Rothamsted team find modern wheat has a diminished beneficial root microbiome
Modern wheat varieties grown with inorganic fertiliser show markedly fewer beneficial root bacteria compared to…
Browsing: Agronomy
Why are wheat yields so variable this season?
As harvest is well underway there are several lessons starting to emerge to explain the…
Nozzle choice key to rapid potato haulm destruction
Recent work by Certis Belchim has underlined the importance of nozzle choice in getting the…
Insect decline of 37% over 50 years shows support for farmers is crucial to biodiversity recovery
Starting in 1970, the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust’s (GWCT) ongoing Sussex Study is the…
Researchers seek farmers’ views on regenerative agriculture
Farmers from across the UK are being asked for their thoughts on regenerative agriculture –…
Things to consider before you invest in crop nutrition products
Growers should invest in crop nutrition products based on nutrient requirements rather than pricingGrain and…
Salvage soil health post harvest
Record-breaking rainfall has washed away nitrogen, phosphorus and other essential nutrients, leaving soil health in…
Autumn cereal options
Looking ahead to autumn 2024, there are several new wheat and barley varieties worthy of…
Consider resistance testing to help wild oat control
Growers concerned about herbicide-resistant wild oat populations are being urged to consider getting seed samples…
Health check of over-yeared wheat seed advised
Over-yeared winter wheat seed comes with a health warning and growers should check its condition…
