Yield and disease boost from sugar beet biostimulant trials
Two trials carried out by Richard Austin Agriculture trials manager, Michael Rodger, have demonstrated gains…
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Updates to pest IPM planning tool
ADAS has updated its IPM Pest Planning Tool, so growers and their advisors can better understand…
Don’t wait for the ‘perfect week’ to tackle grassweeds
Growers should take advantage of February weather windows and keep on top of grassweeds. This…
Mancozeb EA bid abandoned
GB Potatoes has halted its bid to secure an Emergency Authorisation (EA) application to allow…
Survey finds Wheat Dwarf Virus widespread
A survey led by Association of Independent Crop Consultants (AICC) members suggests that Wheat Dwarf…
Olive oil extract boosts pyrethroid potency
In simulated field experiments, plants sprayed with a mixture of SYN-A and lambda-cyhalothrin increased cabbage…
Test fields early for a better picture of soil nitrogen
With some uncertainty about how much residual nitrogen is in soils, Hutchinsons fertiliser and crop nutrition specialist Rob Jewers is…
Kubota adds UV technology to UK range
Designed for high value crops, Kubota showcased its UV Boosting system at Lamma, developed by…
UPL introduces Easyconnect compatibility for straight sugar beet herbicides
Crop protection manufacturer UPL will begin supplying its straight sugar beet herbicide product range of…
Chinese agchem giant makes UK move
Rainbow Agro used Lamma to announce its UK arrival. The Chinese company is a ‘top…