Weed & Pest Management News

Pesticide resistance continues to challenge arable production, with diminishing efficacy against key pest species. 

Harper Adams slug expert Keith Walters warns growers not to forget about slugs in the wake of a dry year so far.

Think about how conditions influence weeds to maximise control before sowing the next crop, suggests Bayer agronomist Jamie Oakley.

Stop serious weed infestations to get the best return from winter wheat. Black-grass, Italian ryegrass, brome, and many other weeds rob yield by using light, water and nutrition destined for the crop.

A Cotswolds farm manager has explained how data collected from a growing network of digital yellow water traps is helping inform oilseed rape management. 

Growers have been reminded about the importance of fusarium control at T3 to combat fusarium ear blight, a complex disease that can account for potential yield losses of up to 25% in winter wheat crops.

UK crop protection company Adama announced that its novel fungicide active ingredient, Gilboa, has been classified as having a unique mode of action for cereal crops by the Fungicide Resistance Action Committee (FRAC).  

Trials conducted by Richard Austin Agriculture have identified a natural alternative to fungicides to prevent cavity spot in carrots.  

Farming bosses worry about how the UK Pesticides National Action Plan (NAP) is going to be supported and delivered, especially without the SFI options.  

Agri-biotech company specialising in the next generation of green insecticides, Solasta Bio, has passed a major inflection point with two significant developments that accelerate its path to regulatory approval and commercialisation.

Crop protection company Adama said that this season farmers can make disease control easier with its broad-spectrum fungicide, Maxentis.  

Growers can enjoy yield increases and efficacy improvements on crops whilst reducing fungicide inputs, with interventions of natural biostimulant products from AminoA, the company says.