Six soft feed wheats join new RL
1st December 2016
The AHDB Recommended Lists for cereals and oilseeds 2017/18 has been launched and sees 29 new varieties added, including the first soft wheat varieties in four years, reported the organisation.
Highest proportion of quality wheat spec
22nd November 2016
The proportion of nabim Group 1 varieties hitting a typical high quality bread wheat specification is the highest for 13 years, according to the final results of the AHDB Cereals
The future of targeted weed control
22nd November 2016
A research project part-funded by AHDB Horticulture, ‘eyeSpot’, is driving innovation in weed control and aims to reduce herbicide inputs by up to 95%. Experts at University of Reading, Precision Farming
Make contact with grass weeds now to improve weed control in winter wheat
22nd November 2016
Delaying spring grass weed sprays is a risky strategy for cereal growers looking for effective control of bromes and ryegrass in winter wheat.
Top of the Crops
22nd November 2016
A team of students from the Barony campus of Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) has beaten 15 other teams to win the 2016 Mains of Loirston Winter Wheat Challenge trophy. The
Rodenticides control rats and mice in a single feed
15th November 2016
A new range of Brodifacoum-based single-feed-poison baits which solve even the toughest rodent infestations in a single feed has been launched by Lodi UK, one of the largest independent manufacturers
Remain vigilant against aphids carrying BYDV
15th November 2016
Winter cereal growers are being urged to remain vigilant against aphid vectors of barley yellow dwarf virus (BYDV) after the mild start to autumn – especially when growing crops with
What’s your potato storage strategy?
15th November 2016
As industry figures indicate that demand for potatoes in the UK is on the rise, growers are being urged to maintain robust store management strategies, to preserve crop quality this autumn.
OSR set for lowest area for 13 years
15th November 2016
Results from the AHDB Early Bird Survey show that Great Britain is on course for another decline in the oilseed rape (OSR) area, to the lowest area in 13 years,
Pearl extends the UK parsnip season
15th November 2016
Elsoms Seeds, plant breeder, seed supplier and seed treatment specialist, has developed a new late maturing F1 hybrid parsnip variety, Pearl, that significantly extends the UK parsnip season. Pearl,
Light leaf spot disease risk high for most GB regions, says forecast
15th November 2016
The autumn light leaf spot (LLS) forecast shows that the risk of LLS development in GB winter oilseed rape (WOSR) is high for the third year running.
A comprehensive review of nutrient management
15th November 2016
AHDB has published findings of an extensive review of the Fertiliser Manual RB209, which will form the basis of a new edition of the guide to be released next May.
