With the imminent move to our state-of-the-art facility at Chichester Food Park, we’ve taken steps to make our physical shopping and purchasing easier than ever for orders over £50+VAT.

BartholomewsBartholomewsSeptember 16, 2019Click & Collect

Maximising starch feeds on farm this winter

A hard year for Maize growers across the US and Baltic regions has put additional pressure on silage for the winter months. Our experts take a look at the biological and financial side of maintaining a good silage.

FeedBartholomewsSeptember 11, 2019Starch, Maize, Silage, Sugar, Dry Matter, Inoculant

Variety selection and earlier planning both vital for desiccation without diquat

Our very own Andrew Stilwell recently featured in the Agronomist and Arable Farmer magazine. You can read the full article here.

Crop Protection, Seed, AgronomyBartholomewsSeptember 2, 2019Potato, Flail, Diquat, Arable, Gozai, Agronomy

Fertiliser market update - 19th August

An update on the fertiliser markets for the week commencing 19th August, 2019.

Fertiliser, Market UpdateBartholomewsAugust 19, 2019fertiliser, Limus

What’s Next for Autumn Stubbles prior to Winter Cereal drilling?

As we now focus on the next crop, let’s think about the stubbles before we start any recreational cultivations.

Crop Protection, SeedBartholomewsAugust 19, 2019Stubbles, Glyphosate, Seed, Blackgrass, Ryegrass, Bromes, Grassweed, Cultivation, Germination, Rolls

Market update - August

Find out the latest from the feed and fertiliser markets in August.

Market UpdateBartholomewsAugust 9, 2019Nitrogen, potash, MOP, Phosphate, Compounds, Protein, Rapemeal, Fats, Mineral

Withdrawal of outdoor uses of metaldehyde overturned following legal challenge

This week we have seen a court ruling which has overturned the current revocation of Metaldehyde.

Crop ProtectionBartholomewsAugust 6, 2019Metaldehyde, Crop Protection, DEFRA, Adama, De Sangosse

Why should you feed minerals?

We take a look at the financial and efficiency benefits of supplementing minerals in your feed plans.

Feed, LivestockBartholomewsJuly 29, 2019Mineral, Supplement, Feed, Beef, Vitamins, Mastisis, Metritis, RFM

How can we manage the Cabbage Stem Seed Beetle risk?

What are the key considerations for protecting against cabbage stem flea beetle? Our crop protection team provide the step by step tips for proactive management.

Crop ProtectionBartholomewsJuly 22, 2019OSR, Pyrethoid, Stubbles, Drilling, DAP, polysulphate, Phosphite

Post-harvest options

Planning what to grow after harvest? We provide some of our top suggestions, including favourites for your livestock.

BartholomewsJuly 18, 2019

Market update - July

Brand new fertiliser products and feed market news in the July update.

Market Update, Fertiliser, FeedBartholomewsJuly 12, 2019Soya, Protein, Rapemeal, Fats, Mineral, Limus, Urea, sulphur, Urease Inhibitor

Beef Market Focus - July 2019

With falling market prices, how can beef producers maintain positive margins?

Feed, Market UpdateBartholomewsJuly 10, 2019Beef, MOFC, Marketing, Livestock, DLWG, Livestock Margins

BYDV control tips for your farm

Our crop protection team provide you top tips for effective BYDV control.

Crop Protection, Trials, SeedBartholomewsJune 14, 2019BYDV, Aphids, Barley, Crop Protection, Neonicotinoid, Cereals, Trials, Open days

Market update - June

For all the latest expert analysis on markets, and your opportunities to meet our team in June.

T3 - More than just an ear wash

Find out the optimal time to apply a T3 for grain health and growth.

Crop ProtectionBartholomewsJune 5, 2019T3, Blight, AZ, Blossom Midge, DON, ZON, Milling Wheat

Why feed a blend?

Blends have seen a surge in popularity in recent years as farmers look to improve their time efficiency and cash flow. Find out how you could benefit.

FeedBartholomewsMay 28, 2019Feed, Blend, Soya, Mineral

Prestigious award for young Bartholomews agronomist

Congratulations go to Richard Harris, a young agronomist in our team for winning a prestigious award for excelling in the BASIS Certificate in Crop Protection.

Staff UpdatesBartholomewsMay 14, 2019Agronomy, Staff

Market update - May

International Barley market news and opportunities in this month’s edition of the market update.

Market Update, Grain MarketingBartholomewsMay 7, 2019Grain Marketing, Brexit, Barley

Fungicide Resistance Management for your Barley

With poor disease resistance in the main barley varieties, higher fungicide use has been necessary to improve yields over recent years. Our crop protection experts give some tips on how to reduce fungicide resistance your barley crops.

Crop ProtectionBartholomewsApril 18, 2019Barley, CTL, T2, Fungicides, Crop Protection, Triazole