How to grow a successful cover or catch crop
For many the option of establishing catch and cover crops is front of mind with…
Browsing: Agronomy
Wait for moisture to drill OSR
As harvest progresses almost a week earlier than normal and land is cleared, many growers…
Green leaf protection to boost late season sugar
This season’s sugar beet crops are under pressure from prolonged drought conditions across large parts…
Using technology to optimise Miscanthus establishment
Optimising miscanthus establishment to identify efficiency improvements and cost reductions to achieve environmental gains, has…
New Android crop scouting app launched
An Android version of the pioneering Skippy Scout mobile app has been launched by agricultural…
Increased area predicted for low-risk winter wheat with inherently high protein
Winter wheat varieties with inherently higher protein are seeing growing interest from farmers and agronomists…
Getting the most from your OSR crop despite high NPK prices
Establishing oilseed rape can be a challenge in any year, depending on autumn conditions. However,…
NIAB strengthens potato research team with new appointment
Peter Craven is joining the crop research organisation NIAB in the new role of research…
New course sharpens slug control skills and offers BASIS points
Ahead of oilseed rape drilling BASIS-qualified growers and advisers can brush up on their slug…
Herbicide strategy evolution should be considered by farmers returning to oilseed rape
Farmers returning to oilseed rape this summer are being urged to familiarise themselves with how…