Black-grass requires a ‘three-pronged’ attack
Black-grass requires a three-pronged attack to promote and develop sustainable management solutions, according to the…
Browsing: Crops
Green cover proves headland attraction
Green cover headlands sown on potato and root vegetable crop headlands is proving a positive…
Prevention better than cure at new SDHI fungicide roadshow
A series of successful regional launch events has seen Syngenta’s new T2 SDHI fungicide launched…
Farmers reminded of last OSR Herbicide application date
Farmers and sprayer operators need to ensure that applications of carbetamide are applied by the…
Berries may be beneficial for diabetes, cardiovascular disease and obesity
Consumption of berries may have beneficial effects on health related to type-2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases,…
John Innes Centre scientists remove reliance on seasonality in new line of broccoli – potentially doubling crop production
Scientists at the John Innes Centre (JIC) are developing a new line of fast-growing sprouting…
Capitalise on early fungicide to stay ahead of disease
Cereal growers have an ideal opportunity to use early fungicide applications to capitalise on comparatively…
Secretary of State for Scotland highlights importance of exports at Fruit Logistica
On a visit to AHDB Exports stand at the international food trade show Fruit Logistica…
Mechanising the future of apple growing
Adopting fruit-wall orchards instead of traditional orchard systems, could make mechanising pruning of apple trees…
Spring bean variety choice this year offers yield, agronomic improvements
The choice of improved spring bean varieties available to growers this year is a reflection…