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The author describes the conditions of the crops on his farm in Great Britain as of June 14, 2013. He discusses the emergence of most of the flag leaf of spring oats and the positive outlook for winter oats. The budding of spring barley crops and spring oilseed rape is mentioned. He also talks about staying with succinate dehydrogenase inhibitor (SDHI) fungicide chemistry on all but the worst fields of wheat and applying prothioconazole to deal with stem base browning.

The author describes the status of his farm on the Scottish Boarders growing combinable corps and brassicas. He recalls that in 2012, they had finished drilling spring crops by March 19, which he believes would not happen in 2013. However, he reports that their drill is already functioning getting in some beans. He adds that there have been a number of machines busy in the area putting in more winter wheat at this late stage.

The article discusses developments in the farm industry in Scotland and Northern Ireland. Some problems faced by Stuart Davidson in his farm in Aberdeenshire include constant wet, dull weather, tricky spraying timings and lack of sun for grain-fill. Martin Hamilton's crops in his farm received close to 8 inches of rain, making all farm operations difficult and putting disease pressure on growing crops.

The author provides an overview of the conditions and operation of his farm. He notes that the cool weather in May 2012 has been replaced by warm sunshine which helps the crops grow strongly. The warmer weather has allowed the rapid intake of available nitrogen to make the crops grow well. He plans to target the application of T1 with Siltra and Terpal fungicides at the optimum stage for the growth regulator of spring barley.

The article presents a crop report on a farm owned by Neil Thomson along with his father and brother in Kelso on the Scottish Borders.

The article discusses the importance of land drainage in the agriculture sector in Great Britain, particularly as a means to tackle the continuous rise in crop input costs. According to Warwickshire, England-based contractor Farm Services' Rob Burtonshaw, well-drained soils optimize the crop growth rates, thus, the need for an efficient drainage system. The use of recycled materials in constructing drainage systems is also cited.

The article reports on the impact of climate change on the farmland in Great Britain by 2100. It says that this environmental trend could help at least 90 per cent of the farmland more suitable for growing crops. It mentions that increased temperature can lead to great yields in Scotland and Northern Ireland. On the other hand, yields in England will decrease due to heat stress.

The article reports on the sale of arable farm in the Howe of Fife in Scotland. The 135-hectare farm at Collairnie is considered in the country as the most productive arable farmland because several crops can be grown. The farm's productivity can be attributed to the low altitude and suitable climate for crop growth. Other items included in the sale of Collairnie are mentioned including a pole barn and a tower house.

The author expresses gratitude for the limited rain his farm received that allowed him to save his wheat crop, just in time to fill the meager grains at his Euston Estate, south of Thetford, England. He feels good to cut the grass on his new lawn for the first time in 2011. He also feels honored to be one of the judges in the Cheshire County Farms competition in England. He hopes to gain wheat yield despite the dry weather condition.

The article presents top tips on getting five-tonne yields at farms. It says that farmers should always monitor seed rate by checking seed bed status since it affects the establishment level of seeds. The author suggests that they observe the length of time the crop puts on its leaf area to predict crop development rate.

The article offers arable farm updates from "Farmers Weekly" Crop Watch agronomists across Great Britain as of May 13, 2011. While rain has already fallen in some regions like Perthshire, Scotland in the north, many believe that it is already too late like in Gloucestershire, England in the west. Significant yield losses are also seen in the south such as in Kent, England, while crop stress is reportedly evident across the board in the east in Cambridgeshire, England.

The article posed a question on whether it is necessary to conduct another farm inspection to check the size of carbon footprints when top dressing the crops.

The article talks about his crop farm in Great Britain as of October 2008. He notes that his grain drier had a spontaneous combustion after it was turned off. He adds that they combined and drilled wheat on the same day as they started the new season right after the end of the previous season. He mentions that they are waiting for the forecast rain before they begin planting their second wheats.

The author talks about his crop farm in Great Britain as of October 2008. He notes that the difficult harvest has been completed with credit directed to the hard work of combining and bailing contractors as well as joint venture potato partners. He adds that wheat generated 10.3 tons per hectare (t/ha) at an average of 18% while the price and yield of potatoes were satisfactory on about 60% of the area. He intends to drill the wheat after potatoes through the cultivation of beds.

The author talks about his crop farm in Great Britain as of October 2008. He notes that they were able to create good seed-beds for late-sown oilseed rape and first wheat crops as they leave a day between passes. He mentions that they have chosen oakley and winter barley for planting. He adds that their oilseed rape plants will be treated with post-emergence herbicide Novall plus insecticide.

The article reports on the state of some British farms as of March 2008. In the East, cold weather has slowed cereal growth, particularly winter barley. Cold snaps and drier weather appear to have kept disease in check, but a T0 will still be scheduled for the most forward, disease-prone wheats. In the North, winter barley looks well, but fields with mosaic virus are easy to spot and need recording to ensure suitable varieties are planted next time.

The article offers updates on various crop farms across England. In Dorset, early-drilled wheats on fertile sites have started developing, with some main tillers at GS 30. Rape crops in Lincolnshire have, or are about to receive their first top dressing of nitrogen with sulphur, while second and late-drilled wheats will be top-dressed at the end of February 2008. Most cereal crops are relatively free of disease in Northumberland.

The author relates some problems he encountered in farming after two days with temperature above 40C. He states that cash is needed as they have entered into a share farming venture in the Ukraine with 5000 hectares of combinable crops. He mentions that they aim to plant 2500 hectares in autumn but it is necessary to get a few things in place to achieve it. He cites that his part-time assistant on the arable front was injured and cannot move for two months.

The article presents updates on issues facing farms in Great Britain. As cereal crops are harvested preparation for the following crop will be underway. Soils will be very fragile and prone to compaction and structural damage. All the rainfall experienced is showing itself in many crops with classic nitrogen deficiency seen in potatoes and sugar beet. Many growers are applying either liquid or solid nitrogen to keep the canopy going a little longer.

The article reports on the effects of continuous rain on farms in England. It states that many farmers are being forced to write off crops while cereal crops are facing disease threats. Alison Pratt, spokeswoman for the East Midlands region of the NFU, states that the financial implications of the weather looks disastrous.

The article offers a look at farming activities in Herefordshire, England and the other border counties. It says that there has been a huge expansion in recent years of crops like potatoes, vegetables and soft fruit, including extensive strawberry production. Trecorras Farm, Llangarron of Ross-on-Wye, is a 275-acre commercial farm that was sold subject to contract within days of coming on to the market.

The article focuses on the effect of the dry season on farms in Lincolnshire, England. It notes that crops have been slow to take up applied nitrogen and more tillers than usual have been dropped in an effort to sustain growth. Wildlife is also affected by the lack of rainfall. It mentions that dry slugs have been coming up on heavy land.

The author provides an update on the livestock operation at their farm in Shropshire, England. It mentions that Lord Jeff Rooker, chairman of the Dairy Supply Chain Forum, had visited the farm and had a discussion with the author on various issues such as milk price in relation to rising cost and single farm payment. The author was requested to write an article in "Shropshire Star" about the types of crops to be planted to combat climate change.

The article focuses on the cropping and cultivations strategy of the Newton Farms owned by James Willmott. According to Wilmott, they like to run double break crops to get seed-bed cleaned up in order to achieve high quality wheat. A 10-furrow Naud reversible plough and a 4.7 meter Gregoire Besson Discordon cultivator are used to get fields from stubble to seed-bed.

The article relates the author's experience of participating in organic farm visits in Denmark. It is said that plenty of investments were made by young Danish farmers as they grew their businesses. One forage unit equating to 1 kilogram of barley is the forage unit system of rationing in the country. According to the author, they were amazed with crops of clean cereals and young clover grass leys.

The article focuses on Farm Sunday in Great Britain. About 250 farmers have signed up for the event. It is considered a suitable event to assert the significance of farmers. People who visit farms during the occasion are said to be generally interested in different crops. It is suggested that farmers can put up some signs to explain their crops as a farm presentation.

The article offers news briefs on the agricultural industry in Great Britain. Farm Watch scheme was proposed to combat an increase in the number of thefts from farms in the region. Damson plum-like fruit has been included in a number of speciality dishes. It is said that winter cereal and spring crops are at risk from one of the severest leatherjacket attacks.

The article reports on the status of spring crops at the Docking Farm owned by Chris and Michael Harold located in Oulton, North Norfolk, England. A lovely spring day with the temperature at 17 degrees Celsius makes spring cropping at farm work fully up to date, except for gardening and grass cutting. Soils have also worked well. The other organic crop at the farm is Deben wheat sown in late November.

The article provides information on the Heath House Farm in Beckbury, Shropshire, England. Continuation of the cultivation of familiar crops is the policy for the farm. Farmer Richard Solari comments on farming. The impact of price cuts of sugar beet on the profitability of the farm concerns Solari as of January 20, 2006.

Focuses on a farm in Shropshire, England. Crops to be planted on the farm; Quality of grass maintained on the farm; Benefit of exercise for incalf cows.

Focuses on a farm owned by Lorenz von Schintling-Horny in Berlin, Germany. Agricultural crops that can be found at the farm; Factors that contributed to the growth of the farm; Plans of the farm owner to increase the number of crops by 2015.

Focuses on the changes being made in the farms involved in a post-Common Agricultural Policy reform review of the farming and forestry in Great Britain. Possible impact of such reform on the operation of farms; Performance of agricultural crops as of October 2005.

Presents updates on farming in Lincolnshire, England as of September 2005. List of crops grown at Easton Lodge; Number of finishers being market by a breeder/finisher pig unit each year; Information on the arable farm Sacrewell Lodge.

This article reports on the delay of the potato harvest in Great Britain in September 2005. The harvest, which was about a week late, was delayed by factors such as the later planting of the potatoes and the less than ideal growing conditions for the farms. The harvest was also less productive than the one from last year, producing about 16.3% of the crop, as compared to 19.8% in 2004.

Reports on the plan of John Carlile-Lewis to sell a first class east-coast arable farm unit in Scotland. Reason behind the decision of Carlile-Lewis; Ideal crops to be grown at the farm; Selling price of the unit.

Presents information on commercial farms in Europe managed by the periodical "Farmers Weekly." Crops grown at Easton Lodge arable farm in Lincs, England; Features of the Sacrewell Lodge arable farm in Lincs, England; Number of dairy herd and ewes at the Vimer livestock and arable farm in Normandy, France.

Compares the crop gross margins for harvest in 2004 with the five-year average yield at the Easton Lodge arable farm in Lincs, England. Results of harvest on winter barley, peas and sugar beet; Factor that led to the reduction in area allocated to sugar beet; Impact of the loss of International Annealed Copper Standard payments on the gross margin figures.

Offers a look on the impact of the Single Payment Scheme on farm businesses in Great Britain. Potential reduction in cropped area due to the scheme; Views of Francis Mordaunt of Anderson on the company's balance sheet in agriculture; Effect of the scheme on contract farming arrangements. INSET: Agronomists' view.

Reports on the incidence of yellow rust disease in crop fields of England. Comments of Patrick Stephenson, a agronomist of the Field Weld Crop Watch North Yorkshire, on the presence of yellow rust; Impact of late and low rates of the application of flag leaf sprays on the spread of yellow rust; Implications of the incidence of the disease for plantings.

Provides information on a letter wrote by farmer David Richardson for the head of the British Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) regarding DEFRA policies. Improvement of biological diversity in the farm of Richardson; Falsity on policies that assume the ability of farmers to deliver food quantities when prices are below production cost; Need for the European Union to stop exporting subsidised crop surpluses.

Presents updates on arable farming in Great Britain as of May 2005. Information on several topics on crops that will be featured in the "Crops" magazine; Efforts of farmer Robin Gudgeon to supply water for potatoes at the Frederick Hiam Farms in Prickwillow, Cambridgeshire in Engalnd; Impact of cold weather on herbicide application in sugar beet.

Presents tips on T1 spraying in several crop farms in England. Need to conduct risk assessments on flowering oilseed rape crops for sclerotinia before spraying at Agrovista farm in Norfolk; Immediate use of TI sprays to prevent septoria at Hampshire Arable Systems in Hants; Importance of applying TI to treat various crop diseases at AICC in York.

Looks at how the barometer farms of "Farmer's Weekly" are tackling the task of deciding how much nitrogen fertiliser crops is needed in spring of 2005. Regional representatives who are striving to be more scientific in their approach; Key areas of uncertainty according to UAP agronomist Howard Moore; Basis of the final Nitrogen recommendation of Moore.

Presents information on commercial farms managed by the periodical "Farmers Weekly" in Great Britain. Crops grown at Easton lodge arable farm in Lincs, England; Features of the Sacrewell Lodge arable farm in Lincs; Number of dairy herd at the Vimer livestock and arable farm in Normandy, France.

Announces that the Sir Richard Sutton's Settled Estates farm in England, managed by Chris Dowse, has won the Silver Lapwing competition in 2004. Recognition given to Dowse for his work in conserving a grey partridge; Reason behind the development of a Web site for the farm; Crops produced by the farm; Number of ewe lambs that graze on the farm; Views of Dowse on the new single farm payment regime.

Discusses the state of the Easton Lodge farm in Lincs, England and the plans for the farm in 2005. Hectares of land at Easton Lodge that will be harvested for wheat and barley in 2005; Acres of set-aside and uncropped land in the farm; Actions taken by the farm manager at Easton Lodge to address the issue on established regenerated set-aside land in the farm.

Provides information on a family-owned portfolio of Grade 1 silt farmland in Lincolnshire, England that will be launched by Brown & Co. Retirement of the senior directors of the land; Description of the main block of the land; Average acres of the land that were under eligible crops; Overall price of the land.

Reports on the yields of maize crops in Great Britain in 2004. Factor which contributed to the maize crop yields; Month targeted by farms to harvest maize crops.

Reports on the harvest yields at Sacrewell and Easton Lodge in Lincs, England in 2004. Improvement in the yields at Sacrewell Lodge; Average wheat harvest at Easton Lodge; Wheat variety assessment.

Presents information on Woollett Hall Farm in Kent, England. Reasons for planting sunflowers at the farm; Background on the tractor and trailer tours offered by the farm; Other crops grown at the farm.