Why economics shouldn’t change grassweed plans
Despite current farm economics, underinvestment in grassweed control this autumn could lead to issues in…
Browsing: Crop Protection
Finish blight programmes growers advised
Potato growers should keep up fungicide programmes to protect against the spread of resistant late…
New herbicides under test to break grassweed resistance
Moa Technology has been awarded over £900,000 of funding through the Defra Farming Innovation Investor…
Care needed with SFI weed control choices
Select chemistry carefully when managing weeds in Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) mixes is the message…
New classification for propyzamide
Propyzamide has been reclassified. It’s no longer an HRAC Group 3 but the first Group…
AHDB launches new aphid tool for better BYDV control
The AHDB has launched a new tool to help you reduce the impact of Barley yellow…
Potato growers reminded of best practice ahead of harvest
Potato growers are being reminded to risk assess their crops ahead of harvest this season…
Don’t leave sugar beet open to disease threats
With more high temperatures anticipated, sugar beet growers are being advised not to leave the…
Vigilance needed as pests threaten maize crops
With numerous reports of caterpillar activity in maize crops, growers need to remain vigilant and…
Take-all training course launched
An online training course is now available for those wanting to improve their understanding of…