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May 7, 2020

Nelson: the time is now for German E-Wheats

Strong demand for low input UK-grown high protein varieties Farmer: Nick Philp, Berkshire arable farmer Farm size: 1,200 hectares of owned and contracted farmland Nelson: 80 hectares Yields: 8.1 tonnes per hectare on drought-prone land [qbutton font_weight="" soka_style_align="util-text-left" text="Download Nelson factsheet" link="https://copeseeds.co.uk/products/exclusive-varieties/nelson-winter-wheat/" hover_background_color="#94b30b" hover_color="#ffffff"] Berkshire arable farmer,...

May 3, 2020

Evelina: increase profitability with versatile spring barley variety

The livestock farmers choice Farmer: Richard Monk, Hampshire arable farmer Farm size: 1,250 hectares on mostly ‘Hampshire chalkland’ and some of which is contract farmed Evelina: In 2016 Richard grew 36ha and then increased it to 41ha in year two and three Yields: In 2017, Evelina...

Taylor Moore - Assistant variety rep at Cope Seeds & Grain

April 21, 2020

Assistant variety rep passes BASIS seed sellers certificate

Congratulations to Taylor Moore! Our assistant variety representative, Taylor Moore has passed the BASIS seed sellers certificate. This means he is now in a position to give seed recommendations to growers this autumn. “The course was taught over two days in February and it focused mainly on cereals,...

April 16, 2020

Organic grass seed shortages

Order now for best mixtures This spring already we have been extremely busy and organic grass seed is running out quickly. Key varieties are running low or have been sold already and we are having to modify mixtures in response to seed shortages. Hear more from...

April 15, 2020

Strong demand for low input UK-grown high protein varieties

Nelson German E Wheat High protein wheats typically demand a premium, but often at the cost of increased inputs. A home-grown high specification wheat with a high protein content is continuing to buck the trend, with a strong disease resistance profile and growing UK demand. Nelson German...

Taylor Moore stood speaking in the fields

April 12, 2020

Diary of an Assistant Variety Representative

A look back at my first Season Taylor Moore, Our Assistant Variety Representative, gives an open and honest account of his first season at Cope Seeds, and although rooted in farming, he’s had a lot to learn, being a new entrant to the industry. We’re delighted...

Thank you message to everyone involved with Cope Seeds & Grain during coronavirus crises

April 9, 2020

Keeping things moving

We want to say a big thank you! Firstly, our thanks go out to our growers, processors and hauliers who have enabled us to continue servicing our customers throughout this situation and allowed us to deliver your seed onto farm on time. Without your efforts, this...

April 3, 2020

Seed market update

Helping our growers market grain more effectively Gemma Clarke gives insight into this season's seed market, where the number of sales are similar to last year, but there is a difference in some species, including a 21% lift in autumn and spring oats… “It has been an...

March 26, 2020

Soil health benefits of herbal ley mixtures

The use of herbal leys Within an integrated farming system, herbal leys can enable farmers to reduce input expenditure and improve soil health. Herbal leys have become more popular in recent years, although farmers have actually been planting grasses and pasture plants such as clovers and deep-rooting...

March 25, 2020

Herbal Leys: How they could help farmers satisfy new ELM criteria

Taylor Moore outlines his views on herbal leys Our assistant variety rep, outlines his views on why herbal leys can help to achieve the top three criteria outlines in the new Environmental Land Management scheme (ELM). Details on how farming subsidies will be made available to farmers...