Select the right seed dressing to keep cereals free from disease
As certified and home-saved seed deliveries ramp up, growers are urged to select a cereal…
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Trials highlight ticking time-bomb for seed disease resurgence
A seed disease resurgence trial by Bayer has recorded exceptional levels of bunt in untreated…
Oilseed rape still brings black gold
Very pleasing yield results have been achieved from all varieties of oilseed rape, both conventional…
OSR shows remarkable power of recovery
A poor start hid the true potential of oilseed rape conventional variety Aspire, which came…
Catch and cover crop choices play significant part in positive transition to Sustainable Farming Initiative
When any new technique is employed its initial benchmark for success is a measure of…
Crop trial shows benefits and challenges of growing ancient wheat varieties
Long-lost wheat varieties can offer a good alternative to modern wheat on low input farms,…
Improving oilseed establishment this autumn
Natalie Wood, Country Arable Agronomist at Yara, recently spoke on Yara’s Grow the Future podcast…
Resistance emerging to key light leaf spot fungicide
Results show control holding for now, but mixture is safest move The fungus responsible for light…
Flea beetle fight gets fresh funding injection
Researchers working to combat a devastating pest of oilseed rape have been supported by a…
Reactive herbicide applications advised as oilseed rape area is set to increase
With the oilseed rape area expected to increase this autumn, Corteva Agriscience is advising farmers…