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‘Huge rise’ in blackgrass levels reported on UK farms

An increase in blackgrass on many farms this season has renewed interest in reducing the weed to manageable levels.

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Warning after Colorado potato larvae found

Kent case first in UK for almost 50 years

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How self-propelled sprayer switch made life easier on Norfolk farm

A Norfolk farmer says his recently purchasedFendt Rogator sprayer has rapidly become his most important machine.

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Mark Jelley is Sprayer Operator of the Year 2023

Mark Jelley of Brixworth Farming in Northamptonshire has been crowned Syngenta Farm Sprayer Operator of the Year.

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Strong support for ‘exciting’ new winter wheat Bamford

Variety promises high yields and good agronomics

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Clarity for farm saved seed declarations

Payment rates have been agreed for farm-saved seed and the latest list of eligible varieties.

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Winning ways for KWS Extase and Crusoe winter wheats

NIAB has awarded its 2023 Cereals Cup to winter wheat variety KWS Extase – with the NIAB Variety Cup going to Limagrain’s winter wheat Crusoe.

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‘More to hybrid rye than meets the eye’

Hybrid rye has significant agronomic advantages over other crops – with a potential UK market that could double in the coming years, say seed suppliers.

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Defra ruling fuels demand for ‘cleaner’ fertiliser

Farmers are being encouraged to take steps to reduce ammonia pollution from urea fertiliser after Defra clarified its position on the issue.

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Robust T2 can ease pressure on T3 top-up in Septoria season

Growers are being encouraged to plan their T3 sprays carefully with wheat under relatively high pressure from Septoria this spring.

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