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Writer's pictureEmma James

What’s been going on in the agricultural industry? 31 August – 20 September 2023

An aerial view image of P.X. Farms

Discover industry updates from the last several weeks, handpicked. Let’s find out what’s been going on.


A maize breeder has an optimistic view that treated maize seed will remain available for farmers to use in the season to come; farmers that are growing oats have been advised to think thoroughly about their grassweed pressure; the heatwave at the beginning of September has had a massive impact on moisture content on farms.


Farmers that are growing oats have been advised to think thoroughly about their grassweed pressure. Changes in approval mean that there aren’t any options for grassweed herbicide.

 

A farmer in Norfolk has had success during this year’s harvest with his no-insecticide wheat yields over 10t/ha.

 

Some farmers throughout the UK are thinking about growing more crops for pollinators and wild birds in line with the Sustainable Farming Incentives. After a difficult harvest, many farmers are reconsidering their choices when it comes to growing crops.

 

The heatwave at the beginning of September has had a massive impact on moisture content on farms.

 

Terese Coffey, environment secretary, claims that glyphosate is crucial for regenerative farming – Defra is ensuring that glyphosate is available for farmers to use to ensure that regenerative farming remains on track.

 

A maize breeder has an optimistic view that treated maize seed will remain available for farmers to use in the season to come.

 

Farmers Guide shares advice on safe transportation of sugar beet.

 

Defra’s SFI scheme is now open.

 

Stay in the know with the top arable news with our post next week. For now, how about exploring our other content.

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