New fungicide with a difference; Soriale
BASF has announced the approval of a unique fungicide called Soriale. Formulated as a soluble…
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JohnSwire
John Swire - Deputy editor of Agronomist and Arable Farmer as well as responsibility for the Agronomist and Arable Farmer and Farm Business websites. After 17 years milking cows on the family farm John started writing about agriculture in 1998 and has since written for a variety of publications and has developed a wide circle of contacts within the industry. When not working John is a season ticket holder at Stoke City and also of late has become a fitness freak, listing cycling, swimming and walking as his exercises of choice.
Include zoxamide in all blight control programmes
Recent conditions have favoured potato blight, with Hutton periods being recorded across the country. Late…
Back to basics for Phoma stem canker
Neil Groom, technical director for Grainseed, is of the view that we need to go…
Simple safety for ATV users
When you think of a farmer’s vehicles, the first ones that come to mind are…
Smart valve system boosts drill versatility
Universal tramlining and instant blockage detection are amongst the benefits of the new Vistaflow seed…
New range of silos launched by Perry of Oakley
Perry of Oakley Ltd., the UK’s most experienced manufacturer of materials handling & drying equipment…
Is straight nitrogen the best value?
At this time of year thoughts inevitably turn to the purchase of nitrogen for next…
Farm safety has to be the responsibility of us all
The Tenant Farmers Association (TFA) is encouraging everybody involved with the farming industry to heighten…
Farmers ramp up safety efforts for Farm Safety Week
Farmers across the country are ramping up their efforts to make health and safety on…
Collaboration heralds brave new world for arable research
AHDB has struck a new partnership with its equivalent levy body for arable in New…