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Gas cannon is ‘most reliable’ bird scarer

An Essex farm manager says he is saving valuable time and money by switching back to a simple gas cannon to keep birds off crops.

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Varied drilling dates could increase disease risks

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

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Why we must learn to live with drought

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

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Soil biostimulant trials get under way on Suffolk farm

Two crop trials aim to determine whether soil biostimulants are suitable for an arable strip seeding system in Suffolk.

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10-point plan to maintain arable margins

Cutting costs as commodity prices ease could help protect net farm income

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New varieties deliver bigger crop yields

Fewer but better options for growers

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Extensive trials show Spring Oats needn’t be styled a Cinderella crop

Variety Lion yielded well and had the lowest hulling losses in 2022 Spring Oat trial confirms agronomist Brin Hughes

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Latest KWS spring barley meets multiple demands

The latest recommended spring barley from KWS meets meets the demands of growers, the supply chain and the environment, says the breeder.

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Top spots for Limagrain cereals and oilseeds

Plant breeder Limagrain sees its wheat, winter barley and oilseed rape varieties take leading positions across the 2023/24 AHDB Recommended List.

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Discover could improve drought resilient wheat

Semi-dwarf wheat varieties with improved drought resilience may soon be grown in fields across the world – thanks to Norfolk scientists.

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