In the current climate – both environmental and political – the uncertainty that surrounds our farmers is unenviable to say the least. A cost-of-living crisis and sky-high inflation has followed one of the hottest, driest summers since records began – with the...
Earlier this month, on Wednesday 7th September, we hosted our annual open day. Following the pandemic and the limitations it presented, this was our first real opportunity to open up our new site at Dean Lane Farm. Dean Lane Farm is unlike any premises that we’ve ever...
There can be no doubt that we are seeing a substantial and noticeable shift in weather patterns – whether it be extreme heat, drought and wildfires, or extreme cold and flooding. So, in our latest blog, Arthur Barraclough discusses the potential changes growers can...
In the first of a new series of blogs, we thought it would be a good idea for our readers to get to meet the Bright Seeds team a little more – and find out what they think, and what they like, about some of our best-selling products. As well as answering questions...
As rewarding as it is, putting a gamecover strategy together for shoots is not entirely straight forward. Considerations need to be made for the differing soil types across the country, the variety of areas and habitats across a single shoot, what was planted...
Over the last few years, there has been a noticeable increase in the popularity of wild-bird shoots. Much of this can be traced to the environmental schemes that are now in place, which undoubtedly work in unison with how a successful wild-bird shoot habitat is...
As we mentioned in our previous blog, the industry is seeing unprecedented price increases for the 22/23 season, leaving some shoots unsure on how to precede. Below our technical advisor, Marc Bull, gives his thoughts on where the focus should be, and how to deal with...
A campaign to help Ukraine’s farmers by planting sunflowers within UK spring crops has been launched by two leading seed specialists. Bright Seeds and its sister company Bright Maize are urging customers to purchase a small quantity of sunflower seed to plant among...
The role of the gamekeeper has never been an exact science, considering the array of tasks involved in the job description. And, as if the range of tasks wasn’t already complex enough, one of the more recent responsibilities to fall within their remit is helping to...
With the 2021/22 game shooting season sadly over, we look forward to next season and a significant jobs in the gamekeepers’ calendar – cultivation! The importance of successful cultivation cannot be over-estimated. Whether getting wild-bird mixtures or maize in...