Opportunity to dispose of pesticides for free
1st March 2019
This March, farmers across the Midlands can anonymously dispose of unwanted pesticides and farm chemicals via Severn Trent’s Pesticide Amnesty scheme.
Herbicide reboot may be needed if spraying with hard water
27th February 2019
Farmers destroying weed-infested stubbles or old grassland prior to planting spring crops, including maize, may need to boost the performance of glyphosate…
Students tackle spring cropping Cereals Challenge
27th February 2019
Students from around the country are competing in the 2019 Cereals Challenge to see which team can grow the best “virtual” crop of spring barley to manage problematic black-grass.
Volunteer crops main cause of elevated erucic acid levels in OSR
27th February 2019
Elevated levels of erucic acid in double-low oilseed rape (OSR) crops are most likely to be the result of crop contamination by high- or elevated-erucic acid volunteer crops.
New EAMU for Avadex Factor in spring linseed
27th February 2019
The granule formulation of tri-allate Avadex Excel 15G has an EAMU for winter or spring linseed.
New online granule nematicide training module launched
27th February 2019
With potato planting just around the corner for many, the launch of the second granule nematicide training course module is set to help operators and growers refresh their knowledge on best practice use of nematicides.
Oilseed rape & winter wheat BASF overview
27th February 2019
Oilseed Rape Overview Current spring-like weather means decisions have to be made regarding oilseed rape agronomy. An overview of crops across the UK by BASF Agronomy Managers reveals there are
New, improved rhizoctonia seed treatment now widely available
27th February 2019
Emesto Prime DS, the improved tuber treatment containing penflufen for control of Rhizoctonia solani and black scurf, is now widely available for use in 2019 plantings.
Gemini Agriculture Award
15th February 2019
Fledgling Agrochemical business hopes to inspire and reward the next generation of Agriculture professionals
Diversity of actives essential for maintaining barley disease control
15th February 2019
As the effective control of barley diseases becomes increasingly difficult to achieve due to changes in their sensitivity to widely used fungicides, growers must use a diversity of modes of action to combat key diseases.
New label recommendation for use of Avadex Excel 15G in spring wheat
15th February 2019
Many arable farmers face a continuing battle to control black-grass on their farm.
Winter nitrate leaching losses below average, says AHDB
15th February 2019
Rainfall levels have been below average so far this winter and this has implications for nutrient management, according to AHDB Cereals & Oilseeds.
