With limited dry weather windows, drilling progress is varied across the UK
Last season brought devastating BYDV impacts for one Exeter-based farming family, prompting them to look seriously into trial work around viable genetic defence options.
With high yellow rust burdens occurring early in some crops this season, growers are being advised to treat for active yellow rust, paying close attention to susceptible varieties
As we move towards lower inputs and the possibility of fewer fungicides being available, a research institute in Scotland is investigating the effects of historic barley resistance genes
Progress continues across the country despite continued rainfall
Grazing arable crops can remove old, diseased leaves to take forward a crop with limited disease burdens, provided the conditions are suitable
Morley Farms has a rich research history and a passion for developing practical results for farmers
Problems are mounting for growers as fieldwork is hit by further delays, the rising threat of disease and decreased yields
After an exceptionally wet autumn and winter, spring drilling seems to be making a steady start with growers on lighter land making use of the irregular dry weather windows
With an ability to grow on various soil types, sunflowers are quickly gaining traction – thanks to increasing marketability – as an attractive low-input alternative to cereal crops