http://www.hgca.com/NewsThe latest news from HGCAen-gb12/03/201001/03/2009http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/rss/rss.htmlDBT CMSnews@hgca.comwebmaster@hgcahttp://www.hgca.com/content.output/4423/4423/News/News/RL%20candidate%20tables.mspxTables showing data for the new Recommended List candidate varieties are now available for the following varieties:04 Feb 2010 , 00:00:00http://www.hgca.com/content.output/4393/4393/News/News/HGCA%20News%20In%20Brief%20-%20Focusing%20on%20Exports.mspxBread baking is how overseas millers will learn about the quality of the 2009 wheat crop next month.20 Jan 2010 , 00:00:00http://www.hgca.com/content.output/4261/4261/News/News/HGCA%20RECOMMENDED%20LISTS%20for%202010-11.mspxFifteen varieties have been added to the HGCA Recommended Lists for 2010/11..04 Dec 2009 , 00:00:00http://www.hgca.com/content.output/4201/4201/News/News/HGCA%20survey%20shows%20cereal%20quality%20improvement%20on%202008%20results.mspxThe 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.10 Nov 2009 , 00:00:00http://www.hgca.com/content.output/4182/4182/News/News/SECURING%20A%20SUSTAINABLE%20FUTURE%20FOR%20SCOTTISH%20CEREAL%20FARMERS%20.mspxFundamental 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 focus28 Oct 2009 , 00:00:00http://www.hgca.com/content.output/4177/4177/News/News/HGCA%20survey%20indicates%20higher%20numbers%20of%20wheat%20bulb%20fly%20eggs%20this%20autumn.mspxResults from HGCA's annual autumn wheat bulb fly survey indicate the presence of high egg numbers compared to recent seasons.16 Oct 2009 , 00:00:00http://www.hgca.com/content.output/4155/4155/News/News/Oakley%20out%20of%20trials%20but%20remains%20on%20HGCA%20RL.mspxFollowing 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.06 Oct 2009 , 00:00:00http://www.hgca.com/content.output/4141/4141/News/News/HGCA%20Gives%20Farmers%20Help%20with%20Price%20Risk%20Management.mspxAt 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.29 Sep 2009 , 00:00:00http://www.hgca.com/content.output/4133/4133/News/News/New%20strategies%20to%20maintain%20autumn%20grass%20weed%20control%20in%20cereals%20and%20oilseed%20rape.mspxEffective grass-weed control is essential if rotations comprising mainly autumn sown crops are to be maintained.11 Sep 2009 , 00:00:00http://www.hgca.com/content.output/4115/4115/News/News/Changes%20to%20wheat%20yellow%20rust%20ratings.mspxChanges 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.02 Sep 2009 , 00:00:00http://www.hgca.com/content.output/4102/4102/News/News/Industry%20Supports%20new%20HGCA%20Grain%20Sampling%20Guidelines.mspxHGCA 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 HGCA20 Aug 2009 , 00:00:00http://www.hgca.com/content.output/4103/4103/News/News/Protecting%20yourself%20against%20falling%20market%20prices.mspxWith 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.18 Aug 2009 , 00:00:00http://www.hgca.com/content.output/4098/4098/News/News/High%20dormancy%20levels%20in%20black-grass%20seed%20samples%20this%20autumn%20.mspxDormancy in black-grass seed is high again this autumn. Reliance on a competitive crop and good herbicide choice is important.14 Aug 2009 , 00:00:00http://www.hgca.com/content.output/4082/4082/News/News/Soil%20conditions%20and%20oilseed%20rape%20establishment.mspxGrowers should assess soil conditions and check for compaction in the summer months according to a new HGCA information sheet designed to help growers get the best results when establishing their oilseed rape crops.31 Jul 2009 , 00:00:00http://www.hgca.com/content.output/4078/4078/News/News/Managing%20fusarium%20mycotoxin%20risk%20in%20wheat.mspxFollowing the higher incidence of mycotoxins in last year's harvested grain, HGCA updated its topic sheet on managing fusarium mycotoxin risk in wheat ready for this year's harvest.29 Jul 2009 , 00:00:00http://www.hgca.com/content.output/4077/4077/News/News/Protecting%20water%20courses%20from%20oilseed%20rape%20herbicides%20.mspxGrowers may need to review their field management practices when applying herbicides to oilseed rape according to a new HGCA topic sheet, outlining information on using herbicides whilst ensuring that the risk of water contamination is minimised.28 Jul 2009 , 00:00:00http://www.hgca.com/content.output/4062/4062/News/News/Planting%20Survey%202009.mspxThe total area sown to barley for harvest 2009 has seen a significant increase compared to a year ago, according to the HGCA planting survey, but the overall area sown to cereals in Great Britain is slightly down compared to last year.20 Jul 2009 , 00:00:00http://www.hgca.com/content.output/4059/4059/News/News/Dormancy%20in%20grass%20weeds.mspxWe 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 Boxworth14 Jul 2009 , 00:00:00http://www.hgca.com/content.output/4036/4036/News/News/Bio-based%20plastics-%20Feedstocks,%20Production%20and%20the%20UK%20market.mspxHGCA and the British Plastics Federation (BPF) have launched a webpage detailing the current feedstocks used for bio-based plastic manufacture. Bio-based plastics (widely known as bioplastics) are environmentally-friendly plant biomass derived, renewable and sustainable plastics.19 Jun 2009 , 00:00:00http://www.hgca.com/content.output/3995/3995/News/News/Opportunities%20for%20UK%20milling%20wheat.mspxThere are still opportunities for this season's UK milling wheat on overseas markets according to last week's HGCA export mission. Wheat buyers from Spain, Portugal, Italy, Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, Tunisia, and Algeria took part in a series of visits and meetings designed to show the quality of UK wheat.27 May 2009 , 00:00:00