United Oilseeds to outline why rape still warrants its place in the rotation
15th May 2019
United Oilseeds will use the Cereals 2019 to meet UK growers and provide insight into the future of the rape in the arable rotation.
New OSR options for growers this season
15th May 2019
Growers are being advised to consider the new additions to the 2019/20 AHDB Cereals and Oilseeds Recommended List.
Verticillium wilt disease ratings ‘one step closer’, says AHDB
15th May 2019
Consistent and reproducible differences in verticillium wilt infection levels occur between oilseed rape varieties, according to new AHDB-funded research.
Grassweed Action : Responding to the ryegrass threat
3rd May 2019
Barrie Hunt turns his expert attention to managing Italian ryegrass in the latest in our series of articles on getting to grips with problem grass weeds.
Aiming for a weed-free start for maize
3rd May 2019
Growers should first check soil moisture before deciding whether to apply a pre-emergence herbicide, this year according to Syngenta technical manager, Georgina Wood.
Seven new varieties added to 2020 sugar beet list
1st May 2019
Seven new varieties are added to the 2020 Recommended List; Advena KWS and Smart Janninka KWS from KWS UK Ltd, BTS 4100 from Limagrain UK Ltd, Vixen, Conger, Puffin and Lightning from SESVanderHave UK Ltd.
PGRO launches bean YEN to complement pea YEN
1st May 2019
The launch provides growers with benchmarking to achieve a perfect pulse crop.
Higher virus reservoir raises need to protect seed crops
30th April 2019
Forecasts of an early aphid flight following the mild winter and an increase in reservoir of virus in potato seed crops has led to calls for growers to be more vigilant in tackling aphids this season.
Getting on the right side of potato blight
30th April 2019
With main crop planting well underway, Dominic Kilburn has a brief catch up with an East Anglian specialist potato adviser on his thoughts for the coming season, in particular on keeping blight out of crops.
Remember to follow nematicide best practice this spring
26th April 2019
Potato growers are being reminded to follow the best practice granular nematicide use protocol this spring to ensure products are used safely and effectively.
Pea and bean crop update
26th April 2019
Damage to legume crops from pea and bean weevil and field thrips has been reported in the last few weeks, says the PGRO in its latest Crop Update.
No economic benefit from ‘chasing’ fungicide resistant septoria
26th April 2019
Farmers should hold their nerve and not increase azole or SDHI dose in an attempt to counter evolving fungicide insensitivity in septoria tritici.
