Tramline trials used to test winter wheat nitrogen accuracy
An innovative set of trials has helped farmers test the accuracy of nitrogen (N) management…
Browsing: Agronomy
Soil microbes are fighting to survive climate change
The recent heatwave could be having a more negative effect on soil than previously thought,…
Less is more for autumn cultivations
Growers need “phenomenal patience” and a willingness to change soil management to avoid stoking black-grass…
Impact of summer heatwave will be felt by livestock and growers for ‘months to come’, warns RAU agronomist
Dr Nicola Cannon, Principal Lecturer in Agronomy at the Royal Agricultural University (RAU) explains why…
‘Don’t over-spend on crop establishment this season’ leading farmer advises
Higher grain prices will not compensate for 10% to 20% lower yields on many farms…
Changes to sulphur guidance recommended
Sulphur (S) experiments conducted on winter oilseed rape (WOSR) have revealed that current recommendations only…
Agronomic intelligence for better wheat choice
Disease and grassweed management should be key drivers of wheat variety choice for many growers…
State-of-the-art scans reveal real-time root ramifications
The team behind AHDB’s rhizoctonia research has published footage of the real-time damage this soil-borne…
The Big Soil Community is now live and looking for samples
With the launch of the Big Soil Community, Fera is taking a novel approach to…
First major cross-sector review of weed management
AHDB and BBRO have issued a joint call for a review of weed management in…