Alarm bells over poor black-grass control
Poor levels of black-grass control in some of this year’s cereal crops mean growers must make a determined effort to identify affected fields this summer.
Seed treated rape ‘set to deliver good yields’
Eastern region oilseed rape looks well set to deliver good yields despite coming through prolonged winter conditions.
Weed control challenge for potato growers
Rapidly emerging weeds from warmer soils will pose a challenge for potato growers forced to delay planting due to poor conditions.
Breakthrough fungicide arrives for barley growers
A BREAKTHROUGH fungicide has arrived in time for barley growers looking for better disease control this season.
Partnership aims to boost crop profitability
A new initiative aims to help farmers boost profitability from combinable crops.
New mix to tackle yellow rust threat
A new tank mix aims claims to be a cost-effective way to target this year’s heightened yellow rust threat.
Renewed optimism for spring barley?
SPRING malting barley prices may have had a difficult time after last season’s bumper plantings coincided with a fall-off in beer consumption. But there is scope for optimism, suggest industry experts.
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.
