New pollinator research project for Lothians Monitor Farm
The Lothians Monitor Farm is working with researchers from Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) on a…
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Rothamsted questions neonicotinoid ban
Maintaining production of many UK crops is at risk if neonicotinoids, the pesticides linked with…
Getting the most from narrow spray windows
With the window for T2 applications fast approaching, and weather conditions for the next couple…
Precise application of fertilisers discussed at Irish meeting
A large crowd of farmers and fertiliser industry representatives were in Teagasc, Kildalton Agricultural College,…
Challenging conditions affect spray timings
With narrow spray windows and marginal conditions already hampering progress for some growers this season,…
Stored grain/pulse insecticide launched within IPM wrapper
An insecticide protectant for stored grain and pulses has been launched by Barrettine Environmental Health.…
Indecision: a risky approach to final fertilizer applications
Concerns for 30 – 50% crop losses if weather patterns don’t return to normal for…
Tillage farming damaging earthworm populations, say scientists
The digging, stirring and overturning of soil by conventional ploughing in tillage farming is severely…
Arysta LifeScience expands product portfolio in Croatia, Slovenia and Macedonia
Arysta LifeScience recently expanded its BioSolutions, plant protection and plant growth regulator products offering for…
Scientists say agriculture is good for honey bees
While recent media reports have condemned a commonly used agricultural pesticide as detrimental to honey…