Scientists examine wheat genes to boost the crops disease resistance
New research that could increase the natural resistance of wheat to a devastating fungal disease…
Browsing: Crop Protection
New Neosorexa rodent control launched
Following the withdrawal of difenacoum, BASF Pest Control Solutions has added a new product to its…
Rain makes slug pellet choice important growers advised
As wet weather prevails across large parts of the UK, the durability of molluscicide pellets…
50 years of arable disease data now available
Following a three-year project funded by Defra, ADAS has launched a new platform providing free…
High stakes season for weed control
September drilled wheat on land with grassweed problems will likely need a follow up spray…
Agronomists turn to silicon for sustainable CSFB solution
Cabbage stem flea beetle attacks on oilseed rape, could be mitigated by applying silicon, two…
Ergot pressure makes seed treatment choice critical
Following a year with high infection levels, farmers face an increased ergot risk in this…
Bamford stands up to septoria pressured season
Despite a double whammy of tough autumn establishment conditions and high septoria pressure, Lincolnshire farmer…
Factor in risks for early drilled wheat
Winter wheat growers considering planting early this autumn must be aware of potential downsides and…
Soil conditioner helps check CSFB damage
A soil conditioner has been shown to improve the ability of OSR plants to withstand…