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These are BTS1915 from Limagrain UK Ltd, Evalotta KWS, Catriona KWS, Eldorana KWS, Sancha KWS and Smart Rivetta KWS from KWS UK Ltd and Lacewing from SESVanderHave UK Ltd.

We would like to reassure the farming community and readers that Farmers Guide will continue to operate as normal during the outbreak of Covid-19.

Imagine a fleet of tractors that can gather real-time data to help farmers increase productivity and streamline efficiency. That is now achievable thanks to a new and unique partnership between CNH Industrial and Cubic Telecom – the world’s leader in connected vehicle software.

Sesvanderhave is pleased to announce the addition of its variety Lacewing, which offers tolerance to the increasing Beet Cyst Nematode menace, to the British Beet Research Organisation/ British Society of Plant Breeders Recommended List for 2020/21. 

Yielding a massive 5% more than any other variety on the 2021 BBRO Recommended List, BTS 1915 leads the pack,  with an adjusted tonne yield of 108.1% and a high sugar content of 17.7%.

Environment secretary George Eustice has confirmed the government intends to relax the three-crop rule this year, as severe flooding means many farmers would struggle to comply.

The Livestock Auctioneers’ Association (LAA) has issued new guidance to minimise risks to farmers, as it confirms auction marts remain open for business following the latest Covid-19 advice.

The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society, after taking careful account of the latest Government and Public Health guidance, have today (19th March) announced the cancellation of events scheduled during May and June.

PGRO and ADAS announce that entry is now open for both Pea YEN 2020 and Bean YEN 2020, and are inviting growers to join and take the next step towards achieving their yield potential.

This year sees a double whammy of hurdles for wheat growers – the loss of previously relied-upon ag-chem, combined with delayed drilling due to the weather means that strategies need to change this year.

Optimum fungicide performance can be achieved at lower water volumes, providing you make the right choices when it comes to nozzle type and sprayer set up.

With a significant loss of key actives in 2019, Farmers Guide took a look at the results of a new powerful triazole which could boost your spring spraying armoury.