Potato growers reminded of best practice ahead of harvest
Potato growers are being reminded to risk assess their crops ahead of harvest this season…
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Don’t leave sugar beet open to disease threats
With more high temperatures anticipated, sugar beet growers are being advised not to leave the…
Vigilance needed as pests threaten maize crops
With numerous reports of caterpillar activity in maize crops, growers need to remain vigilant and…
Take-all training course launched
An online training course is now available for those wanting to improve their understanding of…
BASF introduces biological attractant for enhanced aphid control
Chemical giant BASF has launched Apthena, a biological solution to enhance integrated pest management strategies.…
Plan winter wheat choices now
Growers are being warned to take care with winter wheat choices this autumn. It comes…
Trials show elicitor triggers sugar beet immune response
Agrii trials have shown that adding a plant health elicitor to sugar beet fungicide programmes…
Time running out for grassweed control
It’s the last chance to control blackgrass, experts are warning. “Mow too early and blackgrass…
Boosting cultural measures a must for beet growers
Growers could see a repeat of 2020 this season when it comes to the virus…
Dry harvest and long storage period raise potato disease risk
Potato growers are being urged to prioritise store hygiene this summer after slow market movement…