Agronomy

It would appear at the time of writing that British Summertime has called time early, with the past couple of weeks having much more of an autumn vibe.

It would appear at the time of writing that British Summertime has called time early, with the past couple of weeks having much more of an autumn vibe.

Bayer has joined the cross-industry group developing the easyconnect closed transfer system (CTS) in line with CropLife Europe’s commitment to make CTS universally available to European farmers and operators by 2030.

It has been a bumper year for wild oats and an integrated approach to control is needed to get on top of the weed for next season.

Farmers in the Midlands have until September 15 to apply for the final Farm to Tap scheme, focused on protecting water from metaldehyde.

Researchers working to combat cabbage stem flea beetle have been supported by a fresh injection of funds.

Tortoise beetles have been found in a sugar beet crop in Wissington, Norfolk.

IN Gloucestershire wheat yields have made a welcome comeback after last year’s challenges for Bibury grower Ed Horton, with some fields yielding around double what they did at harvest 2020.

Cover crops have had a rocky start in their introduction to some arable systems, particularly where the benchmark for success is a measure of financial return.

Unless a new agreement can be negotiated between the EU and the UK, the trade in seed potatoes either way across the English Channel can be considered to have ceased.