Arable crops in the UK make up just under half of the farmed area (3.9M ha out of 9M ha)
The major arable crops grown in the UK are wheat (1.6M ha), barley (0.8M ha), oilseed rape (0.3M ha), beans (0.18M ha), oats (0.16M ha), potatoes (0.1M ha), sugar beet (0.1M ha) and peas (0.06M ha), given by Defra Statistics.
Information on arable crops is generated and provided by AHDB for Cereals & Oilseeds, by PGRO for beans & peas, and by BBRO for sugar beet. Agronomy advice is provided by independent and commercial agronomists.
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Pulses are leguminous crops harvested for dry protein-rich seed, with peas (pisum sativum) and beans (vicia faba) being the major crops in the UK.
The major commodity crops in the UK are wheat, barley, oilseed rape, field beans, sugar beet and potatoes, but around half of agricultural land grows grass.
Oilseed Rape is the most widely grown break crop in the UK. The seed is crushed to produce vegetable oil and the remaining rapeseed meal is a high protein animal feed.
Precision farming involves the use of GPS, sensing and control technologies to use spatial data to manage soils, crops and livestock.
Leading arable event The CropTec Show is returning to the East of England Showground in Peterborough on November 23 and 24. Now in its 10th year, the event will deliver the well-loved CropTec formula combining industry-leading exhibitors, the latest machinery and technology, networking and discussion opportunities as well as valuable updates on developments across the arable sector. Tickets are free and available now by registering at www.croptecshow.com.
AHDB Guide from 2021 incorporating WRAG guidelines. Weed control is vital for high yields of good-quality crops and to prevent the spread of pests and diseases, e.g. ergot. Yet with fewer active ingredients, a need to protect water and manage herbicide resistance, the weed challenge must be managed across the rotation.
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Environment Digest is a quarterly publication that provides a synopsis of recent news, reports and other materials that are of interest to the farming community. With a particular focus on how agriculture links with the environment, each issue focusses on articles across sustainable food production, climate change, water and waste management, soils and biodiversity. Environment Digest principally focuses on stories and policy changes that are relevant to England and/or the UK with a slant towards the arable sector.
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