Author Posts: Farmers Guide

Those with large acreages of OSR to spray who have not yet managed to find a suitable post-em slot in rape are reminded that they have up until the 31st January to do so.

With spring fast approaching, what are the best options for spring sowing – will spring 2017 be comparable with that of 2016? The open autumn has meant that many growers

A new online tool to help farmers and operators check their spraying practices has been launched by The Voluntary Initiative (VI). The new tool was developed by the Crop Protection

Farmers must be bold and take a “zero tolerance” approach to spring-emerging black-grass and populations that survived autumn control, urges Hutchinsons agronomist and Norfolk farmer Alex Wilcox. Although autumn control

Suzuki GB PLC is heading back to Peterborough for the 2017 LAMMA show, which runs from Wednesday 18th to Thursday 19th January 2017. Suzuki will be showcasing its full range of utility

Growers can access the scientific theory behind cover crops, thanks to the results of a comprehensive review funded by AHDB Cereals & Oilseeds. The nine-month review, by ADAS and NIAB

A nationwide potato growers’ survey is set to evaluate the wider implications of all key soil pest issues, and assess whether growers are winning the battle against losses, or identify

Mitas, part of Trelleborg Group, announces a five percent price increase on agricultural tires in Europe, starting from February 1st, 2017.   The price rise, which includes Mitas and Cultor

Upping the pace and scale of knowledge exchange, improved supply chain understanding and a better grasp of international competitors’ costs are some of the key priorities in AHDB Cereals &

Speaking at a recent ‘Potato Thought Leadership’ event sponsored by Adama in the UK, Dr Huub Schepers, plant pathologist at Wageningen University and Research Centre in the Netherlands, warned potato

Leading the trend in producing varieties offering not only higher yields but also improved on-farm agronomics, Limagrain UK believes the recommendation of its two wheats, a spring barley and 2

As field drains start to run after recent rain, oilseed rape growers and spraying contractors are being encouraged to use decision support tools that help ensure effective weed control while