High disease pressure year suits Verticillium wilt
The AICC has detected significant levels of Verticillium wilt on varieties at its trial sites…
Browsing: Agronomy
Target shallow rooted blackgrass
Growers must target a minimum of 97% blackgrass control in autumn-sown oilseed rape crops simply…
UK growers get to grips with black-grass
Black-grass now has a serious effect on whole farm profitability and productivity for nearly 60%…
PGRO launch molecular soil test for brassica crop clubroot pathogen
The team at PGRO has refined the technique to commercialise a rapid molecular test for…
Autumn heads up’ for potential LLS threat
It might sound a bit early to start thinking of autumn disease control strategies but…
Soil Association asks bread companies to avoid glyphosate
Today, the Soil Association writes to all major UK bread companies and supermarkets. Wheat harvest…
University of Hertfordshire reveals ground-breaking crop disease warning system
A prototype crop disease warning system that can warn of disease up to four weeks…
18-month glyphosate re-approval is a step in right direction, says NFU
The NFU has welcomed the announcement that the active substance glyphosate has been re-authorised for…
Stay of execution for glyphosate welcomed by NFUS
NFU Scotland has welcomed confirmation that the use of the popular herbicide, glyphosate, has been…
Last minute reprieve for weed killer glyphosate welcomed by farmers
The CLA has welcomed a last minute extension to reauthorise the use of chemical weed…