Fears over fertiliser prices
The AHDB is warning of a potential jump in fertiliser prices as the conflict between…
Browsing: Agronomy
Farmers wanted for seaweed biostimulant trial
Wales’ first regenerative seaweed and shellfish farm is inviting British farmers to trial a new…
Immune-suppressing protein key for Fusaria infection
An enzyme that suppresses plant immune defences could be the key to engineering Fusarium-resistant crops…
Glyphosate stewardship part of Cereals learning hub
Under the theme of ‘Nurturing Growth, Harvesting Excellence’, De Sangosse says its Cereals stand will…
Yellow rust breakdown confirmed
Following numerous reports of yellow rust this season, many in varieties thought to be resilient…
New azole resistance mechanism identified in phoma fungus
Phoma control in OSR is likely to be more challenging following changes in fungicide sensitivity.…
Pests threaten spring cereals
Spring cereal crops are at risk of gout fly and blossom midge warns Agrovista Its…
Research reveals diet alterations could boost biopesticide efficacy
Changes to a pest’s diet could slow the evolution of resistance to biopesticides, according to…
Rain could increase ramularia stress factors
Growers are being advised to check spring barley for ramularia after the stressful dry start…
Questions to ask to optimise milling wheat protein
Despite the potential of current wheat varieties, growers have to be realistic about what can…