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Harvest finished on September 9 which is not too late but with its stop start nature and slow pace we were all pleased to finally finish.

In 2014, when it set the target of 100% by the end of 2020, the brewing giant imported all of its barley

The loss of potato desiccant diquat, sprout suppressant chlorpropham (CIPC) combined with soil damage from last year has meant that some growers are facing added growing costs of £100/hectare in 2020.

Cereal growers are being advised to be particularly cautious when handling over-yeared seed bags following reports of bags ripping or spilling during movement.

Sprayer operators without the skills to access online training could struggle to fulfil their National Register of Sprayer Operators (NRoSO) CPD requirements, with face-to-face training opportunities cancelled due to Covid-19

Wheat markets around the world remain strong, with an eye on conditions in southern Russia

Faced with Covid-19 related contraction of demand for spring barley and oats, many growers will want to take advantage of the scrapping of the three crop rule and maximise wheat area this autumn.

Supporting farm income is the main reason for offering agricultural contracting services, according to a survey conducted by NFU Mutual.

Earlier drilled oilseed rape crops have managed to get up and away from early cabbage steam flea beetle (CSFB) grazing this season, but later drilled crops in some parts of the country are starting to suffer.

Weather worries, no-deal uncertainty, a tighter global market and Covid-19 continue to influence grain prices.