Data farming provides new insights on soil fertility

Scientists from the British Geological Survey and NRM Laboratories are using soil data to assess soil fertility.

Grassland kit from Krone impresses at SIMA show

Krone UK was well represented at this year’s SIMA show in Paris, with a new engine in the BiG X 700/770 models and the new range of RX forage wagon and Swadro rakes.

Cutting edge research helps maximise grass efficiency

Grassland & Muck 2017 has teamed up with Yara once again to help farmers maximise grass efficiencies with cutting edge research and technology.

Dutch research shows simple, new hope for potato virus control

The UK seed potato sector loses an estimated £18m from potato viruses annually, a cost that could be dramatically reduced by one small change to spray programmes, according to research and commercial trials conducted in the Netherlands.

New Amistar approval adds extra alternaria protection

A new approval for Amistar is set to better protect potato crops from blight-causing alternaria that can decimate green leaf area in the summer months.

Benchmarking system aims to make potatoes more competitive

Potato growers will be among those farmers to benefit from a new whole-farm benchmarking programme from the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board.

Care needed to capitalise on spring barley yield potential

Spring barley yield potential has increased significantly in the last ten years with breeders pushing for higher yields. But a good start for the crop remains as important as ever to maximise yields and quality.

Farmer-led, networking success at Colchester monitor farm

The AHDB’s Monitor Farm programme at Colchester has drawn to a close having been a great farmer-led success, according to the attendees of the meetings.