew Goodinson considers the merits of foliar feeding and biostimulants this season ...
A wet early spring has favoured septoria and thrown fungicide strategies in the air ...
How do you measure soil carbon both accurately and affordably at scale? ...
After wet weather through March and April caused some significant delays to main crop planting, two Hutchinsons agronomists say what...
There is a saying 'be careful what you wish for' and last time I wrote I was saying the Waveney...
With the drilling window for spring barley, wheat and beans closed, Ash Burbidge investigates summer cover crop management for growers...
It is almost a decade since the last really bad Septoria season, and much has changed in that time ...
The EU ban on mancozeb in 2021 marked another milestone in the drive to find more sustainable ways of managing...
From cutting carbon emissions to new habitat creation, the increasing focus on sustainability is manifesting itself in many different ways...
The window for weed control in maize could be tight this spring ...
Managing the nutritional requirements of any vineyard is a complex business ...
The EU ban on mancozeb in 2021 marked another milestone in the drive to find more sustainable ways of managing...
A recent Norfolk meeting organised by agronomy company Farmacy gathered speakers with experience of agroecological farming to define the practice,...
Reports from the east of England suggest symptoms of barley yellow dwarf virus (BYDV) are widespread with moderate infestations found...
As soon as it became clear that the AHDB was withdrawing from horticultural crop research, the British Apples & Pears...
As growers tackle changing weather conditions to apply nutrients and crop protection products, the Omnia digital farming platform from Hutchinsons...
Agro-ecological and genetic solutions are being examined to overcome pest problems in oilseed rape ...
The weather has been very variable in the Waveney Valley over the last few weeks. One minute everything's freezing cold,...
Agronomist in focus with Dick Neale ...
2022 confronted growers with massive challenges across the board, reports Geoff Dixon. ...
Andrew Goodinson has some tips to help growers decide irrigation strategies and reduce the incidence of diseases such as common...
With a large area of wheat sown relatively early and some high biomass crops coming out of winter, disease risk...
Two growers are on a journey to make better use of nutrients from fertiliser ...
As the new season brings fresh challenges for potato growers, Farmers Guardian gets the latest advice from two Hutchinsons agronomists...
Deciding how to get the most from expensive nitrogen fertiliser is at the forefront of many minds this spring ...
As spring kicks vines into action, inevitably so does weed growth. Hutchinsons agronomists Rob Saunders and Chris Cooper consider some...
With gross margins being squeezed, CPM talks to a grower looking to reduce inputs and finds out how a specialist...
Hutchinsons has been delivering its Healthy Soils Assessment service since 2016 and in that time the overall understanding of what...
Mustard is a lower input crop choice than oilseed rape and fulfils the same role as a break, providing a...
Growing up on his family's 170-hectare (420-acre) mixed farm in Herefordshire, Oliver Thomas says it was fairly inevitable he would...
Farmers have been urged to use the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) Soils Standard as the catalyst to "raise the game"...
We left the Waveney Valley for a few days to visit our daughter in the Otztal Valley in Austria, where...
Now one of the UK's leading vineyard agronomy companies, Hutchinsons was keen to sign up as a sponsor of The...
Soil might be being discussed left, right and centre but, rather like an iceberg, there's so much more going on...
The Pendelbogen system of arching canes offers several benefits for sap flow, vine management and frost mitigation. Hutchinsons agronomists Rob...
It’s clearly understood that improved farm productivity is good for business and more recently, for carbon ...
Where cover crops have been in place over winter, it is clear that they have protected soils from January deluges...
Moving from conventional to fully regenerative farming is best accomplished in stages rather than one large step, suggests leading Canadian...
Potato cyst nematodes have always been one of those ‘hard to control’ pests and growers are turning to cultural controls...
When it comes to adopting agroecological principles, the destination may be the same but the journey there is different for...
We had sharp frosts just before Christmas and the pond froze over. The swans had fun, walking around on the...
From crop nutrition and protection to soil preservation, there was plenty packed into the Brassica and Leafy Salad conference. Martin...
Soil pH can significantly impact vineyard productivity and grape quality ...
Andrew Goodinson discusses the most important areas to assess when deciding on potato crop strategies for 2023 ...
Water quality has improved over recent years, but it is still a major issue for water companies, legislative bodies and...
We've had some decent rain over the last few weeks and the newly-dug pond and ditches are looking nice ...
Helping farmers minimise the downsides, and increase the chance of making the right choice... ...
growers and contractors from across the North West had an insight into the latest varieties and growing techniques... ...
Although favourable conditions for autumn sowing are likely to mean less reliance on spring cropping in 2023, it remains important...
Late frosts can devastate vineyards, so with the new growing season just around the corner ...
Rob Saunders sits down with head winemaker at Defined Wines, Nick Lane, to get a winemaker’s take on the management...
Farmers who have established over-winter cover crops ahead of planned spring cereals need to think carefully about how and when...
The products and services available to the UK's fruit industry improve every year, as this year's National Fruit Show (NFS)...
The area of spring cropping in 2023 is likely to be down on previous years given favourable conditions for autumn...
After one of the earliest harvests on record and a relatively kind autumn drilling window in many areas, there is...
Rising costs, changes to farm support, and increasingly extreme weather events have hastened the need to build more resilient production...
Joel Williams, guest speaker at the Hutchinsons Agroecology Conference, shares advice on how to cut reliance on costly fertiliser inputs...
Agronomist and Potato Specialist Andrew Goodinson discusses how to get best results from haulm destruction strategies ...
The competition aims to recognise the best farms in Suffolk, in three size categories – Class 1 (farms up to...
Trials at Helix Farm North in Yorkshire have investigated responses to nitrogen and fungicide inputs in winter wheat and barley...
It seems premature to be talking about managing frost risk on new growth as we go into the dormant winter...
More than 60 maize growers and contractors from across the northwest had an insight into the latest varieties and growing...
Farmers could soon be using digital mapping to assess the flower resources available for key pollinator species and help plan...
This summer Kent farmer Doug Taylor reaped the rewards of a long-term project to increase soil organic matter and now...
An open mind and the habit of questioning everything are key for anyone considering carbon – and their farm costs...
We live on the Waveney flood plain which means the ditches need clearing out intermittently ...
The UK vineyard sector has seen incredible growth in recent years, with the hectarage likely to exceed 5,000 ha by...
Digital mapping could play an increasingly important role in future vineyard agronomy ...
The greater flexibility on offer from herbicide-tolerant sugar beet is attracting more growers to the combined system, but the right...
Late autumn into winter is an ideal time to prepare vineyards for the coming season ...
As nitrogen prices remain high, growers are being urged to consider how they can tailor and optimise their nitrogen products...
The start of the cropping year is an ideal time to assess soils to tailor management decisions over the next...
It's been a tricky year for maize growers, but despite this, harvest has wrapped up early ...
The cost of growing potatoes is struggling to stack up for Cheshire farmer Andrew Shaw and he is calling for...
James Short, Hutchinsons regional director in the south east, gives his views on optimising grassweed control this autumn ...
A drill conversion kit has provided an affordable route into variable rate drilling for one Wiltshire grower ...
Neil Watson, Hutchinsons technical manager, shares key advice ...
Darryl Shailes talks root agronomy ...
TerraMap Gold is an unrivalled soil nutritional and management service from Hutchinsons that combines the most comprehensive soil analysis with...
Andrew Goodinson, Agronomist and Potato Specialist at Hutchinsons, offers insights and top tips to help growers get the best results...
With maincrop harvest in full swing, two agronomists share how crops in their regions have fared after a hot, dry...
With picking in full swing, agronomists Rob Saunders and Chris Cooper look at how crops have fared after a record-breaking...
Trying novel ideas in the field to save growers the cost of experiments with new ways of increasing orchard productivity...
Darryl Shailes, root crop technical manager, gives insight on root agronomy this month ...
The steady growth of the solar PV industry over the past few decades has been supported by a wealth of...
Andy Richardson of Allium & Brassica Agronomy reviews the 2022 allium and brassica season so far. Heather Briggs reports ...
With picking of some of the earliest cultivars likely to begin in just a couple of weeks’ time, Hutchinsons look...
It’s often said that farmers must manage risk, something that’s been much quoted in 2022 as input costs have soared...
Young Agronomist of the Year Sally Cox reflects on the extreme heat of this summer, and planting options for the...
Andrew Goodinson, agronomist and potato specialist at Hutchinsons, offers insights and top tips to help growers get the best results...
Brassica growers and agronomists can better tailor disease and pest control programmes to specific threats thanks to a new monitoring...
There was plenty of information on offer for arable farmers at two open days held recently near Darlington ...
With cover cropping and direct drilling increasing in popularity, growers in Yorkshire recently compared machines across a range of cover...
The garden is suffering from the lack of rain, even the low-lying meadow ground towards the River Waveney is not...
With lower fertiliser requirements than wheat, hybrid rye could be an attractive option this autumn. Paul Spackman finds out how...
In the rush to prepare ground for drilling, it can be all too easy to go straight in with the...
With some sites showing reduced flower initiation and bud viability this year, Hutchinsons agronomists Rob Saunders and Chris Cooper examine...
With harvest well under way, attention turns to next season’s cropping choices and variety selections ...
Onions have unique requirements in terms of conditioning and storage regimes, meaning that designing, building and operating onion stores presents...
BIFGA held their Summer Farm Walk in early June at Boormans Farm, Kent, by kind permission of Peter, Gina and...
We have been very busy in the garden over the last few weeks. ...
With OSR selling for about £650/t for November delivery, growers will be keen to reduce harvest losses and maximise returns....
Vines are particularly susceptible to disease infection during flowering and immediately after, so Hutchinsons agronomists Rob Saunders and Chris Cooper...
Good rooting will be essential in crops next season, as growers look to save on expensive fertiliser. ...
With growers looking to ensure the long-term security of their farm businesses, managing and mitigating risk where possible is crucial....
As maincrop potatoes race through growth stages, the second article in our series considers how to protect crops from blight...
I heard my first cuckoo in the Waveney Valley on May 10, much earlier than last year and then again...
Hutchinsons' new Helix farm in Newport, Shropshire, is the first to focus solely on the principles and practices of agroecology....
Ed Brown, head of Agroecology at Hutchinsons is trying to control herbicide resistant populations of rye-grass at the Helix Agroecology...
As flowering gets underway, Hutchinsons agronomists Rob Saunders and Chris Cooper offer four tips for optimising pollination and fruit set...
Hutchinsons Helix farms provide a regional 'test-bed' for ideas and technologies which are generated through the national Helix programme ...
Data from the latest trials from Valagro has shown a statistically significant increase in yield where its biostimulant product, YieldOn,...
It was the opportunity to take on a substantial amount of new arable land that gave brothers Dan and Tom...
With the loss of BPS subsidies looming, James and Ellie Hay needed to know that they were making the best...
With the Easter weekend forecast to be fine, a mix of fieldwalking, grass cutting and entertaining was planned. ...
For one Suffolk family, playing a part in the development of the Sustainable Farming Incentive has been taken up with...
With the spring fungicide campaign underway, Hutchinsons agronomist David Shepard explains how to optimise upcoming wheat treatments ...
Countryside stewardship is a hot topic ...
Could adopting new support measures alongside existing stewardship schemes help offset the loss of direct payments? ...
Spring is in the air; the lawn mower has been out for the first time and the daffodils in the...
The weather pattern for this spring in the region seems to be mirroring last year, as we're now in a...
Since last writing, cold, dry weather has dominated. This in turn has led to slower growth, slow uptake of nitrogen...
Effective weed management in the undervine area is key to maximising crop productivity, and can also help reduce frost risk...
A look at challenges and opportunities across the vegetable sector, writes Heather Briggs ...
Septoria is active in early-sown wheats in Yorkshire ...
With increasing numbers of its customers reducing cultivations and even moving fully to direct drilling, Hutchinsons held a March drill...
Farmers considering using cover crops must select the right crop for the job ...
As the new potato seasons gets underway, Farmers Guardian gets the latest crop management advice from two agronomists in contrasting...
Looking at cultural controls within a flexible system that focuses on profitable crop production ...
Spraying opportunities are often limited in spring so identifying fields to prioritise for treatment is key to effective disease control...
In the second in our series or articles, Andrew Goodinson, agronomist and potato specialist, offers insights to help growers develop...
Ten years since the Yield Enhancement Network (YEN) was launched, growers and agronomists are gaining a clearer understanding of how...
Fungicide chemistry, both new and old, is increasingly coming under pressure, with selection pressure in the field and regulatory hurdles...
As a relatively dry and kind winter morphs into spring, Dick Neale outlines how weed control is likely to differ...
Detailed in-season nutritional analysis can potentially improve plant health and reduce the need for fungicides. ...
Early action will be key to preventing yellow rust and Septoria gaining a foothold in crops as we enter the...
Nitrogen is an emotive one, but where can we safely cut and what are the potential downsides? ...
“Absolutely thrilled" was the immediate reaction from Sally Cox upon winning the Young Agronomist of the year award. ...
The industry comes together for the National Arable and Grassland Awards 2022 ...
TerraMap Carbon is the UK’s first carbon mapping service to help farmers obtain more accurate Carbon baseline measurements ...
Following the launch of its carbon mapping service last May, crop production business Hutchinsons provided an update on developments during...
Happy New Year everyone, I wonder what this year will bring? ...
Weed control has always been a crucial part of sugar beet production and the consequences of getting it wrong can...
Dick Neale, Hutchinsons’ Technical Manager, shares his views on the best way to measure and manage carbon in a realistic...
Healthy soil and balanced nutrition underpin the success of any vineyard ...
Soil management, carbon and the impact it may have on the environment is front and centre of discussion at the...
The UK area of hybrid rye increased 25% this autumn as more growers recognised its agronomic and financial benefits ...
This is the first of a series of articles from Andrew Goodinson, agronomist and potato specialist at Hutchinsons ...
James Short offers advice to growers on Black-Grass management ...
Find out what you can expect from Hutchinsons at Lamma 2022 ...
In our final article of 2021, Hutchinsons Rob Saunders and Chris Cooper consider what the drive to improve environmental sustainability...
Maize growers and contractors from across the north west gained an insight into the latest varieties and growing techniques when...
Looking for a variable rate drill conversion kit? How to navigate new environmental legislation? Or manage Carbon? Or how best...
David Stead weighs up input costs and potential yield as agricultural inflation soars ...
Then come to the Hutchinsons stand at Croptec ...
We managed to get out of the Waveney Valley last month and visit our daughter who lives in the Otztal...
Machine harvesting is still relatively uncommon in UK vineyards, but as issues with labour availability continue, more growers may go...
The phasing out of the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) over the next few years and switch to environmentally focused support...
For some crops, like maize, sugar beet and field brassica, the risk of wet soil at harvest and the damage...
Delayed drilling is the backbone of grassweed control programmes, with mid-October the ideal in blackgrass situations ...
From a practical grower’s point of view, the tool adds another layer of accuracy when it comes to understanding the...
Putting a range of varieties and growing techniques to the test to identify vital lessons that can then be used...
Employing some good crop management practices over coming weeks will help to reduce the potential infection of new growth when...
Changes made have helped combat black-grass, reduced cost base and improved the carbon footprint of the business, while maintaining yields...
The need to begin this process comes at a time when funding for farms will change radically and the two...
Carbon Toolkit examines TerraMap, particularly the launch of TerraMap Carbon and how it is now possible to map both organic...
Morven Anderson shares details on the Hutchinsons Foundation programme and what drew her to a career as an agronomist ...
Dick Neale shares insights into choosing a cover that will work for your situation ...
Making the transition to variable rate drilling smoother than ever before... ...
A new trials site dedicated to testing out some of the stewardship options that will be central to future support...
In the last in its series, Farmers Guardian talks to two agronomists to review the 2021 potato season and discuss...
Last weekend saw a change in how the garden looked ...
Ed Brown, who heads up Hutchinsons new Agroecology service, summarises what underpins the practice ...
Spotted Wing Drosophila (SWD) can pose a serious threat to grape quality in the run up to harvest so growers...
The weed control challenges associated with establishing stewardship mixes is one of the topics being investigated at a new trials...
A combination of rain and a lack of sunshine over the last few weeks has meant the grass in the...
Ease of connectivity makes transition to variable rate applications smoother than ever before ...
The storm clouds may have threatened the Helios orchard walk last month, but it was a faultless demonstration of what...
Growers are being urged to resist the temptation to take a 'phosphate holiday' in response to a sharp rise in...
Hutchinsons is looking to challenge accepted wisdom about orchard management, from tree architecture to crop protection strategy, as Claire Shaddick...
Given the various label restrictions on final fungicide applications before harvest, controlling key foliar diseases during late summer into early...
The open gardens went well and numbers were pretty strong. With people travelling more than 30 miles to visit, I...
This season has clearly shown how early drilling can increase pressure from Septoria and other wheat diseases. Hutchinsons' James Short...
Potatoes are a tricky crop to keep free from slug damage, with control relying on management across the whole rotation...
The 2020 season threw up some massive challenges for disease control in sugar beet ...
Hutchinsons' Helix project has positioned itself as a ‘one-stop shop' for identifying and then proofing all of the latest technology...
With many different cultivation options on the market, it's important to match a new purchase with on-farm objectives ...
Jeff Claydon, CEO of crop establishment specialist Claydon, discusses cover crops on E.T. Claydon & Sons' farm in Suffolk ...
With flowering well underway this is the time to prevent infections from settling in and spoiling the harvest. ...
Where there is complacency, the problem may be greater ...
With many oilseed rape crops having a prolonged flowering period due to cool weather in April and May ...
Peas and beans offer a good alternative protein source to soya in feed rations ...
Growers are being advised to think carefully about getting the best from oilseed rape as more farmers return to the...
With potato crops making up for a slow start to the season, Farmers Guardian catches up with agronomists in the...
Tom Sewell, an arable farmer from Kent and Sam Vincent, a dairy farmer from Dorset have been awarded the 2021...
With oilseed rape prices significantly higher than this time last year, there could be more of the crop going into...
This spring has seen a further exciting development in TerraMap – the ability to provide the most accurate baseline measurement...
Hutchinsons is undertaking field scale trials of wheat blends across its Helix Farms network to see what their potential could...
Plan OSR desiccation carefully in order to avoid crop damage and yield losses at this final stage warns Hutchinsons Dick...
The slow start to the growing season may have implications throughout the rest of the year ...
Claydon Yield-o-Meter Limited is marking four decades in the agricultural machinery manufacturing sector by holding a 40th Anniversary Prize Draw...
DEFRA has recently published more detailed guidance on the Sustainable farming Incentive pilot scheme ...
David Bouch, Hutchinsons national seeds manager, highlights his recommendations for autumn drilling this year. ...
The transfer, sharing and analysis of digital data is to become faster and more efficient through a collaboration between Hutchinsons...
The old saying goes 'March winds and April showers bring forth May flowers' ...
Recent seasons have highlighted the need to make soils more resilient to wet and dry conditions ...
With oilseed rape prices significantly higher than this time last year, there could be more of the crop going into...
Controlling scab in apple orchards is becoming increasingly challenging as chemical options become more restricted ...
Accurately assessing yield potential after fruit set helps fine-tune inputs and vine agronomy over the summer months, as Hutchinsons’ Rob...
As the 2021 potato season kicks off, Farmers Guardian gets some early season agronomy advice from two agronomists in the...
High yellow rust levels mean growers who haven't already done so should be prepared to protect wheat crops from the...
John Swire discovers how one Herefordshire grower is gaining effective control against potato cyst nematode ...
Applying a quality pod sealant to oilseed rape crops may well pay dividends this season, especially as crop prices now...
Cold, dry springs seem to be the thing these days, certainly in the last few years at least. ...
Leading agronomy firm Hutchinsons is reinforcing the importance of maintaining a robust, proactive control programme for scab (Venturia inaequalis) in...
The opportunity to conduct validated, on-farm R&D on a home farm is one many farm businesses aspires to ...
The exceptionally dry April has significantly reduced soil moisture levels and with only limited rain forecast, growers may have to intervene...
As maize drilling gets underway, growers are reminded about the importance of effective early weed control for maximising yield potential...
Spraying pod sealants on oilseed crops this season and the timing of the application is key to maximising gross margin...
Further changes to yellow rust populations, combined with wide variations in drilling date and more limited chemistry, add extra complexity...
Converting a standard land metered drill into a variable rate drill has never been easier or more affordable with the...
The exceptionally dry April has significantly reduced soil moisture levels, with only limited rain forecast, growers may have to intervene...
Applying the most appropriate product at the right time is fundamental to good agronomy, and never more so than for...
There’s a new biostimulant on the market that does quite a different job from the rest. CPM explores the science...
Ahead of the ban on metaldehyde next spring, growers have been looking at different ways to control slugs in both...
Lack of rain and cold weather across the UK so far in April was causing issues for grass growth and...
Recent cold, dry weather may have reduced the immediate disease pressure in cereal crops ...
Tissue testing around next month’s key flowering period is a valuable tool for finetuning nutrition plans, providing it is used...
Arable farmer and Hutchinsons agronomist Simon Wilcox tells how important the mineral is when soils are washed out by high...
Hutchinsons is partnering with French satellite imagery start-up SpaceSense to explore improvements to its Omnia precision agriculture platform ...
A new agricultural and horticultural apprenticeship standard has been launched ...
This winter seems to be dragging on, with soils still very wet and cold and spring work delayed as a...
Hutchinsons has been exploring a range of biological solutions to disease, including the biostimulant Scyon which contains a blend of...
There are often mixed views about the value of biostimulants to arable crops ...
Starting early to reduce spider mite populations can save money and allow natural enemies to take over and keep a...
This year’s Tree Fruit Day was of course, a webinar and was held over one afternoon, and so was even...
Hutchinsons head of integrated crop management, Dave Howard shares his views on how disease control in wheat can be achieved...
For award-winning Worcestershire arable farmer Jonathan Boaz using farmyard manure to improve organic matter in his soils is key ...
Helen Brown looks at agronomic issues in the North (Cumbria) ...
As the value of cover crops continue to be realised, Hutchinsons has added a whole host of new specialist mixes...
Understanding risk based on early cropping decisions, like variety or drilling date, and in-season monitoring of crops are key to...
Mancozeb has been a cornerstone of Downy Mildew and Phomopsis control in vineyards, but growers will have to look to...
It lurks in the shadows, invisible, biding its time until conditions are right – then pounces - infecting berries and...
Differences in soil management are likely to account for N-min testing results that have either been not as low as...
Following 3 years of replicated independent UK trials Neutrino, a maize variety from German breeder Saaten Union, has successfully come...
The combination of digital yield mapping and detailed soil analysis is proving to be a very effective way of addressing...
Dr David Ellerton, Hutchinsons’ Technical Development Director, considers early T0 fungicide strategies designed to maintain yield potential while ensuring sound...
When it comes to resolving issues with wet soils, is the solution drainage or water management? Dick Neale, soils expert...
It has been a very strange winter for me. Normally I would spend some time on the ski slopes for...
Agrii and Hutchinsons have both launched major new initiatives designed to help growers address the challenges and opportunities coming through...
Maize grown under film can improve crop dry matter and help land management. Sarah Alderton finds out more about the...
The 2021 application window for Countryside Stewardship is now open for agreements that will start on 1st January 2022 ...
Helen Brown looks at agronomic issues in the North (Cumbria) ...
Growers applying slurry or liquid digestate ahead of spring-sown crops have a new option for improving the efficiency with which...
As the vine planting season approaches, Hutchinsons agronomists Rob Saunders and Chris Cooper examine how to ensure plants get off...
Early spring fertiliser is essential for supporting crop growth as day length and temperatures rise, but after a second consecutive...
Whilst the need for a reliable supply of affordable packaging has understandably been an important consideration during the coronavirus pandemic,...
With cover crops becoming a more frequent part of rotations, Claydon Drills and Hutchinsons have been carrying out trials ...
Innate defences against disease come at a hefty price to the plants themselves ...
With drilling around the corner, Farmers Guardian explores key considerations for spring barley crops this season, whatever the end market...
My list of wishes in my last column didn’t include the biggest flood in the Waveney Valley since 1968, but...
Maize growers could see a worthwhile benefit from applying a starter fertiliser to crops grown under film, according to results...
Dick Neale, Hutchinsons’ soil expert and technical manager, shares his point of view ...
The core team behind the Marden Fruit Show Society (MFSS) has been expanded as planning begins for this year’s 88th...
With chlorothanil (CTL) no longer available for cereal disease control, growers are looking at what alternatives they can use ...
As the end of the 2020/21 sugar beet campaign nears, Darryl Shailes looks at what last year’s challenges taught us...
Leading Crop Production Specialists Hutchinsons have appointed Gary Mills-Thomas as Arable Business Director ...
Any vineyard needs healthy soil to support productive, uniform vines, but what constitutes “healthy soil” and how do you measure...
With winter pruning in full swing, Hutchinsons’ Rob Saunders examines why the “gentle pruning” concept is gaining attention and how...
Using precision technology to monitor forage yields and soil conditions can improve crop performance and reduce costs ...
Spring herbicides are likely to be more important than usual for keeping winter cereals weed free this season ...
As technology continues to break down the barriers of modern-day farming, CPM finds out how Hutchinsons’ Helix initiative is facilitating...
As I’m writing this in early December, it has just started snowing. So, let’s think about what I’d like Santa...
“Once day length and temperatures start increasing and weeds begin growing, we could see undesirable levels of grassweeds coming through...
When pitching for a new contract farming agreement it was the use of precision technology that won the deal for...
David Bouch, Hutchinsons National Seeds Manager, provides his thoughts on spring 2021 and recommendations for spring seed varieties ...
From the days of standard trees on 30ftx30ft spacings interplanted with soft-fruit or grazed by sheep, to modern single-row, M9-rootstock,...
As the year draws to a close, Chris Cooper and Rob Saunders look back on the season just gone and...
Disease pressure in many crops of winter barley is very high this autumn, so growers should consider treating susceptible crops...
Many maize seed suppliers are planning to bring stocks of key varieties into the UK earlier than normal to avoid...
Hutchinsons is delighted to announce the addition of Hundayfield farm to its network of Helix regional demonstration farms ...
Hutchinsons is rolling out its helix farm concept to regional centres, starting with the Helix East farm ...
After 10 years of experimenting, cover crops have become an essential part of the farming operation for one Suffolk grower...
Just when you would assume the potential risk from BYDV is receding, it is doing the exact opposite, warns Neil...
Farmers planning to grow maize next year should consider placing seed orders well in advance to secure their preferred variety...
Helen Brown looks at agronomic issues in the North (Cumbria) ...
The benefits of cover crops to soil health and farming systems are widely recognised, but getting the best results on...
The Memory Walk went well. I set off about 7am on Sunday, September 20, and 26 miles and 38,687 steps...
Pruning typically costs around £1,250 per hectare, and for many sites it is the single biggest manual task to be...
With a focus on efficacy and minimal crop damage this year’s herbicide trials have identified a potential new entrant in...
Farmers planning to grow maize next year should consider placing seed orders well in advance to secure their preferred variety,...
Cabbage stem flea beetle pressure has been the final straw that has forced many growers to drop oilseed rape from...
Over the next decade, change is inevitable, but farm businesses need to remain financially profitable and sustainable throughout ...
As one maize season draws to a close CPM looks ahead to the spring ...
The Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus (BYDV) risk is likely to be elevated this season as a consequence of several issues,...
Helen Brown looks at agronomic issues in the North (Cumbria) ...
The BYDV risk is likely to be elevated this season as a consequence of several issues, says Neil Watson, technical...
The third year of a ground-breaking project is starting to reveal how future orchards could be redesigned to simultaneously improve...
Agronomist of the Year David Stead urges growers to be careful with flourishing black-grass and ryegrass infestations after September rain...
The very first national Level 6 Degree agronomy training programme for the Professional Adviser Standard has been launched by leading...
In the last of our potato agronomy series, Farmers Guardian asks Hutchinsons agronomists what we can learn from the challenging...
Launched a year ago, the Conviso Smart system has shown good results in its first season ...
With earlier-maturing crops now picked and later cultivars due to be harvested over coming days and weeks ...
I was in Scotland last week, trying to catch the fish of 10,000 casts or so Ian the gillie told...
Hutchinsons technical development director Dr David Ellerton spoke to Farmers Guide about the most effective strategies for slug control this...
Hutchinsons agronomist James Short takes a brief look at how crops in the region performed generally and what lessons we...
Winter beans are an attractive alternative break crop to OSR in terms of gross margin output, weed control and as...
For independent blackgrass expert Dr Stephen Moss, sometimes the biggest resistance he’d face would come from growers themselves ...
In what has been an unprecedented year for Virus Yellows. Darryl Shailes takes a look at how to optimise this...
With picking of early cultivars about to begin, Hutchinsons' Rob Saunders and Chris Cooper examine how growers can ...
We have been harvesting in the garden, the blackcurrants, redcurrants and raspberries have all done well and the apples and...
With the 2021 sugar beet contracting and seed ordering window about to open ...
Calcium, phosphate and sulphur all play a crucial role in healthy plant growth across all vegetable crops ...
While all the focus is on delayed drilling as a way of managing blackgrass, maximising crop competitiveness is another tool...
The first in a regional network of Helix demonstration farms, Suffolk host farmer Tom Jewers is working alongside agronomy company...
Earlier this spring, images taken from a drone flown over the field where the Hutchinsons Alnwick regional trials are sited...
The legacy of the very difficult 2019-20 cropping year means that many growers are looking at ways to get farm...
Omnia the revolutionary precision agronomy software tool launched by Hutchinsons in 2014 has just registered its 1000th user ...
With ripening grapes potentially at greater risk from Spotted Wing Drosophila (SWD) attack over coming weeks, Rob Saunders and Chris...
Agronomy is a sound career choice for those wanting to be regularly out on-farm, hone their problem-solving skills and work...
Cover crops are gaining popularity, but there is still a lot to learn about their use ...
Lack of phosphate could be limiting yield potential in many wheat crops, even some of the best. Paul Spackman examines...
We had a bit of excitement in the garden last week ...
The last season has really highlighted where soil health can be improved, particularly when coping with both too much and...
Fieldwise LIVE initiative ensures growers are not missing out on the latest research, expert advice and crop reports ...
As harvest approaches and thoughts turn to preparing ground for next season, many growers will be eager to get on...
Take a ‘light touch’ to post-harvest cultivations for soil health. ...
Effective canopy management benefits yield and grape quality and helps lay firm foundations for next year, as Hutchinsons Rob Saunders...
As the end of a difficult 2019/20 season nears, thoughts turn to how to maximise yield potential of next year’s...
It's been an exciting and interesting journey into the world of precision farming for Nick Ridley, Park End Farms, Hexham,...
The future, new technology, prediction, autonomy, big data, robotics, sensors, ICM, Regen Ag, Carbon, ELMs. All words and acronyms that...
Black Fenland soil and larger indeterminate varieties could be a tough combination for growers. Andrew Cromie weighs up the desiccation...
With the backing of parent company H L Hutchinson, Produce Packaging is now improving its facilities and infrastructure. ...
Whether to drill is the question that many growers are considering when it comes to oilseed rape ...
Fieldwise LIVE initiative ensures growers are not missing out on the latest research, expert advice and crop reports ...
Well, it’s rained at last, and the sugar beet and potatoes will benefit immensely and also help the garden too...
The increased area of spring crops teamed with poor herbicide performance resulting from spring drought conditions has seen broadleaved weeds...
In the second of a three-part series, Farmers Guardian catches up with Hutchinsons agronomists to see how potato crops are...
After one of the wettest winters on record, it could be assumed that UK arable soils will be in desperate...
Helen Brown looks at agronomic issues in the North (Cumbria) ...
Precision farming is usually associated with arable units. But livestock farms in the West Country are showing how it can...
After May frosts damaged vines in many parts of the country, Chris Cooper and Rob Saunders examine how foliar nutrition...
“If you only grow one variety of oilseed rape this year, pick one with TuYV resistance,” recommends Hutchinsons technical support...
With environmental stewardship becoming a more important income source post-subsidy reform, Hutchinsons is giving growers an insight into how features...
As wheat ears emerge in crops across the UK, Dr David Ellerton emphasises the importance of careful planning of T3...
This season’s difficult conditions may have stored up problems for future crops, but close examination of soils can offer guidance...
Hutchinsons’ Fieldwise LIVE initiative ensures growers are not missing out on the latest research ...
There is no doubt that last year was one of the most challenging seasons on record. ...
There are three or four key areas to look for when choosing an OSR variety, according to Hutchinsons technical support...
Helen Brown looks at agronomic issues in the North ...
Talking roots with Darryl: the stinging frosts and lack of rain have hit several crops hard ...
Spring barley growers need to make sure they have a ramularia-active fungicide in their T2 sprays this season as the...
Grasswise Suppressor is a short term flexible grass seed option to help combat the burden of black-grass in arable rotations...
Unseasonably cold nights were experienced across much of the UK last week, with frosts hitting the south of England and...
Following challenging autumn drilling conditions and pillaging by CSFB over the last couple of years, many growers will be questioning...
Spring-sown cereals that have struggled to establish in the dry conditions through April and May could be given a much-needed...
To maximise the yield potential of OSR, it’s best to avoid the ‘convenience application’ of a pod sealant with a...
Protecting new vine growth from pests and diseases is the priority as the all-important flowering period nears ...
Hutchinsons’ Fieldwise LIVE initiative ensures growers are not missing out on the latest research ...
A robust blight strategy is more essential than ever as new blight strains continue to evolve. ...
Farming is not standing still with the coronavirus situation and neither are we. ...
Talking roots with Darryl: it's going to be a season of little and often contact sprays ...
Helen Brown looks at agronomic issues in the North ...
Wheat growers are being urged not to cut back on fungicides on some of their thin, poor-looking crops ...
Oilseed rape growers may have to abandon the crop for two years and then return with longer rotations if the...
The inclusion of oilseed rape on many UK farms has reached crisis point ...
The latest exciting development to Hutchinsons Omnia Precision platform, a Climate monitoring and prediction module, has been launched to UK...
Whether planting new vines or managing a well-established vineyard, good site preparation makes all the difference for the season ahead,...
The next few weeks are the ideal time to establish a summer cover crop mix on uncropped land requiring improvements...
Aiming to help farmers make the most of their data, Omnia have released a 100% free to use Omnia service...
With the dry spell starting to raise questions over whether a drought may be on the horizon, optimising biostimulant products...
Broadleaf weed control is proving decidedly more challenging this spring, so extra care will be needed when applying post-emergence herbicides...
For crop production specialists Hutchinsons, it's business as usual. ...
This season burning-off will be a step into the unknown for many. ...
A few years ago it seemed that IPM strategies had solved problems in orchards with predators like typhs and anthocorids...
Cover crops are an increasingly popular way of improving soil health on many farms, and now leading agronomy firm Hutchinsons...
Many growers will be forced to leave land fallow this season and, although that means no income, there are big...
I am excited to report that spring has finally arrived in Cumbria, signalled by the casting aside of wellingtons in...
Cover crop mixes including options designed to improve the structure of land left fallow this spring are on offer. ...
The area of maize sown this spring is predicted to rise to combat the shortfall in winter cereals drilling. ...
With spring drilling finally underway in most areas, in the second in our Healthy Soils series, supported by Hutchinsons, Martin...
Pre-emergence herbicides will need to feature more prominently in sugar beet weed control programmes in order to mitigate the risks...
The end of year report for amino acid biostimulants reads “could do better” ...
Some wheat varieties with good yellow rust resistance scores may be more susceptible to the disease than the ratings suggest....
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More crops could be at risk from nutrient deficiencies this season,so growers are being urged to use plant tissue testing...
This year sees a double whammy of hurdles for wheat growers ...
Omnia Precision is a new precision farming, cloud-based application. ...
It’s the final season growers can control weeds using desmedipham-containing herbicide. ...
On poorer crops, the desire to cut inputs on clean but backward crops is understandable and there is perhaps scope...
Spring frosts can be very damaging to vineyards, but it is possible to reduce the risks with careful planning, as...
Whilst many retailers' commitments and government policies are focussing on reducing packaging waste-particularly the use of plastic packaging, economic pressures...
Cereal growers are advised to monitor crops closely for wheat bulb fly damage, after the first signs of plant invasion...
With the future of glyphosate unknown, mechanical weeding options are enjoying a surge in interest. ...
Soils, integrated pest management and technology were the focus of discussions at the Hutchinsons West Spring Farmer Conferences held at...
The relationship between the farmer and the modern day agronomist has inextricably changed and is continuing to do so ...
Guidance on soil management in established winter crops and in advance of spring drilling. ...
Spring is around the corner and it is very noticeable that winter cereals and grass are greening up, but that...
Farmers Weekly and crop specialist Hutchinsons organised a roundtable to discuss growing maize in difficult conditions ...
With wet conditions limiting drilling opportunities and crop vigour, how should farmers adapt management this spring? ...
Hutchinsons has unveiled a new range of tailor-made cover crop mixes that includes options which could help improve the structure...
A difficult autumn means that plant growth regulators (PGRs) are going to be a vital tool for many growers this...
High rainfall as the 2019-20 season kicked off is causing headaches for weed control in autumn-drilled cropping. ...
Winter wheat growers are being urged to get some nitrogen fertiliser on their crops as soon as possible to help...
The weather has continued to play havoc for Scottish cereals growers ...
Plastic-free packaging has not been fully embraced by the UK's berry sector ...
Various desiccation strategies were put to the test at Hutchinsons Fenland trials site ...
Consider varietal choice carefully and place seed orders early for Maize this spring is the advice from Hutchinsons. ...
Oilseed rape growers have the opportunity to defer payment on seed purchased before 31 March 2020 for leading varieties LG...
Although Septoria pressure may be reduced in late-drilled crops, growers should not risk compromising their plans ...
One of the main sticking points with precision farming has always been moving data from one system or machine to...
This month sees the launch by Hutchinsons of a new, highly accurate soil mapping service, TerraMap. ...
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