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Late-drilled oilseed rape can still be successful

Oilseed rape can be still be drilled into September – leading to successful establishment and a decent crop, says plant breeder Limagrain UK.

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Opportunity to fix nitrogen at autumn drilling

Preparation for drilling wheat and barley crops this autumn could include decisions about nitrogen efficiency – not just crop emergence and establishment.

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Growers choose plough to ‘reset’ grassweeds

Grassweeds are again a big talking point for arable growers – with some fields under significant pressure before autumn drilling.

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MyField app makes agronomy easier

Better blight forecasts are now readily available for potato growers thanks to the new Syngenta MyField app.

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How genetic diversity can add value to cereal crops

More genetically diverse cereal varieties could help growers tap into a growing niche market – and make their businesses more resilient.

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Positive outlook for hybrid rye grown as energy crop

A winter hybrid rye is performing well for a Norfolk seeking higher gas yields to supply an anaerobic digestor.

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Peak performance from rape variety Pinnacle

Seed breeder Grainseed says small amounts of new conventional oilseed rape Pi Pinnacle are available for planting this autumn.

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‘Excellent’ winter barley yields impress grower

A Lincolnshire grower says winter barley will remain firmly in his rotation after successfully returning to the crop with two-row feed variety Bolton.

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How better genetics are improving oilseed rape

Genetic improvements are bringing better disease resistance to oilseed rape varities – helping to make the crop easier to grow.

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How scientists aim to ramp up domestic chickpea production

The potential for UK farmers to ramp up homegrown chickpea production is the subject of a new research project led by crop science organisation NIAB.

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