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<channel><title>HGCA News</title><link>http://www.hgca.com/News</link><description>The latest news from HGCA</description><language>en-gb</language><pubDate>02/09/2010</pubDate><lastBuildDate>01/03/2009</lastBuildDate><docs>http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/rss/rss.html</docs><generator>DBT CMS</generator><managingEditor>news@hgca.com</managingEditor><webmaster>webmaster@hgca</webmaster><item><title>HGCA Harvest Update - Don’t Draw the Short Straw</title><link>http://www.hgca.com/content.output/4690/4690/News/News/HGCA%20Harvest%20Update%20-%20Don’t%20Draw%20the%20Short%20Straw.mspx</link><description>With around 15% to 20% of the UK winter wheat crop harvested during the recent showery weather, growers are reminded to remain vigilant to the ongoing risk of mycotoxin contamination.</description><pubDate>16 Aug 2010 , 00:00:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Six winter oilseed rape HGCA Recommended List trials harvested</title><link>http://www.hgca.com/content.output/4656/4656/News/News/Six%20winter%20oilseed%20rape%20HGCA%20Recommended%20List%20trials%20harvested.mspx</link><description>Six winter oilseed rape HGCA Recommended List trials have been harvested in the East &amp; West region.  The average yield of the fungicide treated trials was 4.8 t/ha.</description><pubDate>28 Jul 2010 , 00:00:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Less than two weeks left to 'have your say' in HGCA research consultation</title><link>http://www.hgca.com/content.output/4644/4644/News/News/Less%20than%20two%20weeks%20left%20to%20'have%20your%20say'%20in%20HGCA%20research%20consultation.mspx</link><description>Growers are being urged to have their say on HGCA’s future research plans before the consultation close on 31 July. Through the consultation, launched at the recent Cereals Event, HGCA is seeking the industry’s views on its priorities for levy-funded research for the next three years from 2011 to 2014.</description><pubDate>21 Jul 2010 , 00:00:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Timely reminder to measure and record rainfall pre-harvest</title><link>http://www.hgca.com/content.output/4645/4645/News/News/Timely%20reminder%20to%20measure%20and%20record%20rainfall%20pre-harvest.mspx</link><description>As the wheat harvest rapidly nears and the unpredictable weather continues, growers are being reminded as part of HGCA’s ongoing mycotoxin campaign to measure and record rainfall pre-harvest.</description><pubDate>21 Jul 2010 , 00:00:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Dormancy in grass weeds</title><link>http://www.hgca.com/content.output/4628/4628/News/News/Dormancy%20in%20grass%20weeds.mspx</link><description>ADAS 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 Boxworth</description><pubDate>13 Jul 2010 , 00:00:00</pubDate></item><item><title>HGCA Planting and Variety Surveys paint a mixed picture for 2010 crop</title><link>http://www.hgca.com/content.output/4616/4616/News/News/HGCA%20Planting%20and%20Variety%20Surveys%20paint%20a%20mixed%20picture%20for%202010%20crop.mspx</link><description>Greater regional market specialisation and one of the lowest post-war GB barley areas are revealed in the 2010 HGCA Planting and Variety Surveys published this week.</description><pubDate>07 Jul 2010 , 00:00:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Cereals Recommended List plot tour online</title><link>http://www.hgca.com/content.output/4603/4603/News/News/Cereals%20Recommended%20List%20plot%20tour%20online.mspx</link><description>Growers wanting a quick recap on the highlights of the HGCA’s  2010/11 Recommended List plot tours at Cereals can now enjoy their own personal plot tour on the HGCA website.</description><pubDate>29 Jun 2010 , 00:00:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Campaign launched highlighting HGCA Mycotoxin Risk Assessment</title><link>http://www.hgca.com/content.output/4588/4588/News/News/Campaign%20launched%20highlighting%20HGCA%20Mycotoxin%20Risk%20Assessment.mspx</link><description>A new grower campaign focusing on timely completion of the HGCA fusarium mycotoxin risk assessment is being launched this week.</description><pubDate>14 Jun 2010 , 00:00:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Managing land for biodiversity at Cereals 2010</title><link>http://www.hgca.com/content.output/4572/4572/News/News/Managing%20land%20for%20biodiversity%20at%20Cereals%202010.mspx</link><description>Growers looking for the latest information on managing uncropped farmland for biodiversity can visit  the Farm4bio crop plots on HGCA’s stand at the Cereals 2010 event.</description><pubDate>02 Jun 2010 , 00:00:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Free Red Tractor rain gauges at Cereals 2010</title><link>http://www.hgca.com/content.output/4556/4556/News/News/Free%20Red%20Tractor%20rain%20gauges%20at%20Cereals%202010.mspx</link><description>Assured growers visiting Red Tractor Farm Assurance at Cereals will be able to pick up a free Red Tractor rain gauge and a pack of information on how to better manage their mycotoxin risk.</description><pubDate>19 May 2010 , 00:00:00</pubDate></item><item><title>HGCA at Cereals 2010 - Shaping arable thinking</title><link>http://www.hgca.com/content.output/4546/4546/News/News/HGCA%20at%20Cereals%202010%20-%20Shaping%20arable%20thinking.mspx</link><description>Growers will have the opportunity to have their say on the future of HGCA research</description><pubDate>10 May 2010 , 00:00:00</pubDate></item><item><title>New Look CropMonitor® Website for 2010</title><link>http://www.hgca.com/content.output/4536/4536/News/News/New%20Look%20CropMonitor®%20Website%20for%202010.mspx</link><description>New Look CropMonitor® Website for 2010</description><pubDate>29 Apr 2010 , 00:00:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Bioplastics Facts and Figures</title><link>http://www.hgca.com/content.output/4525/4525/News/News/Bioplastics%20Facts%20and%20Figures.mspx</link><description>Key definitions, facts and figures relating to bioplastics and the use of agricultural feedstocks for their production</description><pubDate>14 Apr 2010 , 00:00:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Delegates from ‘28M tonne export market’ shown potential of ukp and uks</title><link>http://www.hgca.com/content.output/4496/4496/News/News/Delegates%20from%20‘28M%20tonne%20export%20market’%20shown%20potential%20of%20ukp%20and%20uks.mspx</link><description>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).</description><pubDate>17 Mar 2010 , 00:00:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Award-winning young farmer at HGCA conference</title><link>http://www.hgca.com/content.output/4428/4428/News/News/Award-winning%20young%20farmer%20at%20HGCA%20conference.mspx</link><description>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.</description><pubDate>08 Feb 2010 , 00:00:00</pubDate></item><item><title>RL candidate tables</title><link>http://www.hgca.com/content.output/4423/4423/News/News/RL%20candidate%20tables.mspx</link><description>Tables showing data for the new Recommended List candidate   varieties are now available for the following varieties:</description><pubDate>04 Feb 2010 , 00:00:00</pubDate></item><item><title>HGCA News In Brief - Focusing on Exports</title><link>http://www.hgca.com/content.output/4393/4393/News/News/HGCA%20News%20In%20Brief%20-%20Focusing%20on%20Exports.mspx</link><description>Bread baking is how overseas millers will learn about the quality of the 2009 wheat crop next month.</description><pubDate>20 Jan 2010 , 00:00:00</pubDate></item><item><title>HGCA RECOMMENDED LISTS for 2010-11</title><link>http://www.hgca.com/content.output/4261/4261/News/News/HGCA%20RECOMMENDED%20LISTS%20for%202010-11.mspx</link><description>Fifteen varieties have been added to the HGCA Recommended Lists for 2010/11..</description><pubDate>04 Dec 2009 , 00:00:00</pubDate></item><item><title>HGCA survey shows cereal quality improvement on 2008 results</title><link>http://www.hgca.com/content.output/4201/4201/News/News/HGCA%20survey%20shows%20cereal%20quality%20improvement%20on%202008%20results.mspx</link><description>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.</description><pubDate>10 Nov 2009 , 00:00:00</pubDate></item><item><title>SECURING A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE FOR SCOTTISH CEREAL FARMERS </title><link>http://www.hgca.com/content.output/4182/4182/News/News/SECURING%20A%20SUSTAINABLE%20FUTURE%20FOR%20SCOTTISH%20CEREAL%20FARMERS%20.mspx</link><description>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</description><pubDate>28 Oct 2009 , 00:00:00</pubDate></item></channel>
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