With limited dry weather windows, drilling progress is varied across the UK
Last season brought devastating BYDV impacts for one Exeter-based farming family, prompting them to look seriously into trial work around viable genetic defence options.
Defra's newly announced Farming Recovery Fund has been called out as an 'injustice' and criticised for being 'ill-informed' with farmers who have suffered 'catastrophic impacts' being told they are not eligible for the Fund
With high yellow rust burdens occurring early in some crops this season, growers are being advised to treat for active yellow rust, paying close attention to susceptible varieties
As we move towards lower inputs and the possibility of fewer fungicides being available, a research institute in Scotland is investigating the effects of historic barley resistance genes
Progress continues across the country despite continued rainfall
Grazing arable crops can remove old, diseased leaves to take forward a crop with limited disease burdens, provided the conditions are suitable
Morley Farms has a rich research history and a passion for developing practical results for farmers
Machinery, labour and insurance costs have all increased significantly, according to NAAC
Problems are mounting for growers as fieldwork is hit by further delays, the rising threat of disease and decreased yields