31 October 2023 Improved phosphate uptake observed in nutritional biostimulant trial Supporting plants with nutritional biostimulants during the peak phosphorus demand period has benefitted Russell McKenzie,…
26 October 2023 Soft rot warning for Scottish potato growers Scottish potato growers are urged to remain vigilant against soft rots this storage period, with…
25 October 2023 Monitor potato stores for dormancy despite harvest crop still in the field The bulk of the UK potato crop has been harvested and stored in favourable conditions.…
24 October 2023 Smallest UK oat crop for seven years predicted Provisional data from Defra (for England) and the Scottish government, plus estimates for Wales and…
24 October 2023 Feed late drilled wheats growers advised Feeding crops is vital to keep late-drilled wheat going through the winter months, especially those…
23 October 2023 Maize under-sowing trials reap 50t/ha with water quality rewards Maize under-sowing trials at Severn Trent Water’s 2,000ha biogas farm in Nottinghamshire have achieved 50t/ha…
20 October 2023 Sustainable wireworm control evolving through Enigma project Although only halfway through its investigation into sustainable wireworm control, the Fera-led R&D project, Enigma…
16 October 2023 Last chance to apply for 2023 Spring STEPS biodiversity funding Severn Trent is issuing a final application call to farmers and landowners for its latest…
13 October 2023 Gains despite grain market pressure Despite further pressure having been added to wheat markets with higher US end of season…
13 October 2023 DIY dehulling facility helps diversification project get off the ground After completing a final dissertation in 2019 on the feasibility of growing hemp as a…