05 February 2026
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3 min read
Dual-purpose spring malting barley variety Shona looks a strong future choice for both maltsters and growers in the East, according to Elsoms Ackermann Barley Breeder George Hebdon. Mr Hebdon says:...
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Early drilling defied conventional grass-weed wisdom in autumn 2025, but favourable conditions helped deliver surprisingly good control. What lessons can growers take into another potential early-drilling season?
09 September 2026
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5 min read
As more growers integrate Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) actions into arable rotations, there is increasingly a need to consider unintended agronomic consequences
26 August 2026
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6 min read
New Group 4 varieties look to combine cleaner disease profiles and flexible drilling opportunities as growers look to reduce risk and input costs
15 May 2026
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4 min read
