http://www.fwi.co.ukFarmers Weekly interactive provides an arable farming news feeden-gbFri, 10 Feb 2012 17:03:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/10/131420/warnings-over-summer-water-restrictions.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/10/131420/warnings-over-summer-water-restrictions.htmlFarmers in East Anglia are likely to face severe water restrictions for irrigating crops this summer, according to the Environment Agency.Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:03:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/10/131416/soil-organic-matter-compost-use.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/10/131416/soil-organic-matter-compost-use.htmlCompost trials by salad producer Vitacress have shown the potential to increase yields of spinach and rocket crops by about 10%, the firm’s farm agronomist, Shaun Clarkson, says.Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:26:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/10/131412/soil-organic-matter-strip-tillage-and-compost.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/10/131412/soil-organic-matter-strip-tillage-and-compost.htmlTight, compacted soils were the catalyst for Simon Bayliss to start taking soil organic matter more seriously on his 263ha Wincote Farm in Eccleshall, Staffordshire. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:20:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/10/131410/pressure-on-spring-herbicide-applications.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/10/131410/pressure-on-spring-herbicide-applications.htmlDisappointing results from the pre-emergence stacking last autumn puts more pressure on spring applications, as Louise Impey reportsFri, 10 Feb 2012 15:47:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/10/131409/growers-warned-over-sulfonylurea-ruling.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/10/131409/growers-warned-over-sulfonylurea-ruling.htmlCereal growers are being reminded to stick to the rules covering sulfonylurea when it comes to herbicide use this springFri, 10 Feb 2012 15:31:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/10/131352/guidelines-bring-clarity-to-soil-n-testing-debate.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/10/131352/guidelines-bring-clarity-to-soil-n-testing-debate.htmlEstimating soil nitrogen supply as effectively as possible is a key step in helping cereal and oilseed rape growers match top-dressing rates to crop demand.Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:49:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/10/131411/soil-organic-management-straw-for-muck-and-trading.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/10/131411/soil-organic-management-straw-for-muck-and-trading.htmlKeeping soil in good health is fundamental to growing successful, high-yielding crops, says Gordon Rennie, farm manager on the 280ha Stenton Farm, in St Monans, Fife.Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:00:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/10/131407/in-depth-crops-guide-to-soil-organic-matter.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/10/131407/in-depth-crops-guide-to-soil-organic-matter.htmlThis guide will provide growers with information on what soil organic matter is, and how to manage it more effectively through agronomic practices and soil amendments, such as compost, farm yard manure and bio-solids.Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:00:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/10/131402/record-world-wheat-stocks-forecast-pushes-prices-lower.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/10/131402/record-world-wheat-stocks-forecast-pushes-prices-lower.htmlThe grain market has eased on a US Department of Agriculture report which yesterday raised its estimate for end of season world wheat stocks to a new record highFri, 10 Feb 2012 09:08:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/10/131377/secrets-to-growing-an-award-winning-barley-crop.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/10/131377/secrets-to-growing-an-award-winning-barley-crop.htmlThe trend towards dry springs has made malting barley growing more of a challenge, but a Hampshire grower's approach resulted in a 8.3t/ha crop with a gross margin of nearly £1,400/ha despite 2011 being one of the driest growing seasonsFri, 10 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/09/131368/pulses-see-strong-demand-for-tight-supplies.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/09/131368/pulses-see-strong-demand-for-tight-supplies.html Pea and bean prices have improved again this week, with strong demand and tight supplies supporting markets. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:49:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/09/131249/now-is-time-to-plan-oilseed-rape-seed-purchases.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/09/131249/now-is-time-to-plan-oilseed-rape-seed-purchases.htmlMany oilseed rape varieties to choose from Northern RL region may extend south Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/08/131358/farmers-who-plough-up-grasslands-risk-penalty.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/08/131358/farmers-who-plough-up-grasslands-risk-penalty.htmlFarmers considering ploughing out permanent pasture risk losing out on their single farm payment unless they ensure they are not breaching conservation rules. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:38:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/08/131341/research-into-molecular-networks-could-increase-yields.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/08/131341/research-into-molecular-networks-could-increase-yields.htmlBASF is to work with the VIB Department for Plant Systems Biology at Ghent University, Belgium, in a new joint project aimed at increasing crop yields. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:00:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/08/131344/straw-burning-return-could-aid-blackgrass-control.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/08/131344/straw-burning-return-could-aid-blackgrass-control.htmlFears of rising herbicide resistance in blackgrass have triggered a call for a return to straw and stubble burning to help boost control of the weed and prevent the problem from spreading.Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:41:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/08/131317/beating-back-blackgrass-by-cultivation.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/08/131317/beating-back-blackgrass-by-cultivation.htmlA fresh look at cultivations' role in tackling the blackgrass menace on heavy land unsuited to spring crops is underway in CambridgeshireWed, 08 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/07/131329/t0-critical-to-reduce-rust-risk-in-wheat.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/07/131329/t0-critical-to-reduce-rust-risk-in-wheat.htmlYellow and brown rust is threatening to be a serious problem as in 2006/07, agronomists believe.Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:40:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/07/131336/crop-watch-cold-weather-welcomed-by-agronomists.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/07/131336/crop-watch-cold-weather-welcomed-by-agronomists.htmlThe recent cold weather has been welcome, say this week's Crop Watch agronomists, checking forward crops and high disease levels.Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/07/131323/strong-export-pace-leads-uk-wheat-higher.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/07/131323/strong-export-pace-leads-uk-wheat-higher.html Grain prices strengthened again on Monday, taking London feed wheat futures to £168.50/t for May, the highest for almost five months. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:47:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/07/131322/variable-soil-n-requires-attention.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/07/131322/variable-soil-n-requires-attention.htmlSoil mineral nitrogen levels are variable this season, according to initial GrowHow N-min sample results. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:34:00 GMT