September 27, 2012

27/09/12: NFU calls for grain transparency; Syngeta report and more

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  • Rain delays the harvest of UK winter crops.  No surprise here then.  Read more... 
  • In the UK talking about rain is a national hobby so it's a surprise to find an article about the dry weather.  The Syngenta Field Report report examines the impact of warm and dry weather mean on early wheat crops.  Besides hampering growth, dry weather is conducive to damaging soil borne diseases which can mean decreased wheat yields.  Read more...
  • In the wake of a poor 2012 wheat crop, The National Farmers Union (NFU) in the UK has called for transparency over grain quality.  The organisation has asked members to gain a detailed understanding of their grain and combine sampling and analysis with segregation in stores.  The NFU hope that improved transparency will help maintain relationships within supply chains.  Read more...
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English: Winter wheat (Triticum) ear in France...
English: Winter wheat (Triticum) ear in France – side view; development stage: anthesis (male flowering). (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

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