Research suggests hybrid barley could help growers respond to fertiliser costs and other challenges
As farmers look to make savings on high fertiliser costs, new independent research has shown…
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It may be two weeks early, but now is the time to think about sprout suppressant applications
The sprout suppressant application window is opening a fortnight early, says root crop protection expert,…
Foliar nutrition should not be overlooked during tuber bulking
To ensure high quality yields, potato growers are being reminded that during tuber bulking, foliar…
Car technology used to grow tomatoes in Europe
Robots traditionally used in vehicle production could be used to grow and pick a greater…
New biostimulant promotes faster fruiting
A new biostimulant, Carboplex, which stimulates fruit crops to convert carbohydrates to sugar, faster is…
Brassica Alert better targets agronomy decisions
Brassica crop growers and agronomists now have the chance to better tailor disease and pest…
Prioritise seedbed preparation to maximise OSR establishment
With strong prospects for oilseed rape due to increased global demand for cooking oils and…
Strengthen OSR against CSFB
The sustainability of OSR yields in the UK has been questioned since the restrictions on…
Planning OSR Desiccation
Timing is key when desiccating oilseed rape as going on too early can impact quantity…
Exploiting soil microbiomes to fight potato late blight
Natural organisms found in soil and their use as novel fungicides is being explored in…