When describing integrated pest management (IPM) techniques, recording when you do not take action, such as not applying a chemical, could be just as important as noting when you do.

With some growers beginning to get black-grass under control using cultural methods and new chemistry on the way, things are looking brighter for black-grass control.

A new independent trial carried out by the National Association of Agricultural Contractors (NAAC) has shown that larger seed sizes of typical UK varieties of winter wheat and spring barley resulted in higher emergence rates.

A different type of Leaf Open Farm Sunday (LOFS) event is emerging in 2021, with greater emphasis on activities such as farm walks, cereal safaris and self-guided trails.

The vining pea harvest is likely to be delayed by about seven days due to cold conditions earlier in the season and sofarit is difficult to predict yields

The UK’s first ever certified soil carbon credits scheme designed specifically for farmers has officially been launched.

Spray quality is key to achieving full protection of the ear and deposition should override output.

The logical home for SDHIs is the T1 and T2 timings but in this unusual season including an SDHI in T3 sprays could make sense.

Analyst SovEcon is upbeat in its predictions for Ukraine wheat in 2021/22. Its latest wheat production estimate is now at 28.6 million tonnes, which will be a new record if realised.

Redrilling of some sugar beet crops may be necessary where frost has damaged the crop.