cereal pest control

Wireworms lay dormant all winter but in spring cause damage to a range of crops, researchers are investigating how the differentiate between crops and if some are more palatable than others

Orange wheat blossom midge and gout eggs spotted in UK cereals

Following last autumn's troublesome drilling, farmers should think carefully before embarking on planting

Growers urged to sign-up to beat Britain's biggest pest

Establishing a series of on-farm trials has helped one Yorkshire farmer better understand the behaviour of slugs in a bid to tackle burdens in a post-metaldehyde era. Charlotte Cunningham reports.