Maize open day gives reason to be positive
The importance of early maturing varieties and total plant digestibility was stressed at a maize…
Monthly Archives: September, 2016
5 drilling tips for top practice
With drilling now underway, and many growers having to cover large areas of land in…
Innovative E-Max controlled release fertilizer – production starts
ICL Specialty Fertilizers has begun production of its new controlled release fertilizers (CRFs) employing the…
Ensuring the most effective grass weed elimination for later-drilled wheat
The most effective elimination of black-grass and rye-grass immediately ahead of crop emergence is crucial…
Focus on managing stubbles to maximise returns
Managing stubbles effectively is critical, regardless of which method is used to establish crops, according…
Increased field bean and combining pea area in 2016 shows a healthy picture for the pulse crop
A significant 5% increase in the 2016 field bean area, plus a substantial 18% increase…
Surveys suggest Clearfield could take 15% of 2017 oilseed rape area
Views on the value of Clearfield herbicide tolerant technology have been sought from farmers and…
BYDV risk hots up
Continued hot weather means cereal crops face a high risk of BYDV infection this season.…
New strawberry fungicide is Luna Sensation
A new fungicide from Bayer has been authorised for use on protected strawberries. Named Luna…
Bayer and Monsanto to create a global leader in agriculture
Bayer and Monsanto today announced that they signed a definitive merger agreement under which Bayer…