Wrestling with wild oats
2nd August 2019
In the final column in our series on integrated controls to manage the ‘big five’ grass weeds, Barrie Hunt turns his attention to wild oats.
Harvest Results continue to show above-average winter barley yields
2nd August 2019
Harvest Results from six AHDB Recommended Lists (RL) winter barley trials sites (Cambridgeshire, Hampshire, Glamorgan, Lincolnshire, North Yorkshire and the Scottish Borders) have been published.
Metaldehyde slug pellet ban overturned following legal challenge
31st July 2019
In an unprecedented move, the decision by the former Secretary of State for the Environment to ban metaldehyde slug pellet products has been declared unlawful.
Carrot growers review trials of linuron alternatives
31st July 2019
Following the withdrawal of herbicide linuron, growers attended an AHDB field trial to find alternative means to protect carrot crops against invasive weeds including fat-hen, fiddleneck, and knotgrass.
Start Sclerotinia control in carrots with Signum
31st July 2019
BASF and ADAS have created one of the most practical, effective and elegant ICM systems in the UK. It is focused on controlling Sclerotinia, a widespread and serious disease of carrots, affecting yield and quality.
Organic producers can now benefit from approved biostimulants
31st July 2019
Organic farmers can now make use of two unique biostimulants to improve crop health and productivity, following their approval by Organic Farmers & Growers.
Top tips for drilling a successful oilseed rape crop
30th July 2019
Farmers preparing to plant oilseed rape in August and September are being advised to follow a five-point plan to give themselves the best chance of establishing a good crop.
Welsh farm experience of drilling OSR in early October
30th July 2019
Mitigating establishment risks for winter oilseed rape will be at the forefront of growers’ minds as they plan next year’s rotations and varieties.
First Harvest Results show above-average winter barley yields
26th July 2019
Harvest Results from three AHDB Recommended Lists (RL) winter barley trials sites have been published. The average treated yield of control varieties (10.62 t/ha) is currently ahead of the five-year average (10.07 t/ha).
HSE removes livestock feeding ban on maleic hydrazide-treated crop waste
25th July 2019
A ban on feeding maleic hydrazide-treated potato waste to livestock has now been lifted, leaving growers free to use the active ingredient without fear of losing their end markets.
Sales up 30% as Scotts celebrates record year
23rd July 2019
Scotts Precision Manufacturing is reporting a record year, with sales of its Evolution separator and Trinity range of haulm toppers up by over 30%.
Clubroot is patchy, diverse and requires targeted treatment
23rd July 2019
A tailored plan is required to contain the spread of clubroot and sustain the production of important brassica crop species in the UK, according to a new AHDB report.
