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Delegates from '28M tonne export market' shown potential of ukp and uks :
17 March 2010
Delegates from countries with a total potential wheat export market of 28 million tonnes were given a hands-on demonstration of the versatility of ukp and uks wheats at the latest International Bread Baking Workshop organised by British Cereal Exports (BCE).
Award-winning young farmer at HGCA conference :
08 February 2010
On-farm management of nitrogen for milling wheat will be tackled by award-winning young farmer James Price at this year's HGCA/nabim Milling Wheat Conference on 25 February.
RL candidate tables :
04 February 2010
Tables showing data for the new Recommended List candidate varieties are now available for the following varieties:
HGCA News In Brief - Focusing on Exports :
20 January 2010
Bread baking is how overseas millers will learn about the quality of the 2009 wheat crop next month.
HGCA RECOMMENDED LISTS for 2010-11 :
04 December 2009
Fifteen varieties have been added to the HGCA Recommended Lists for 2010/11..
HGCA survey shows cereal quality improvement on 2008 results :
10 November 2009
The final 2009 HGCA Cereal Quality Survey (CQS) results show that Great Britain (GB) harvested better quality wheat and barley crops this year which could have implications for the UK supply and demand balance this season.
SECURING A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE FOR SCOTTISH CEREAL FARMERS :
28 October 2009
Fundamental drivers are shaping the outlook for the 2009/10 cereals season. For wheat and barley the significant global availabilities are not only influencing export prospects and providing price direction, but bringing intervention back into focus
HGCA survey indicates higher numbers of wheat bulb fly eggs this autumn :
16 October 2009
Results from HGCA's annual autumn wheat bulb fly survey indicate the presence of high egg numbers compared to recent seasons.
Oakley out of trials but remains on HGCA RL :
06 October 2009
Following the widespread appearance of a complex race of yellow rust during 2009, HGCA highlighted a major revision of the yellow rust resistance ratings for winter wheat, and warned growers of the need to consider appropriate seed treatments for early disease control. Analysis of the HGCA Recommended List (RL) trial results show that a number of varieties have reduced resistance to yellow rust.
HGCA Gives Farmers Help with Price Risk Management :
29 September 2009
At a time when grain markets have once more proved highly volatile, HGCA has issued a new Price Risk Management Checklist designed to help growers manage their risks. The ten-point checklist, which can be downloaded from HGCA's website, covers all aspects of selling grain including the development of a strategy, trading futures, and buying options.
New strategies to maintain autumn grass weed control in cereals and oilseed rape :
11 September 2009
Effective grass-weed control is essential if rotations comprising mainly autumn sown crops are to be maintained.
Changes to wheat yellow rust ratings :
02 September 2009
Changes in the yellow rust race situation in the UK during 2009, have necessitated a major revision of the resistance ratings on the HGCA Recommended List for winter wheat.
Industry Supports new HGCA Grain Sampling Guidelines :
20 August 2009
HGCA has issued new grain sampling guidelines for 2009. The guidelines, which are intended to enable growers to test for grain quality and mycotoxins, are approved by organisations across the industry including nabim, NFU and AIC as well as HGCA
Protecting yourself against falling market prices :
18 August 2009
With recent declines in market prices, it is more important than ever for growers to understand their costs of production and make active budgets in order to make the right decisions to protect themselves against market volatility. Managing price risk is as important as managing yield so should be demanding the same level of management time.
High dormancy levels in black-grass seed samples this autumn :
14 August 2009
Dormancy in black-grass seed is high again this autumn. Reliance on a competitive crop and good herbicide choice is important.
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