Yields below average
31 August 2001
Yields below average
Yields are below average for Mark Middleton, who farms at Pytcheley near Northampton. He has almost finished wheat and has started combining beans.
Wheat yields have been variable. First wheat Malacca has yielded 8.6t/ha (3.5t/acre) and second wheat Malacca has yielded 8t/ha (3.25t/acre). "We expect at least 4t/acre (10t/ha) on first wheat Malacca.
"Everything is fine for quality, with protein about 12.5%."
Claire and Consort have yielded between 5-10t/ha (2-4t/acre). The poor yields can be blamed on drainage in fields where winter conditions were very poor.
Spring beans are yielding 3.7t/ha (1.5t/acre), which is below the expected 5t/ha (2t/acre). They should move onto peas tomorrow.
"Yields are poor, but no worse than expected. I knew where the disasters would be so did not get excited when going into the field."
To post your Harvest Highlights, click here
Click here to return to Harvest Highlights front page
Click the button below to return to FWi News headlines
FREE ARABLE UPDATE
CLICK HERE to receive FWis FREE new weekly email newsletter, providing an instant link to all the major additions and updates relevant to your arable business.