TC & N Taylor: New crop 2018 – Organic Onions.
Variety Highlander: Slightly flat, globe-shaped bulbs are lighter in color than most long day varieties, but the bulbs are very firm with thin necks. Since it is an extra-early maturing variety, it can be planted in all the intermediate day areas, as well as the long day areas. It will store up to five months. With its tight, thin neck it is easy to cure. Highlander is less susceptible to botrytis and downy mildew, the two most common diseases in onions.
Read MoreTC & N Taylor: New supply contract in place for 2018/19.
“From one man and a wheelbarrow to an award-winning organic delivery company.” The Riverford box scheme began when Guy Watson started delivering vegetables locally to 30 friends in Devon. It now delivers around 47,000 boxes a week to homes around the UK. TC & N Taylor has been supplying Riverford with organic produce for a number of years. This coming season we have a supply contract agreement in place and we look forward to developing the relationship further over the coming years. www.riverford.co.uk
Read MoreThe challenges of 2017: Potato blight.
Late potato blight (Phytophthora infestans) proved to be a major issue for us last season – resulting in significant yield loss. Late blight is one of the biggest challenges facing potato growers in general, for organic growers it’s a massive problem. Blight pressure during the 2017 season was particularly high; in addition, almost all the UK outbreaks of the strain EU37 were in the West Midlands. This strain of blight is particularly virulent and out-competes all of the other strains. As an organic grower the only way of controlling potato blight is to use a product called Cuprokylt. During the 2017 season an emergency authorization was granted. However, this emergency authorization can only be made twice, so 2018 will be the last...
Read MoreTC & N Taylor appears alongside Prime Minister Theresa May (2017).
TC & N Taylor appears alongside Prime Minister Theresa May in The 2016/17 Parliamentary Review. Established by former minister The Rt Hon David Curry in 2010, The Parliamentary Review’s September release is now a key fixture in the political calendar. TC & N Taylor features alongside the Prime Minister and a small number of outstanding organisations in a document that looks back on the year in industry and Westminster. The main aim of the Review is to showcase best practice as a learning tool to the public and private sector. Across all policy areas, The Parliamentary Review is sent to over half a million leading policymakers. The articles in the Review act as both a blueprint for success and a template for reform. The Prime...
Read MoreNew Three Bed Carrot/Parsnip Drill – June 2017.
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Read MoreNew Three Bed Burner – June 2017.
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Read MoreNew Three Bed ‘garford’ hoe in action May 2017.
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Read MoreExpanding organic carrot and potato markets.
Organic growth during 2015/16 was 5%, on average. Growth for 2017 and 2018 is predicted to be nearer 10%. As a result TC & N Taylor put into conversation 200 hectares of ground in 2015/16; a further 200 hectares is planned for 2017/18. This will allow us to grow 200 hectares of potatoes and 200 hectares of carrots on a sustainable rotation to supply the market long term. European exports are becoming increasingly important in a balanced sales programme.
Read MoreBiological control of aphids.
Biological aphid control has been introduced onto the farm following successful trials in 2016. As part of a fully integrated pesticide policy beneficial insects have been encouraged for many years – by the planting of floristically enhanced margins, and last year a full release program of lacewings, parasitic wasps and ladybirds was carried out to predate on the Carrot Willow Aphid. The numbers were controlled so effectively that the plan has now been adopted into our intergrated management approach. 15,000 lacewings are introduced during April, along with 3000 parsitic wasps. Then in May 1,500 ladybirds are released so they can lay their eggs and the larvae will then feed ‘frantically’ on the aphids during late June....
Read MoreAll harvesting operations moving to self-propelled tracked harvesters
As part of our drive to manage our soils well, combined with our increasing responsibility to our major customers to deliver in all weathers, we have undertaken a complete move to all harvesting being achieved through tracked, self-propelled machines. 2014 saw the delivery of a Grimme Varitron 220. The benefits of this have been so impressive, it has convinced us to move carrot operations the same way. 2016 saw the introduction of a self propelled Asa carrot harvester, which has revolutionised how harvest our crop in the winter months. 2016 also saw all heavy tillage and cultivation work being done with a Cat Challenger. These moves have furthermore improved the soil structure of our land base.
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Nick Taylor attended an event hosted at London’s Good Housekeeping Institute by Organic UK
Nick Taylor attended an event hosted at London’s Good Housekeeping Institute by Organic UK. Nick was representing Produce World at the event, trying to facilitate more open discussion and understanding over the benefits of Organic foods Nick Taylor with Monica Galetti, brand ambassador for Organic UK’s ‘Organic. Naturally Different’ campaign.’
Read MoreGrower of the Year Award
T.C.&N. Taylor Ltd awarded the Grower of the Year Award by Andrew Burgess of Produce World at the Produce World Grower Conference held at the Waitrose Leckford Estate.
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PRESS RELEASE – AWARD WIN NICK TAYLOR OF TC & N TAYLOR LTD
The very best people, and companies, in agriculture were celebrated on Friday 10th December at the eighth Farm Business Food and Farming Industry Awards, with a presentation hosted by agriculture minister James Paice in the gothic splendour of the House of Commons Members’ Dining Room. An audience drawn from every part of the food and farming supply chain enjoyed the wit of Observer columnist Andrew Rawnsley as after dinner speaker and host for the awards ceremony. PROGRESSIVE FARMER OF THE YEAR SPONSORED BY AGROVISTA WAS NICK TAYLOR OF TC & N TAYLOR LTD Nick Taylor is an organic vegetable and pig farmer from North Shropshire. With the support of his father, Chris, Nick runs TC & N Taylor Ltd, who employ 7 full-time staff...
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