Universities collaborate on project using light to monitor crops for pests and disease
Experts at two Midlands universities are starting a new project to develop a photonic ‘nose’…
Browsing: Agronomy
Pre-emergence broadleaf weed control in oilseed rape could aid grassweed control
Farmers planning to get back into oilseed rape growing this autumn on the back of…
Mind the gap – use a pre-emergence herbicide to allow OSR to steal a march on weeds
Dr Bill Lankford, herbicide technical specialist at ADAMA advises that with rapeseed prices remaining high,…
Wait for moisture to drill OSR
As harvest progresses almost a week earlier than normal and land is cleared, many growers…
How to grow a successful cover or catch crop
For many the option of establishing catch and cover crops is front of mind with…
Analyse grain direct from the field to determine next year’s fertiliser strategy
As combines start to roll around the country, technical experts from Frontier Agriculture and its…
Increased area predicted for low-risk winter wheat with inherently high protein
Winter wheat varieties with inherently higher protein are seeing growing interest from farmers and agronomists…
Establishment is essential for success
The current price of oilseed rape close at over £650/tonne makes this crop a potentially…
Winner announced for new on-farm sustainability award
Colin Chappell from Gander Farm in North Lincolnshire is the winner of this new award,…
New report sets out importance of soil in food production
Investing in the health of the nation’s soil is a key cornerstone to help the…