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New hybrid barleys bring added benefits against major diseases

Two new hybrid winter feed barley varieties offering enhanced defence against two of the major yield-robbing winter barley diseases are being launched by Syngenta for planting this autumn.
New hybrid barleys bring added benefits against major diseases
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Farm Safety Week urges the industry to take responsibility for farm safety

The UK and Ireland’s Farm Safety Week launches today and the charity behind it is challenging those living and working in the industry to take personal responsibility for farm safety.
Farm Safety Week urges the industry to take responsibility for farm safety

New president at CAAV

The Central Association of Agricultrual Valuers (CAAV) invested its new president, Malcolm Gale, at the CAAV AGM in Oxford. Mr Gale started his career at Bagshaws in 1982 as a clerk in the markets
New president at CAAV

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Colorado beetle larvae found in Kent

Growers, farmers, processors and the public are asked to remain vigilant after the Animal and Plant Health Agency confirmed findings of Colorado potato beetle larvae in Kent. Beetle larvae identified in a field in Kent was today
Colorado beetle larvae found in Kent

Beet the rust threat

Sugar beet crops are coming under intense disease pressure, with conditions for rust infection now proving the greatest concern for growers and agronomists. Protecting green leaf area in the coming weeks will be crucial to enable plants to build yield
Beet the rust threat

Verticillium - reliant on resistant varieties

Arable plant pathologist, Philip Walker of ADAS Boxworth reminds growers that there is still no chemical treatment for verticillium stripe (previously known as Verticillium wilt) in oilseed rape, so “we have to rely on variety resistance.”
Verticillium - reliant on resistant varieties

Successful trials event showcases strong variety portfolio

A trials day in Suffolk, recently hosted by breeders Saaten Union and Elsoms Seeds, attracted significant numbers of farmers, agronomists and seed trade representatives.
Successful trials event showcases strong variety portfolio

Syngenta brings together biologicals businesses under Syngenta Biologicals

Syngenta Biologicals is poised for rapid growth, backed by world-leading research and commercial capabilities, and a strong global presence Syngenta has announced Syngenta Biologicals, bringing together Valagro – the pioneer in biostimulants and specialty nutrients it acquired in 2020 –
Syngenta brings together biologicals businesses under Syngenta Biologicals
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