A perfect storm of late-drilled fields, susceptible varieties and the mild winter means yellow rust is now lurking in many winter wheat crops. With its potential to reduce yields by as much as 50%, it is important to tackle yellow rust early – before it has the chance to... Read more
Agrovista Seeds has appointed an eastern region seed sales manager to meet increasing demand from growers looking for technical expertise and advice. James Barlow grew up on an arable farm in Nottinghamshire. After studying for a degree in agriculture at Lincoln University, he spent more than eight years with... Read more
A mild and wet first three months of the year threaten to result in a perfect storm for barley yellow dwarf virus (BYDV) infections this spring. Winter temperatures were rarely low enough to reduce populations of virus-carrying aphids – which have started to migrate just as crops are at... Read more
How ‘powerful pods’ protect rape yields
Arable 02/05/2024
New oilseed rape genetics developed by plant breeder DSV are building on traditional pod shatter characteristics to increase harvest security in light of increasingly variable growing conditions caused by unpredictable weather. The company’s latest RL addition DSV Dolphin is the first new generation hybrid variety specifically developed to combine... Read more
Act early to combat weeds this spring
Arable 02/05/2024
Wild oats should be tackled early this spring following limited opportunities to create stale seedbeds or apply autumn herbicides. With waterlogged fields preventing many farmers from using cultural controls to tackle the weed, some growers can expect to face the challenge of controlling autumn and spring germinating wild oats... Read more
Green light for new cereal fungicide
Arable 02/05/2024
An eagerly awaited fungicide that promises big yield gains in wheat and barley has received authorisation for UK farms. Miravis Plus contains the SDHI pydiflumetofen – also known as Adepidyn technology. It is approved for use on a range of broadacre arable crops – including winter wheat, spring wheat... Read more
Strong milling wheat and protein premiums make it an easy decision to push crops for grain quality this season – but growers should be aware of low nitrogen levels. Washout winter and spring weather means some crops face a double challenge to achieve protein specifications. Soil nitrogen is depleted... Read more
Fodder beet could offer livestock farmers a cost-effective energy source this year – but growing it will require careful management following an especially wet winter. “Fodder beet is a crop that requires investment and attention to detail,” says Ryhs Owen, of agronomy specialists ProCam. “However, done right, it can... Read more
Sugar beet growers should target a yield of at least 80t/ha to ensure the crop pulls its weight during the 2024/25 season, say experts. Prospects for sugar beet this season and recommendations for herbicide programmes were discussed by agronomists and other arable advisors during a webinar hosted by crop... Read more
Potato growers can manage the increasing incidence of blight resistance with effective fungicide mixing strategies, say experts. Speaking at the Potato Science Live events this spring, Syngenta technical manager Andy Cunningham said a mandipropamid mixing strategy was helping growers in Denmark to control resistant blight. Incidents of blight strain... Read more
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