Consider nematode testing in rotational decisions
26th July 2016
A seven-fold increase in soil samples testing positive for root-knot nematodes in cereals indicates that the pest may be more prevalent in the crop than previously thought, according to a
PGRO pulse field day shows visitors the latest research
26th July 2016
Pulse growers, advisers and members of the trade attended the PGRO Pulse Field Day at Stubton, near Newark, at the end of June to see the latest pulse research and Recommended
Foot rot disease a growing concern for UK soil health
26th July 2016
Dr Lea Wiesel, PGRO Plant Pathologist, warns that foot rot diseases of peas can have major impacts on yields. Infected plants are yellow in colour, may be stunted, and plants
Target black-grass in OSR to safeguard subsequent wheats
7th July 2016
Growers must target a minimum of 97% black-grass control in autumn-sown oilseed rape crops simply to maintain the status quo. Anything less will result in increasing Black-grass populations, leaving subsequent
Protect early rapid growth for a blight free season
7th July 2016
This season’s late planted potato crops, which have been slow to get going in cool soils, are expected to compensate with rapid growth as soon as conditions warm up. The
Addressing the increasing challenges of OSR desiccation
7th July 2016
With the climate as unpredictable as it’s proving to be, correct glyphosate use will be vital for the most reliable and effective oilseed rape desiccation this season, stresses Roundup technical
Limited supply of seed treatment warning
7th July 2016
With Galmano (fluquinconazole) only available until June 2017, growers should be aware that stockists’ supply for the winter wheat seed treatment will be limited over the coming months. “Those winter
