Resistant diamondback moths now capable of surviving winter
A ‘super pest’ moth resistant to a class of common plant protection is now also…
Browsing: Crops
Fungicide futures debate at the AHDB Agronomists’ Conference
How fungicide resistance management guidance should be improved and promoted will be debated at this…
New Duo Hopper from Sulky
SULKY has launched the DUO hopper on its range of XEOS pneumatic seed drills. This…
New herbicide provides welcome boost to black-grass control
A new black-grass herbicide will be available to growers this coming spring. The herbicide Monolith…
What to consider before you spray KERB/ASTROKerb this season
Dow AgroSciences are saying that growers should be getting ready to apply ASTROKerb (propyzamide and…
Look out for lettuce Fusarium wilt, growers urged
An outbreak of an aggressive disease has been reported in UK lettuce crops for the…
Wheat yields showing increased variability
Farmers have seen greater variability in winter wheat yields over the past decade than they…
Plant protein can contribute to fight hunger and global warming
Scientists of the European Research Project TRUE (TRansition paths to sUstainable legume-based systems in Europe) have drawn…
Breakthrough in Emergency Authorisations
A novel approach to granting derogations has been introduced for the first time via an…
Black-grass on the move
New field trials using rice grains to mimic black-grass seeds has clearly demonstrated the implications…