Arable News

Join Limagrain UK on the 5th May to explore the latest on-farm issues facing OSR growers.

Martin Cobbald from pest control experts Dealey Environmental, shares his thoughts on hot spots in his monthly video for Farmers Guide.

New partnership aims to provide farmers with new high-potential wheat varieties, enhancing sustainable agricultural practices.

BKT is taking innovative VF technology to the next level, creating a formidable ally against soil compaction.

As part of its plans to expand coverage across the country, AgVantage UK Ltd has agreed a new partnership with RWL Services Ltd, enhancing support for the Dewulf brand across the UK.

Running through a simple application checklist ahead of key T1 and T2 disease control programmes can deliver sizeable improvements in product performance and yield.

Spraying out badly infested areas of the crop is now a common tactic for controlling problem weeds such as black-grass and rye-grass in late spring. But sacrificing total yield for weed control means it is essential to do the job effectively.

Measuring pest populations should be carried out before any decisions are made on applying insecticides, the Processors and Growers Research Organisation (PGRO) has advised growers.

Bokashi, a fermented alternative to compost, could help farmers improve soil organic matter and carbon retention.  

Agronomist reports last season on the difficulties of controlling yellow rust was put down to a combination of late drilling, winter weather and changes to the pathogen. But research suggests that fungicide choice might have been a factor.

Agricultural pest control company, Lodi UK, will host their first ever webinar to advise growers, agronomists, and pest controllers on the latest best practice on effective grain store pest protection.

AHDB Potatoes recently hosted a free webinar on best practice for the current available sprout suppressants. Rachel Hicks reports.