Propyzamide stewardship needs careful consideration before oilseed rape drilling ramps up
Oilseed rape growers are being urged to adopt good propyzamide stewardship principles before drilling in…
Browsing: Crops
New hybrid barleys bring added benefits against major diseases
Two new hybrid winter feed barley varieties offering enhanced defence against two of the major…
Beet the rust threat
Sugar beet crops are coming under intense disease pressure, with conditions for rust infection now…
Verticillium – reliant on resistant varieties
Arable plant pathologist, Philip Walker of ADAS Boxworth reminds growers that there is still no…
Successful trials event showcases strong variety portfolio
A trials day in Suffolk, recently hosted by breeders Saaten Union and Elsoms Seeds, attracted…
Colorado beetle larvae found in Kent
Growers, farmers, processors and the public are asked to remain vigilant after the Animal and…
Renewable energy use in Scotland increasing viability of vertical farming
Scotland’s increasing use of renewable energy could make vertical farming techniques more climate friendly than…
Bean market sees a boost from plant-based consumers
The market for beans is showing growth, likely driven by the rising interest in adopting…
Help needed to investigate brown rust
Growers and agronomists have been urged to send brown rust samples into the UK cereal…
Agrovista’s new winter wheat – Mindful
Agrovista seeds has produced a new hard Group 4-type wheat called Mindful, and will donate…