Black-grass on the move
14th November 2017
New field trials using rice grains to mimic black-grass seeds have clearly demonstrated the implications of different cultivation techniques for integrated management of weed populations.
Claas wins one gold and four silver medals
21st September 2017
Ahead of this year’s Agritechnica show, the DLG has awarded machinery manufacturer Claas one Gold and four Silver medals, says the company.
Enhanced metaldehyde stewardship launched for 2017
6th June 2017
The Metaldehyde Stewardship Group has launched an enhanced campaign for 2017 to ensure maximum protection of the environment, and in particular birds, small mammals, and water.
Switch to ‘new generation’ fertilisers to reduce costs
23rd May 2017
Livestock producers could get significantly more out of their grassland and save money by moving to ‘new generation’ fertilisers with lower P and K levels and which also add vital
Grain pest treatment MRL reduced
21st February 2017
The commonly used insecticide deltamethrin has been undergoing a new review process that sees its Maximum Residue Level (MRL) reduced in some crops. The legislation change was announced on 13th
Light leaf spot disease risk high for most GB regions, says forecast
15th November 2016
The autumn light leaf spot (LLS) forecast shows that the risk of LLS development in GB winter oilseed rape (WOSR) is high for the third year running.
New green harvesting range enters the market
17th October 2016
The appeal of Fendt as a manufacturer of high quality farm machinery has spread rapidly throughout the UK and Ireland.
It’s critical to take care using metaldehyde-based slug pellets
20th September 2016
Wet weather this summer in many parts of the UK has led to large slug populations and means growers need to be extra vigilant in monitoring crops for damage from
Switch to KWS Lili raises appeal of UK wheat abroad
22nd August 2016
As analysts in France revise down their expectations for the country’s milling wheat harvest, UK traders are eyeing export opportunities to North Africa. The extent of the UK’s ability to
Pesti-wise initiative shows early success
22nd August 2016
A voluntary scheme between a water company and farmers targeted at specific river catchment areas, has significantly reduced the levels of metaldehyde and other pesticides in river waters. Pesti-wise is
Giant black-grass requires lock stock approach
29th July 2016
Bigger black-grass heads and increased tiller numbers have been the topic of conversation for growers this year. If not managed effectively, this could pose a heightened risk for growers this
