Picking out the top varieties for autumn sowing
3rd June 2019
A series of regional open days by leading agronomy firm Hutchinsons during June and July provides the ideal opportunity to see first-hand which varieties suit the climate, soil type, pest and disease pressure in your area.
Is ferric phosphate a force to be reckoned with?
31st May 2019
With the phase out of metaldehyde-based pellets for the control of slugs, many growers and agronomists are now actively looking to switch to ferric phosphate products this autumn.
Seed treatment re-think required
31st May 2019
As a result of neonicotinoid bans, growers may have to re-think their cereal agronomy strategies and use of seed treatments to ensure the best possible establishment and vigour this autumn, reports Heather Briggs.
Breeders deliver low bolters in new beet list
31st May 2019
Seven new varieties have been added to the BBRO/BSPB 2020 Sugar Beet Recommended List; Advena KWS and Smart Janninka KWS from KWS UK, BTS 4100 from Limagrain UK and Vixen, Conger, Puffin and Lightning from SESVanderHave UK.
Grassweed Action : Battling against bromes
31st May 2019
Bromes are the next national grass weed threat to come under Barrie Hunt’s integrated management spotlight in the fourth in our series of articles.
Oilseed rape gross margins remain head and shoulders above other break crops
24th May 2019
New analysis of the predicted gross margins for winter break crops shows oilseed rape remains the most profitable.
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23rd May 2019
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Don’t neglect fungicide programmes and timings
21st May 2019
Even in times of low disease pressure late season fungicide programmes need to be well planned and timely is the advice from Hutchinsons technical director David Ellerton.
Prestigious award for young agronomist
20th May 2019
Richard Harris, a 26-year-old agronomist from Bartholomews, has been awarded the prestigious BASIS Barrie Orme Shield for excelling in the Certificate in Crop Protection.
New OSR options for growers this season
15th May 2019
Growers are being advised to consider the new additions to the 2019/20 AHDB Cereals and Oilseeds Recommended List.
Verticillium wilt disease ratings ‘one step closer’, says AHDB
15th May 2019
Consistent and reproducible differences in verticillium wilt infection levels occur between oilseed rape varieties, according to new AHDB-funded research.
Break bruchid egg laying cycle
15th May 2019
Bean growers have a better chance to control bruchid beetle this season, but may need to start control programmes earlier and protect crops for longer if there’s another long hot summer.
