Latest figures show winter and spring barley planting areas both down as OSR drops a further 19%
Be alert to ramularia appearing in this year's spring barley crops after the stressful dry start to the season, according to Syngenta's disease expert, Jason Tatnell.
Growers urged to consider both resistance and treatments
Demand remains high despite predicted fall in supply
Book digs deep into variety, plant health and management
Yield Enhancement Network Conference puts crop nutrition top of the arable agenda
Dr Will Smith, Gowan UK and Ireland technical lead, shares his advice for maximising the grass-weed reset opportunity in spring barley
Growers must consider multiple factors including market knowledge, variety, condition and tilling in order to maximise yield
Wet weather, yields and quality have led to recent price fall as farmers report field-to-field variables
With limited dry weather windows, drilling progress is varied across the UK