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2007 Post-harvest declarations for energy and non-food crops
The 2007 NFC/EC9 form is now available for you to submit your post-harvest weight declarations to the RPA. It is critical this is completed accurately and returned to the RPA before 9th Feb to ensure you receive any payments due.
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17th & 18th October
Biofuels Conference & Expo - Newark Showground
United Oilseeds discussing food versus fuel. All the latest news on RTFO, Biofuels, Market forecasts & 2nd generation fuels.
Cereals 2007
13th & 14th June 2007 - Vine Farm - come and see us on Stand 564 to discuss your marketing and seed requirements
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2007 Summer Trials Visits
United Oilseeds will again be hosting a number of rapeseed trials around the country where experts will be available to discuss the latest varietal developments, seed treatments and market information.
To book your place please contact your Local Area Manager
Autumn Booklet 2007
United Oilseeds Spring Seminars
United Oilseeds in conjunction with Syngenta Crop Protection and NK Seeds have pleasure to invite you to a number of Spring Seminars where you will discover how to maximise yield and profitability.
To reserve your place: tel 01380 729200
Nexera HOLL contracts 2007
High Oleic/Low Linolenic varieties such as Nexera are delivering healthy oil profile to food processors. To benefit from the growing demand and the premiums available to contract the crop please contact your local Area Manager.
United Oilseeds bi-annual update on all matters concerning Rapeseed will be distributed to members in January.
An electronic version is available in the downloads section.
2006 representative yields & nfc/enc9
Representative yields for farmers and growers have been published by the RPA. The 2006 form and guidance notes have been added to the RPA website. Copies of the forms will also be sent to all farmers and growers who have lodged a contract for 2006. The form must be completed and submitted by 9 February 2007.
to obtain a copy click here
2006 Harvest progress
Early yield results remain patchy, and its too early to get any overall indication. However with soaring temperatures the need to cool and condition any samples has never been as critical. At the same time some growers have reported moisture levels of less than 6%.
Information on dealing with low moisture rape can be found in the agronomy section of the downloads page. CLICK HERE
2006 Trials Open Days
United Oilseeds hosting a number of trials open days courtesy of Syngenta. To find out more please contact your local Area Manager.
(20/06/06)
CEREALS 2006
Come and meet the United Oilseeds team on stand 600 at Nocton on the 14th and 15th June
(10/06/06)
Growing Oilseeds - Autumn 2006
United Oilseeds autumn 2006 publication "Growing Oilseeds" is now available. It contains the latest information and commentary on the market and varietal selection. (download a copy)
(16/05/06)
NK Grace - optimum biomass oilseed rape
NK, the oilseeds brand of Syngenta Seeds, has launched it latest conventional HGCA recommended winter oilseed rape variety, NK Grace. One of just two new additions to the HGCA Recommended List 2006/07, NK Grace has all the characteristics to meet the stringent requirements of an optimum biomass variety combining yield with flexible crop management.
Further information on this variety or our full Autumn portfolio please contact your local Area Manager.
(10/03/06)
Oilseed Poster - "The Rapeseed Story"
We have received numerous requests for a fact sheet on oilseed rape, and have collaborated with the HGCA to produce a poster which conveys the nutritional benefits of the crop and its low food miles credentials. An A4 pdf version is available in the download section of this site. Click here.
Alternatively you can pre-order an A1 version from the HGCA.
For further information please contact your local Area Manager
(14/02/06)
United Oilseeds Awarded £31,000 HGCA award
Following on from the success of Nexera - the healthy, high oleic rapeseed, United Oilseeds has received an HGCA enterprise award for the promotion and development of this growing crop.
Excellent contract premiums are still available for the 2006 crop.
For further information please contact your local Area Manager
www.dowagro.com/natreon/canola/index.htm
(14/02/06)
2006 NEXERA CONTRACTS launched!
Contracts for Nexera - a healthy, high oleic rapeseed, for planting in Spring 2006 are now available.Increasing demand for the oil ensures these offer substantial premiums over conventional double low varieties in a growing market.
For further information please contact your local Area Manager
(18/12/05)
6th Nutrition and Health Conference
Olympia Conference Centre, Kensington, London
25th November 2005
Workshop on "Changing fat consumption of the diet by using improved frying oils"
Eplaining the benefits offered by Nexera, with its "healthier" fatty acid composition that meets the needs of the food and catering industry. Using the right oils can significantly improve population dietary fat composition and the incidence of diet related chronic disease.
(26/11/05)
NFC9/EFC9
Forms for notifying DEFRA and SEERAD of tonnages delivered under these schemes must be returned by the 9th February 2006.
When completing them please ensure United Oilseeds details are listed as first processor. Our SBI/BRN number is 107 344 319.
It would also be advisable to complete your own SBI number on both sheets as stapled copies have a habit of becoming detached!
Please remember to use the right full crop code RA for rapeseed, and 001 & 002 for spring and winter double low varieties respectively - despite there being insufficient spaces on the form.
For spring Nexera - high oleic/low linolenic please complete 005. These new codings for 2006 will be published in our spring booklet & are written on your 2006 contracts.
For further advice on the completion of such forms please contact your local Area Manager.
(15/11/05)
PHOMA LEAF SPOT
Phoma leaf spot has continued to increase rapidly and is a priority for treatment as it can seriously effect yields.
High incidence of spore release 2-3 weeks ago has resulted in new infections. Larger leaves with several spots per leaf are at particular risk. Crops with more than 75% plants affected are not unusual.
Indications from TAG & ADAS are that there is some regional variation in phoma activity, reflecting rainfall patterns over the past month. Phoma growth down the petiole has been re-evaulated at Rothamsted showing growth rates of about 1 mm per day, as such a few days delay in applying fungicide should not affect control and this has been confirmed in spray timing experiments in the PASSWORD project.
The priority should be to spray crops with small plants of susceptible varieties first. Where plants are small and sprays are delayed by the weather, consider increasing fungicide dose to improve curative activity.
Weekly regional reports on spore release and disease progress prepared by ADAS are available on Syngenta’s SPAWS website:
(01/11/05)
PEST WARNING
SLUGS - We are now receiving reports of extremely high levels of slug damage in some areas. A number of crops have required multiple treatments with pellets, and redrilling is underway in a number of locations. Please check your crops frequently and treat with an approved molluscicide where necessary.
CABBAGE STEM FLEA BEETLE - Damage to emerging and small plants is occurring, particularly on those crops not protected by a seed treatement. The feeding damage can appear minor, but growth can be slowed significantly, this can result in smaller plants overwintering. Monitor damage levels on late emerging crops and treat where necessary to prevent later larval damage.
For further information contact your local Area Manager.
flea beetle information www.bayercropscience.co.uk
(14/09/05)
CAUTION NOTICE FOR FARM SAVED SEED
If you are intending to home save rapeseed and you've desicated with Roundup, please read the label carefully. Glyphosate should not be used on seed crops.
With increasing workloads, many farmers may have forgotten this important point.
Glyphosate affects germination by producing some abnormal seedlings with shorter, stumpier roots and fewer root hairs. In some instances the roots can grow upwards - 'negative geotropism'. Altering the seedling's physiology could adversely affect vigour and subsequent crop establishment.
A good germination test result is not necessarily an indication that the seed quality is unaffected.
Certified seed crops are never sprayed with Roundup.
If you intend to farm save seed from a crop that has been sprayed, always:
- Check germination using an Official Seed Testing Organisation
- Choose a full germination rather than the rapid 'Tetrazolium test'
- Inform the testing company that it has been sprayed with Roundup. They will change their methodology to a compost-based germination test as well as a paper towel test & will look specifically for abnormal growth effects
- Be aware that there is still an increased risk to crop establishment
This goes some way to explaining the yield differences we have detected between crops grown from farm saved and those from
certified seed crops.
Please remember that it is illegal to trade uncertified seed between different holdings.
Planting quality seed is the foundation of crop production. For further information contact your local Area Manager.
(14/08/05)
2005 Harvest Results
Harvest is making good progress. Overall, yields look to be good, and official trial results are now available at;
To help guide our members in selecting the most suitable variety, United Oilseeds contracts record information such as variety planted and whether the crop is grown exclusively from certified seed. This is producing some useful information drawn from the results our members are achieving.
Whilst there is a considerable acreage still to combin, and tonnages so far are just a small sample, these results do mirror those seen in trials. The importance of resistance to stem canker is increasingly evident as well as the need for certified seed as the foundation of crop production.
For further information on the latest local results contact your local Area Manager.
(04/08/05)
APPOINTMENT - OILSEEDS & PULSE TRADER
As specialists in oilseeds and pulses, our loyal members look to us for sound, impartial advice and guidance on seed and marketing.
United Oilseeds remains proudly independent in an increasingly polarised industry, and our team has over 300 years experience of the oilseeds industry between them!
As these crops grow in popularity, so our membership is growing too, with farmers seeking an independent trading partner who understands how to market such specialist crops on their behalf.
United Oilseeds are now seeking an additional Oilseeds and Pulse trader based at Devizes, Wiltshire. This position forms an integral part of the companies long term plans for strategic growth.
He or she will work closely with our established and successful team of Area Managers throughout the UK.
The successful candidate must be enthusiastic, hard working and self-motivated with excellent communication skills, and must be able to develop and add value to our members businesses.
A comprehensive package will be available to the right contact.
Please apply in writing, enclosing your C.V. to
Mr C.J.Baldwin, Managing Director
closing date: 20th August 2005
(22/07/05)
2005 Harvest Information
Storage
Space is still available in some of our stores throughout the country. With a £10/t gap between harvest and November prices, using off farm storage can help maximize your returns and ensure rapid movement at harvest.
Representative yields
Representative yields for crops grown on set-aside, or for energy will be notified by DEFRA shortly. If you suspect you will not satisfy this requirement please contact your local area manager urgently.
(15/07/05)
2006 Contracts Launched
Contracts now available for Energy, Set-aside, Bio Diesel and Edible Rapeseed. Contact your local area manager.
(22/06/05)
Cereals 2005
Rectory Farm, Guilden Morden, Cambs
15th & 16th June - Stand 431
Come and discuss the latest opportunities for food, fuel and pharmaceutical uses of oilseeds. We shall also be operating a cold crush processing oilseed rape.
