Agronomy

The fungus responsible for light leaf spot, the UK’s most important oilseed rape disease, is becoming increasingly resistant to azole fungicides but not QoI (strobilurin) or SDHI fungicides, according to Rothamsted.

If tempted to drill winter cereals early on the back of two difficult autumns it pays to be aware of yield, weed and disease implications.

There is good evidence that a trap crop of volunteer oilseed rape can reduce cabbage stem flea beetle (CSFB) damage by luring the pest away from the crop.

The recent clarification of the interpretation of Rule 1 of the Farming Rules for Water by the EA could increase ammonia emissions to air, phosphorus losses to water and soil compaction a study by ADAS has found.

The recent clarification of the interpretation of Rule 1 of the Farming Rules for Water by the EA could increase ammonia emissions to air, phosphorus losses to water and soil compaction a study by ADAS has found.

Catchy weather has interfered with harvest progress with the danger that when the weather improves, there will be many crops ready to harvest at the same time.

After an easier year for oilseed rape, the crop is expected to claw back some of its reputation this harvest, and area is predicted to rise again for the 2021/22 season.

Getting oilseed rape crops in early can ensure it is better placed to resist cabbage stem flea beetle attack. Farmers Guardian summarises the latest advice from a new guide.

With slug pellet applications imminent, the agricultural industry is being reminded that metaldehyde stewardship guidelines apply this autumn.

The fifth Groundswell event was the biggest yet, welcoming farmers to cultivate new ideas and dig the dirt on regenerative farming techniques. Alice Dyer and Chloe Palmer went along.