Archive Article: 2001/08/17

17 August 2001

Wheat drilling can be victim of weather

Catchy harvest weather could hit growers who want to sow wheat promptly to avoid a repeat of last years drilling debacle.

Good conditions earlier mean plenty of barley and rape has been cleared and seed should be readily available. But many wheat growers have still to begin cutting.

Whether quality or early supply will be jeopardised is too early to tell. But beware if you rely on bought-in certified or farm-saved seed from a mobile operator. Securing supplies now could pay.