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Presents letters to the editor referencing articles and topics discussed in previous issues. Purposelessness of the form Soil Protection Review; Image of farming in the media and the public; Comments on immigrant labor to farm workers.

The article focuses on fertilizer and its effect on forage quality. It mentions that forage quality involves a number of attributes such as nutritional status and Selenium content of a sward. It states that applications of Selenium to grass results in naturally bound organic Selenium within the grass dry matter that is efficiently utilized by grazing animals.

The article discusses the application of phosphate and potash as a compound for planting cereal crops in Great Britain.

In the article, the author discusses the need to apply nitrogen in the autumn farming season for oilseed crops in Great Britain as the cereal crops previously planted are expected to have already consumed the nitrogen in the soil.

The author reflects on the importance of research and development (R&D) in the farming industry in Great Britain. He argues that the industry will become more reliant on researched funded by commercial companies for challenges in the future. An overview of the role of agricultural supply in the expenditure for R&D is offered. The author asserts that improved understanding gained from research by large companies has been overlooked.

The article offers tips for getting better returns on investment in fertilisers. Farmers must ensure optimum nitrogen rates are applied follow The Grassland Rule to calculate cutting date. They should also take account of the grass yield potential and fully account for nutrients supplied from organic manures. Furthermore, they should use the most suitable form of nitrogen and ensure they use a quality product.

The author reflects on the proposed Nitrate Vulnerable Zones regulations affecting the agricultural community in Great Britain. The proposal restricts the application of nitrogen fertiliser to cereals in the autumn. He cites the importance of farmers' views on how the proposed cover crop rule will affect their soil management. He stresses the need for farmers to encourage British legislators to write into the proposals an acceptance that when new data become available, current practice is overridden.

The article focuses on the application of Nufol in wheat crops. Based on a series of trials, late urea application at GS 69-75 was the most effective treatment for raising grain protein. As a guide to its effectiveness, 30 kgN/ha as Nufol will increase protein by 0.8%, which compares to 30 kgN/ha as solid at GS3961 putting on 0.6%. It is said that this protein is true high molecular weight grain protein and not merely a coating of the grain as sometimes reported.

The author offers advice on how to get closer to the theoretical yield potential of crops including grass, cereals or oilseeds. He presents an overview of the features of the Law of the Minimum. He highlights a statement by German chemist Justus von Liebig saying that crop growth is limited by the essential nutrient found in least supply. He presents data from Lancorp Laboratories showing the effects of various fertilisers on crops.

The article discusses the factors that need to be considered by farmers in developing plans for the 2007 harvest of crops in Great Britain. The harvest desiccation plans are among the last key aspects of the 2006 harvest crops. The prices of the crops look to be increasing compared to previous years and thus optimising yield is expected to be fundamental to their profitability.

Presents information on the role of nitrogen in grass production. Reason for grass to be considered as a crop; Value of expected return on every nitrogen spent.

Presents an article on the future of agricultural education. Need for understanding proper conservation and landscape management; Factors that hinder youths to pursue an agricultural education; Challenges faced by farmers.