19 February 2026
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1 min read
British Beet Research Organisation crop protection lead Prof Mark Stevens says prolonged warm and dry conditions allowed populations to build quickly, particularly where drought stress caused canopies...
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20 August 2026
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4 min read
After the second exceptionally dry season in a row, patience and carefully targeted cultivations will be essential to establish crops successfully this autumn
20 August 2026
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3 min read
New trial work suggests there may be scope to improve the performance of existing insecticides against cabbage stem flea beetle (CSFB), offering another potential tool for growers as interest in oilseed rape continues to recover
19 August 2026
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2 min read
