5 December 2023 Check farm-saved seed for disease growers warned With winter drilling interrupted by storms, a larger than average spring crop acreage is being…
4 December 2023 Possible ‘serious overestimate’ of carbon sequestration scientists warn A group of leading researchers warn a “reality check” is needed after what they consider…
28 November 2023 Soil survey shows regen ag sustains soil fungi A nationwide study of commercial wheat crops in arable soils has revealed a huge variation…
17 November 2023 Glyphosate renewal imminent as EU fails to reach majority decision The EU Commission is expected to grant glyphosate renewal of approval after Member States did not…
16 November 2023 First-to-market vision guided mechanical hoe seen at Agritechnica The first vision guided mechanical weeding system made its debut at Agritechnica 2023. Utilising high…
14 November 2023 Check for nutrient shortfalls following storms Following the high rainfall caused by recent storms, crops could be at risk of nutrient…
13 November 2023 Maize seed treatment reprieve confirmed Emergency Authorisations have been granted for three key seed treatments after a concerted lobbying campaign.…
31 October 2023 Industry combines to bring fertiliser ‘closed-loop’ packaging initiative A closed-loop plastic recycling initiative is hopefully the first of many to be launched by…
31 October 2023 Improved phosphate uptake observed in nutritional biostimulant trial Supporting plants with nutritional biostimulants during the peak phosphorus demand period has benefitted Russell McKenzie,…
27 October 2023 Rodenticide use in open areas retracted From 4th July 2024, the use of rodenticides containing bromadiolone and difenacoum in open areas…