Nutrient lock up threat following drought
Following extreme weather conditions and one of the driest summers on record, farmers are being…
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Aphid threat requires integrated response, growers advised
Following last autumn’s unprecedented levels of BYDV (barley yellow dwarf virus) pressure, Procam is urging…
Pigs prove productive for Suffolk estate
When it comes to pigs, Elveden Estate manager Andrew Blenkiron knows a thing or two.…
Why economics shouldn’t change grassweed plans
Despite current farm economics, underinvestment in grassweed control this autumn could lead to issues in…
Finish blight programmes growers advised
Potato growers should keep up fungicide programmes to protect against the spread of resistant late…
Don’t underestimate slug threat, growers warned
With recent rains enabling autumn drilling to kick off in earnest, arable growers are being…
Dry harvest prompts rethink of post-harvest soil plans
Farmers are being urged to use the extended post-harvest window to assess soil condition and…
NFU renews calls for fertiliser loans
The NFU is renewing its call for government backed, interest-free loans to help farmers following…
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…