‘Simple but incredibly effective’ new bird scaring device launched
22nd April 2024
Manufacturer Techneat Engineering has recently showcased its latest product, Rotorscare.
Major new cereal fungicide granted GB authorisation
16th April 2024
An eagerly awaited fungicide product that has delivered substantial yield gains in wheat and barley trials has received authorisation for use in Great Britain, confirms its manufacturer, Syngenta.
New cereal fungicides to be launched in the UK
15th April 2024
Agrochemical manufacturer Sumitomo Chemical Agro Europe, known for its biorational agricultural products and solutions, aims to strengthen its market presence in both Europe and the UK with a significant pipeline of new products.
Licensing changes make it easier for farmers to grow hemp
10th April 2024
Defra has just announced changes that make it easier for farmers to grow hemp, maximising its economic and environmental potential. However, strict laws on cannabis remain in place.
Six new varieties added to the 2025 sugar beet list
9th April 2024
The British Beet Research Organisation (BBRO) has announced new and withdrawn varieties on the sugar beet list, bringing it to a total of 22 varieties for 2025.
Growers urged that yellow rust ‘lurking’ in wheat needs cost-effective early control
8th April 2024
A perfect storm of late-drilled fields, susceptible varieties and a mild winter mean that yellow rust is now lurking in many winter wheat crops, said a Syngenta cereal disease expert.
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The benefits of Calciprill – Insights from the UK
5th April 2024
Delve deeper into the benefits of Omya Calciprill, a granulated soil conditioner made from high quality natural calcium carbonate.
APR 2024
How do we measure ‘environmentally good’, and how will this impact on productive land?
4th April 2024
Farming and food production is full of uncertainty at the moment – driven by the extreme wet weather, funding for environmental schemes taking priority over growing crops, and lack of data for decision-making.
APR 2024
Farming’s balancing act
4th April 2024
Are schemes such as SFI and Countryside Stewardship making it possible – and profitable – to produce food and care for the natural environment? Sarah Juggins investigates.
Growers urged not to underestimate the importance of zinc this spring
3rd April 2024
Tissue analysis samples from 2023 have shown that 75% of cereal crops had below optimum levels of zinc, meaning a foliar application of the nutrient would have been beneficial, according to the latest findings from FMC.
How could SFI impact your pulse crops?
1st April 2024
Farmers entering Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) agreements are being advised to ensure that they fully understand the potential impact their decisions will have on future pulse crop rotations.
APR 2024
Sugar beet experts give their advice for this spring
29th March 2024
Experts from Ceres Rural, British Sugar and De Sangosse discussed the prospects for sugar beet this season and recommendations for herbicide programmes in a webinar hosted by UPL.