Potatoes are at increased risk of blight due to rain and high humidity

Growers are urged to consider a split dose post-emergence herbicide approach in maize crops this year to ensure early germinating weeds do not impact final yields

With the late sowing of most spring bean crops, ensuring plants remain clean and healthy for as long as possible will be crucial to fully benefit from the good establishment this season

Growers are often familiar with orange blossom midge however, they are urged to pay more attention to its yellow cousin, the lemon blossom midge as it moves further north of England.

Syngenta has obtained exclusive rights to a novel biological seed treatment said to improve nutrient use efficiency, increase crop yield and promote plant health

With aphid activity increasing and many sugar beet crops behind because of delayed drilling, the British Beet Research Organisation (BBRO) is advising growers to monitor crops and review aphicide options.

BASIS has launched a new training certificate in greenhouse gases, carbon and climate change mitigation.

Farmers with tricky grass-weeds to control are invited to take part in a new farmer-led project as part of the second year of trials on harvest weed seed control (HWSC).

Organic Farmers & Growers’ annual National Organic Conference will bring food and farming communities together to explore mixed, whole organic farming systems and organic food supply chains.

As the catchy weather continues, T2 fungicide choices become ever more important. Farmers Guardian gets some impartial technical advice from the Association of Independent Crop Consultants (AICC) members around Great Britain.