Grain storage treatments seek to replace Actellic

Suppliers are queuing up to offer alternative grain storage treatments after Syngenta’s decided to withdraw its recommendation covering Actellic 50EC (pirimiphos-methyl) with effect from 31 January.

Cold winter ‘only delays yellow rust’

Cereal growers are being urged not to underestimate the threat which yellow rust will pose during 2010 – despite the coldest winter for 30 years.

Dual-purpose boon for barley

Barley growers should carefully consider varieties for next spring in the light of new developments, a leading maltster has warned.