Arable Farming

Cereals saw the launch of an industry-led, multi-stakeholder group aiming to define the principles for farm data governance in British agriculture.

A rapid detection test for light leaf spot in oilseed rape is the latest addition to Microgenetic’s SwiftDetect disease test portfolio.

As maincrop potatoes race through growth stages, the second article in our series following agronomists in the East and West, considers how to protect crops from blight and maximise yield potential.

Farmers are being reminded not to fall foul of new rules requiring the users of agrochemicals to register their details on a new Government database by June 22.

Chris joined Agrovista’s technical team in autumn 2019, providing field trials expertise, as well as technical insight into cereal crop management and agronomic customer support.

There are several ways to produce an effective seedbed. Mike Abram explores the pros and cons of how to set the foundation for establishment, weed control and weather resilience.

Since 2012, digitising the grain passport has formed the basis of industry-wide discussions, studies and become the subject of a pilot project.

Latest results from Bayer’s rapid qPCR CropCheck testing, focusing on winter wheat leaves 4 to 2, show how important cultural strategies are in suppressing disease build up through the season.

Chris joined Agrovista’s technical team in autumn 2019, providing field trials expertise, as well as technical insight into cereal crop management and agronomic customer support.

Corteva Agriscience UK is investigating reported complaints of damage to some sprayer components when the tank mix being applied includes products containing Inatreq active.