University researchers use science of light to reduce pesticides used to protect crops from pests and diseases
Experts at two Midlands universities are starting a new project to develop a photonic ‘nose’…
Browsing: Crop Protection
Biofungicide effective against seed-borne diseases
Seed-borne fungi can seriously affect the growth and yield of many cereal crops. A biofungicide…
Green leaf protection to boost late season sugar
This season’s sugar beet crops are under pressure from prolonged drought conditions across large parts…
New Android crop scouting app launched
An Android version of the pioneering Skippy Scout mobile app has been launched by agricultural…
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…
Sencrop works with BBRO to develop agronomic indicator for Cercospora
Sencrop has worked with the British Beet Research Organisation (BBRO) to develop an agronomic indicator…
Brassica Alert better targets agronomy decisions
Brassica crop growers and agronomists now have the chance to better tailor disease and pest…
Strengthen OSR against CSFB
The sustainability of OSR yields in the UK has been questioned since the restrictions on…
Exploiting soil microbiomes to fight potato late blight
Natural organisms found in soil and their use as novel fungicides is being explored in…