23 October 2025
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3 min read
A simple test can enable growers to detect what proportion of their soil is in 2mm-plus-sized aggregates. That is a key measure of its ability to hold nutrients and carbon, says Prof Jonathan Leake,...
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Potato growers are being urged to not underestimate the rising threat of wireworm, as a combination of changing farming practices, the loss of chemical controls and environmental conditions is creating a ‘perfect storm' for the pest
02 May 2026
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5 min read
After a wet winter across much of the country, maize growers are being urged to focus on fundamentals, with experts highlighting how careful management can unlock both yield and crop quality in 2026
30 April 2026
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3 min read
At a recent webinar, attendees were advised that managing risk both in the field and in the marketplace will be critical to safeguarding potato production in 2026
30 April 2026
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4 min read
