Local farmers lead way in precision farming

DOZENS more farmers in Cambridgeshire could soon be using state-of-the-art technology to help boost profits, reduce carbon emissions and grow crops more efficiently.

Aphids increase as predators lag behind

RECENT trap results suggest aphid numbers are building and could pose a serious risk to autumn sowings – despite the relatively cold winter which meant few were seen in arable crops during early summer.

Spray promises ‘significant lift’ in wheat yields

A NEW winter wheat fungicide is set to provide growers with a significant lift in yield potential, claims its manufacturer.

Rape under threat again as virus returns

INITIAL results from a survey of oilseed crops indicate autumn drillings are again at high risk of turnip yellows virus.

Fandango returns to fight rhynchosporium

Bayer CropScience has confirmed that Fandango (prothioconazole + fluoxastrobin) will be available from 1 May.