Dry spell another consideration for maize weed control this season
With the dry weather forecast to last well into April, it is one more complication…
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Act now as net blotch pressure builds in spring barley
Spring barley growers may need to apply an early fungicide spray to counter increased net…
Willowherb warning this spring
Growers have been urged to watch out for willowherb and take steps to tackle the…
Yellow rust risk to backward wheat
Be alert to yellow rust risks in backward and later-drilled winter wheat crops this spring,…
New molecular discovery could boost wheat disease immunity
A new study published by a team of international scientists across five continents led by…
Gout Fly threat to tillers
Growers are being advised to do all they can to promote tillering following a severe…
Action plan for pesticides not aligned with SFI closures suggests NFU
With the focus of the long overdue UK Pesticides National Action Plan on increasing IPM…
Bumper bean crop for Kent grower
A Kent grower has achieved a 9t/ha winter bean crop, surpassing winter wheat profitability. Richard…
New digital portal aids agronomy decisions
Syngenta says its all new Portal gives farmers and agronomists instant access to essential weather…
Bio boost for cavity spot in carrots
Trials conducted by Richard Austin Agriculture have identified a natural alternative to fungicides to prevent…