Under-sowing maize has soil health benefits
Trials in Cumbria are showing how a low-cost way of under-sowing maize with Italian ryegrass…
Browsing: Agronomy
Seed-bed quality key to reducing slug seed hollowing
In the first autumn without the insecticide seed treatment Deter, growers should place added emphasis…
Low wheat bulb fly pressure trend continues
The low wheat bulb fly pressure trend looks set to continue in 2019, according to…
Don’t overlook the nutrients removed in straw
There are strong commercial and agronomic reasons to bale and remove unnecessary straw This ignores…
Easy-to-use packaging makes chemical handling safer, quicker and more convenient
Adama has announced the launch of a new range of easy-to-use packaging for its portfolio…
Black-grass dormancy challenges grass weed decisions
High levels of dormancy in this season’s black-grass seed poses another difficult challenge for growers’…
Targeted slug treatment receives fresh investment
Targeted treatment techniques for slugs will be refined, thanks to continued investment by AHDB. The…
Five-point plan helps get best out of soil-acting blackgrass herbicides
With residual, soil-acting herbicides often now representing a quarter to a half of the annual…
Accurate application with new 24 metre applicator
Chris Cole of CD Cole Contracting (Norfolk), Hingham, Norfolk is thrilled with his new applicator…
Funding partnership to tackle top horticultural pest & diseases
Research funds of £250,000 are now available for five projects to tackle high priority pests…