Resist the temptation to rush spring barley drilling
Sowing spring barley into wet, cold soils will limit yield potential from the outset, so…
Browsing: Crops
Red 24 now established in the UK wheat yellow rust population
The Red 24 group of isolates is now established in the UK wheat yellow rust…
Patience will be key this potato season as the recent cold weather threatens to delay cultivation.
Andy Steven, agronomist at Agrovista, explains that the recent cold spell coupled with wet soils…
Shape OSR for even flowering
Oilseed rape crops held in check into March by the exceptional cold snap will be…
Feed Peas for Success
Having grown a world record breaking crop of peas last year Tim Lamyman believes getting…
New regional technical specialist for Certis
Farmers and agronomists from Cornwall to Lancashire are set to benefit from the expertise and…
Use spring barley as a break crop
In recent years, many farmers have moved away from a predominantly autumn based cropping plan…
IBERS-Aberystwyth wins NIAB agronomy cup
A team of agriculture students from Aberystwyth University’s Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences…
Innovative arable farmer titled BASIS Best Farmer of the Year
Third generation arable farmer, and one half of the Wrights Agriculture father-and-son team, Eric Wright,…
Prepare for black-grass control after cold-spell
Cold weather and snow has brought field work to a halt but once the Siberian…