Oilseed rape at risk from sudden weed surge
Recent rain in many parts has provided a welcome boost for newly establishing oilseed rape…
Browsing: Agronomy
Research finds SDHI-resistant Phoma strains
Scientists have identified resistance to some SDHI fungicides, raising future concerns over the control of…
Trials reinforce silicon benefit for CSFB control
Further trials have highlighted the value of silicon in reducing cabbage stem flea beetle (CSFB)…
Don’t bank on chemistry alone with bean weed control
Despite the arrival of new chemistry, ProCam is warning that weed control in winter beans…
Yara looks to the future with carbon capture facility
Fertiliser business Yara has announced the inauguration of Europe’s largest industrial carbon capture facility. The…
Organic manure update for Defra NMPT tool
Defra has updated its online Nutrient Management Planning Tool (NMPT-GB). The NMPT-GB tool now includes an…
Nutrient lock up threat following drought
Following extreme weather conditions and one of the driest summers on record, farmers are being…
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…