Widespread reports of high pest numbers being spotted in emerging cereal crops are putting pressure on growers to consider insecticide use, even if they have selected the no insecticide option in Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) schemes
Milder autumns and early drilling could extend aphid activity, increasing the risk of barley yellow dwarf virus. Ash Ellwood looks at spray timing and the role of resistant varieties in protecting yield
The age-old drilling date debate is back, and Ash Ellwood ponders how growers can manage risk this autumn
From yellow rust to drought risk, agronomists across the UK report strong crop potential, but final yields now depend on conditions through grain fill
A survey led by Association of Independent Crop Consultants (AICC) members suggests that Wheat Dwarf Virus (WDV) may be widespread than previously thought or recorded
Findings and insights from trials designed to inform BYDV and ryegrass control and improve nitrogen management were shared at the recent Strategic Farm East results day
With a wet autumn at the backend of 2024, leading to the driest summer in 17 years, we chat with six agronomists from different regions to decipher the key learnings from the 24/25 growing season
With growers understandably keen to get drills in the ground this autumn, we find out how growers can best manage the green bridge this season
Delve into the science of how a variety of hybrid barley contains BYDV resistance rather than tolerance
Book digs deep into variety, plant health and management