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Impressive start to winter barley harvest at family farm

Winter barley was the first crop to hit the combine at Rupert Hoare’s mixed family farm in Sussex last week, with the variety Tardis yielding an impressive 9.75t/ha. Despite battling…

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Hybrid seed barley yields well in a difficult season

A Rutland grower completed his winter barley harvest on 19 July, achieving yields that peaked at 8t/ha, in a tricky year. Charlie Binley of Pridmore and Son, Morcott, near Uppingham,…

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Harvest 2024: Rutland grower cuts OSR after rain delay

After a later-than-expected start due to showers and the need to bale the straw, a Rutland grower cut his only field of oilseed rape on Friday afternoon (12 July). Charlie…

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Final oilseed rape harvest after testing season for grower

An oilseed rape grower received better than expected yields, but won’t be planting the crop next season, after heavy losses to cabbage stem flea beetle. James Peck of PX Farms,…

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14 ways to stay safe this harvest 

Harvest is often an intense time for farmers and their families, with a dangerous cocktail of long working hours, large machinery and pressure to meet deadlines.  CXCS health and safety adviser Emily Jones shares some simple steps to…

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Advice on reducing harvest losses in oilseed rape

Getting pre-harvest management of OSR crops right is essential for minimising harvest losses, which is not just money down the drain, but creates volunteer problems for years to come. Losses…

DISEASE MANAGEMENT

Tips on how to reduce losses from tuber blight this autumn

Potato growers are urged to remain vigilant against tuber blight as the season draws to a close, with adequate skin set and early store management key to avoiding significant losses.…

CRIME

Warning after spate of harvest GPS thefts in West Country

The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) has issued advice on protecting high-tech farm equipment after a spate of thefts in the West Country this harvest. Thieves are increasingly targeting…

DISEASE MANAGEMENT

How to prepare for ergot limits in cereals for harvest 2021

Growers need to prepare for new regulations covering maximum limits on ergot in cereals, to avoid loads being rejected by millers and merchants from harvest 2021 onwards.  The current 0.05%…

HEALTH AND SAFETY

Get ready for harvest: How to carry out a safety induction

Farmers who take on staff to help them over the harvest period should make sure all workers are given a clear health and safety briefing before they start work. It…

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Mixed start to harvest with weather delays and disappointing yie...

Harvest has got off to a mixed start across the southern half of the UK, with some crops proving very disappointing and others a pleasant surprise.   See also: 3…

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Anglesey farmer drills post-harvest summer barley crop

Anglesey mixed farmer Dylan Jones is making good progress harvesting his 45ha crop of winter barley for crimping and now plans to extend his rotation with an additional crop of…

POTATOES

Harvest 2023: Potato yields hit by dry early summer

Andrew Wilson at Brickyard Farm near Slingsby, North Yorkshire, has just made a start on his 60ha of potatoes for McCain. “In digs, yields look pleasing, although quality is a…

ARABLE

Early sugar beet yields promising for Cambridgeshire grower

Sugar beet growers have made an unusually early start to this year’s beet harvest as British Sugar offers a premium for early-lifted crops in an attempt to make up for…

HARVEST

How did harvest go for our Arable Insights farmers?

It’s been a difficult stop-start harvest across the country, but how have our regular featured Arable Insights farmer panel fared? See also: Harvest 2023: The 5 top-yielding spring barley varieties…

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Harvest 2023: Wheat nearly done but spring barley to cut

Many growers will be finishing their winter wheat harvest this week, and spring barley is not far behind, except in Scotland where mixed weather has held back crop maturity. Somerset…

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Harvest is one of the most hectic and exciting times of year on the farm. Capture your harvest 2023 on camera and share photos and videos with us.

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All uploaded photos will be considered for our Harvest 2023 photo competition – the winning image will be featured on the front cover of the magazine later in the season.

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ARABLE

9 steps to obtain accurate combine yield data this harvest

Combine yield data is increasingly being used to make decisions, but a number of factors can lead to inaccurate maps. Paul Spackman takes a look Yield mapping has become an…

HARVEST

Harvest 2023: The 5 top-yielding spring barley varieties map

Throughout harvest 2023, we are updating our handy map with the latest data from 2023’s AHDB spring barley Recommended List harvest results. Use the map below to find the five…

HARVEST

Harvest 2023: The 5 top-yielding winter wheat varieties map

Throughout the harvest season, we are updating our handy map with the latest data from 2023’s AHDB wheat Recommended List harvest results. Use the map below to find the five…

HARVEST

Harvest 2023: The 5 top-yielding winter barley varieties map

Throughout harvest 2023, we are updating our handy map with the latest data from 2023’s AHDB winter barley Recommended List harvest results. Use the map below to find the five…

VARIETY SELECTION

Harvest 2022: Light levels lifted yields despite drought

Despite record-breaking summer temperatures and a lack of rain, winter wheat yields recorded from harvest 2022 were higher than many had anticipated. Crops made the most of the good growing…

HARVEST

Harvest 2022: The 5 top-yielding spring barley varieties map

Throughout harvest 2022, we are updating our handy map with the latest data from 2022’s AHDB spring barley Recommended List harvest results. Use the map below to find the five…

HARVEST

Harvest 2022: The 5 top-yielding winter wheat varieties map

Throughout the harvest season, we are updating our handy map with the latest data from 2021’s AHDB wheat Recommended List harvest results. Use the map below to find the five…

HARVEST

Harvest 2022: The 5 top-yielding winter OSR varieties map

Throughout the harvest season, we are updating our handy map with the latest data from the AHDB's 2022 oilseed rape Recommended List harvest results. Use the map below to find…

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Harvest 2022: The 5 top-yielding winter barley varieties map

Throughout harvest 2022, we are updating our handy map with the latest data from 2022’s AHDB winter barley Recommended List harvest results. Use the map below to find the five…

NUTRITION AND FERTILISER

Should farms sell or chop straw with fertiliser prices high?

The value of straw, whether for power stations or traditional forage and bedding markets remains, buoyant, and many growers will be looking to take advantage of that. However, with high…