Two new herbicides to combat broad-leaved weeds in arable crops have been launched by manufacturer Life Scientific.

Growers are optimising crop performance thanks to trials which assessed the nitrogen use efficiency of new new cereal varieties.

Ron Granger of Limagrain outlines six ways to get the best from spring barley this season.

An effective weed control programme is likely to pay dividends on sugar beet this spring – with the crop worth significantly more money this year.

Wheat growers are being urged to assess disease risk and protect crops to avoid compromising yield potential or stoking problems later in the season.

Two world record crops and the Innovator of the Year Award were celebrated at this year’s Yield Enhancement Network (YEN) conference, held at Peterborough.

A mixed bag of winter wheat drilling dates this season could add extra pressure to regional disease risks, say agronomists.

Last summer’s agricultural drought has lessons for us all, says Melvyn Kay.