New code approved to minimise risk of elevated erucic acid levels in certified seed
The Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) and the British Society of Plant Breeders (BSPB), representing the…
Browsing: Agronomy
Look beyond the can to maximise wild oat control
Growers should adopt an integrated approach to wild oat control this spring, with chemical and…
New genomic tool searches wheat’s wild past to improve crops of the future
A new genetic directory has been launched that will enable researchers and breeders to scan…
A quarter of UK septoria isolates carry SDHI mutations
The frequency of septoria tritici isolates with mutations that confer reduced sensitivity to SDHIs continues…
Pembrokeshire Monitor Farm highlights importance of benchmarking
Pembrokeshire farmer Tom Rees will bring the benefits of farmer-to-farmer learning and benchmarking closer to…
New Blight Strain Requires Fresh Approach to Control
Blight control strategies will have to change this season if potato growers are to combat…
Assist Rothamsted research into wheat fields
How many cereal farmers does it take to increase wheat yields across the UK? Only…
Pollen beetle March migration and pest position
Winter may appear to be reluctant to finish its shift but, through the numerous icy…
New era for barley disease control as fungicide launch is extended
A major new weapon in the fight against yield-robbing cereal disease, which was launched mainly…
Red 24 now established in the UK wheat yellow rust population
The Red 24 group of isolates is now established in the UK wheat yellow rust…