How to make up the lost ground of unsown autumn crops
Winter wheat can still be planted (albeit with reduced yields), while there is a shortage of native seed availability for spring barley, but spring beans are an option
‘The area of winter wheat sown could be as low as 50pc of the intended level’ Photo: Damien Eagers
The effects of this autumn’s wet weather are far-reaching. Autumn planting is well behind target and this will have consequences in terms of grain and straw production next harvest.
Adding to the challenge is the pressure of dealing with a larger-than-planned area of spring crops to sow and harvest, and the pressure this brings to complete a vast amount of work in a short time-frame.
