Spring wheat weed control boosted by new approval
20th February 2018
Spring wheat growers have a new weed killer at their disposal this season after Dow AgroSciences secured approval for Broadway Star to be used in the crop.
Potato growers provided with improved tools to tackle PCN
20th February 2018
The findings from on-farm trials could help combat a deadly potato disease that causes around £26 million worth of damage to crops in the UK each year. According to demonstrations
Spring bean stalwart offers unrivalled reliability on Lincs farm
20th February 2018
Long standing spring bean variety Fuego is keeping the competition at bay on one Lincolnshire farm, with reliable performance delivering yield and quality year in, year out. First on
On-farm support is key to biological pest control
20th February 2018
Bio-control of soft fruit pests is becoming increasingly complex and must be backed up with solid on-farm support based on expert knowledge and experience, argues Mark Davies, commercial head of
Magazine Features
Survey highlights extent of UK-wide brome problem
1st February 2018
A four-year project investigating the extent of brome on arable farms in the UK is also focusing on the weed’s potential for herbicide resistance
Ramularia much easier to spot, thanks to new AHDB guidance
23rd January 2018
Ramularia symptoms are now much easier to spot and quantify, thanks to new guidance published by AHDB.
Trials results released at AHDB SPot farm East event
23rd January 2018
Results from trials held at the Elveden Farm Estate, Suffolk were revealed in early January as growers and agronomists gathered at Newmarket Racecourse for SPot farm East Results Day.
Fightback against yellow rust explored by UKCPVS
23rd January 2018
Wheat’s ability to defend itself against yellow rust now and in the future will be explored at this year’s UK Cereal Pathogen Virulence Survey (UKCPVS) stakeholder event. The latest pathogen
Don’t hold back on spring cropping variety choices
3rd January 2018
Take prompt action to secure your choice of spring seeds and avoid potential disappointment, says David Bouch, Hutchinsons seeds manager.
Potato industry honour
30th December 2017
Dr Mike Storey has been awarded the John Green Memorial Trophy for his exceptional contribution to the British potato industry. Head of Resource Management at AHDB, Dr Storey received the
Low resistance risk fungicide programmes must become the norm
27th December 2017
Low resistance risk fungicide programmes must be adopted universally to prolong the efficacy of cereal chemistry, delegates heard at the 2017 AHDB Agronomists’ Conference. The message came following the annual
Richardson Milling eyes spring oat rewards
26th December 2017
Richardson Milling (UK) ltd, the Canadian conglomerate that bought Bedford-based European Oat Millers earlier this year, is seeking growers of good quality spring oats as consumer demand continues to grow.
