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AHDB has issued a yellow rust watch list to help flag winter wheat varieties most likely to perform out of line with the disease ratings published in the AHDB Recommended List (RL).

AHDB has issued a yellow rust watch list to help flag winter wheat varieties most likely to perform out of line with the disease ratings published in the AHDB Recommended List (RL).

With extreme weather getting worse and more unpredictable across the globe, the adoption of agroforestry has the potential to improve soil health and manage the impact of flooding and drought on farms.

A collaborative project between Anglian Water, Essex & Suffolk Water and Wheatley Solutions has launched to help manage local water resources in water-stressed parts of the region.

Fungicide, mancozeb could still be available for Great Britain (GB) growers as the EU ban on the fungicide came into force on January 4, after the Brexit transition period had ended.

The approval for nematicide, Vydate (oxamyl), expired on December 31, 2020 and has not been renewed. As things stand, growers will have until February 28, 2021 to store and dispose of stocks.

An online soil guide aiming to become the world’s most comprehensive resource to help farmers improve soil health and increase the efficiency and profitability of their businesses has been launched.

New soil testing from Eurofins Agro promises to help farmers and agronomists understand soil in a more detailed way than previously.

Helping growers adapt to climate challenges was one of the biggest focus for McCain head of agriculture Dan Metheringham

Spring bean varieties LG Viper, LG Sphinx and Allison have joined winter bean Norton on the PGRO’s 2021 Descriptive List.