Farmers invited to take part in survey to help tackle arable weed problem
BASF is inviting farmers to take part in a national weed control survey to track…
Browsing: Crop Protection
Busting myths on disease pressure
With T2 sprays complete for many, and only late drilled crops left to go, what…
Pest and disease warning from PGRO
The PGRO has come up with some timely warnings about possible imminent threats to growers…
A cautionary tale of broad leaved weed resistance
Most UK cereal growers with blackgrass know only too well that herbicide resistance in this…
Benchmarking and ‘big data’ could be increasingly important for arable margins
Benchmarking of crop performance plus use of big data to identify farming practices that deliver…
Seed treatment protection for farmers in Ireland
A seed treatment that creates a ‘zone of protection’ against two common cereal pests is…
Syngenta launches new seed treatment fungicide
Syngenta has announced the launch of Plensaris seed treatment fungicide for the control of downy…
Final farmers selected for the 50-strong Real Results national wheat trial
The 50 farmers joining the BASF ‘Real Results Circle’ have been finalised and are described…
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…