25 March 2022
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3 min read
According to Defra, 65 per cent of land used for growing potatoes is infested with the most significant potato pest in the UK, potato cyst nematode (PCN). PCN has an estimated damage cost of 50 million...
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Global seed breeder Limagrain has launched a new variety trial which is putting growers at the heart of research
18 April 2026
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6 min read
Improved autumn conditions, lower pest pressure and advances in agronomy and breeding are helping rebuild confidence in oilseed rape, with growers cautiously returning to the crop after challenging seasons.
15 April 2026
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5 min read
Catchy weather had steadied spring drilling but the recent gap has enabled growers to push forward in the field
15 April 2026
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2 min read
