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HGCA at Tillage 2010 :
08 September 2010
HGCA will be at this year's Tillage event demonstrating the latest research on soil management.
Interactive bio-based plastic product display :
08 September 2010
HGCA has launched an interactive display of consumer products and prototype materials wholly made from, or containing an amount of, plastic derived from biomass sources.
2010 is a medium dormancy year :
19 August 2010
Results from HGCA-funded research (Project 3336) have shown that dormancy in black-grass seed samples this autumn is medium
HGCA Harvest Update - Don't Draw the Short Straw :
16 August 2010
With around 15% to 20% of the UK winter wheat crop harvested during the recent showery weather, growers are reminded to remain vigilant to the ongoing risk of mycotoxin contamination.
Six winter oilseed rape HGCA Recommended List trials harvested :
28 July 2010
Six winter oilseed rape HGCA Recommended List trials have been harvested in the East & West region. The average yield of the fungicide treated trials was 4.8 t/ha.
Less than two weeks left to 'have your say' in HGCA research consultation :
21 July 2010
Growers are being urged to have their say on HGCA's future research plans before the consultation close on 31 July. Through the consultation, launched at the recent Cereals Event, HGCA is seeking the industry's views on its priorities for levy-funded research for the next three years from 2011 to 2014.
Timely reminder to measure and record rainfall pre-harvest :
21 July 2010
As the wheat harvest rapidly nears and the unpredictable weather continues, growers are being reminded as part of HGCA's ongoing mycotoxin campaign to measure and record rainfall pre-harvest.
Dormancy in grass weeds :
13 July 2010
ADAS are looking for samples of black-grass, Italian rye-grass, barren brome and meadow brome for dormancy testing. If you are interested in becoming involved please contact Dr Sarah Cook at ADAS Boxworth
HGCA Planting and Variety Surveys paint a mixed picture for 2010 crop :
07 July 2010
Greater regional market specialisation and one of the lowest post-war GB barley areas are revealed in the 2010 HGCA Planting and Variety Surveys published this week.
Cereals Recommended List plot tour online :
29 June 2010
Growers wanting a quick recap on the highlights of the HGCA's 2010/11 Recommended List plot tours at Cereals can now enjoy their own personal plot tour on the HGCA website.
Campaign launched highlighting HGCA Mycotoxin Risk Assessment :
14 June 2010
A new grower campaign focusing on timely completion of the HGCA fusarium mycotoxin risk assessment is being launched this week.
Managing land for biodiversity at Cereals 2010 :
02 June 2010
Growers looking for the latest information on managing uncropped farmland for biodiversity can visit the Farm4bio crop plots on HGCA's stand at the Cereals 2010 event.
Free Red Tractor rain gauges at Cereals 2010 :
19 May 2010
Assured growers visiting Red Tractor Farm Assurance at Cereals will be able to pick up a free Red Tractor rain gauge and a pack of information on how to better manage their mycotoxin risk.
HGCA at Cereals 2010 - Shaping arable thinking :
10 May 2010
Growers will have the opportunity to have their say on the future of HGCA research
New Look CropMonitorŽ Website for 2010 :
29 April 2010
New Look CropMonitorŽ Website for 2010
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