PGRO pest update
7th June 2018
Pea moths have been recorded in some regions of the UK over the last few days and in some cases more than 10 moths in a single trap have been
Sclerotinia monitoring continues in carrots
4th June 2018
Sclerotinia is a very serious disease of carrots, affecting yield and quality. Growers are able to use an effective fungicide such as Signum (pyraclostrobin + boscalid) at the right time
Top tips for selecting the right cereal variety for 2019
1st June 2018
There are some exciting new varieties available to cereal growers this autumn, but think carefully about what’s right for your farm before ordering seed, agronomy firm Hutchinsons says. Understanding what
Cleaning up with OSR harvest management
31st May 2018
Oilseed rape growers have been advised to make the most of pre-harvest glyphosate in controlling grass weeds this season as well as improving the timeliness and efficiency of their oilseed
Trio of reasons why targeted T3 sprays maximise yield potential
30th May 2018
A well-timed T3 ear wash spray could hold the key to helping wheat crops fulfil yield potential in what has been a roller-coaster season for many.
Blight programmes in sharp focus as growers attempt to unlock yield potential
30th May 2018
Potato experts are advocating robust blight programmes after challenging spring planting conditions.
Lincs farm spray application meetings to target improvement in pre-em results
30th May 2018
Lincolnshire farmers and growers have the opportunity to learn how to get the best from their pre-emergence herbicide applications, with a series of spray application meetings dedicated to achieving better
Industry unites to promote glyphosate stewardship
29th May 2018
Key independent bodies and industry companies in the UK have joined forces to promote best practice to help ensure the continued availability and efficacy of glyphosate-based herbicide products. The European
Free placebo pellets to enable growers to calibrate their spreaders
29th May 2018
With the 2018 ‘slug pellet season’ rapidly approaching, Adama says that it is once again providing free placebo pellets to enable growers to calibrate their spreaders without the need to
Malting barley additions offer steps forward for growers
29th May 2018
Up-and-coming malting barley varieties, Craft and Fairing, have been promoted to Full Approval on the newly-released Malting Barley Committee (MBC) Approved List for harvest 2019. This is excellent news and
What to do if you want to use less fluazinam
29th May 2018
With the discovery of the fluazinam tolerant strain 37_A2 in UK potatoes last year, this will mean a rethink of blight control programmes, says Dr Reuben Morris, Crop Production Specialist
Beware of another ‘perfect storm’ for BYDV
21st May 2018
Spring cereals across much of the UK could again be at high risk from Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus (BYDV) infection, agronomy firm Hutchinsons warns. Late drilling due to poor weather