Sclerotinia infection risk alerts return for 2019
With oilseed rape (OSR) about to enter the critical flowering period, AHDB has restarted its…
Browsing: Agronomy
New herbal ley mixture for improved soil health
A new herbal mixture is being launched to the market to meet the growing need…
Early Disease Control Strategies for Winter Wheat
Aside from a cold snap at the beginning of February which eased disease pressure in…
Students tackle spring cropping Cereals Challenge
Students from around the country are competing in the 2019 Cereals Challenge to see which…
Herbicide reboot may be needed if spraying with hard water
Farmers destroying weed-infested stubbles or old grassland prior to planting spring crops, including maize, may…
Spring agronomy advice to help OSR fulfil yield potential
A “little and often” approach to spring fertiliser applications and tailored use of growth regulators…
Scientists discover a new biochemical pathway that may aid development of more resilient crop varieties
Researchers from the Department of Plant Sciences, University of Oxford, have discovered a new biochemical…
Earthworm research spurs farmers to act
A study of England’s farmland has found key earthworm types are rare or absent in…
ProCam appoints new Managing Director for the UK
Leading agronomy firm ProCam has appointed Diane Heath as its UK Managing Director. Mrs Heath…
Rothamsted offering UK farmers a chance to test their own theories
Rothamsted Institute and AHDB offering up to £3000 for smart research ideas. All projects will…