Technical

Maize could be an attractive option this spring where growers have suitable sites and a market for the crop. Farmers Guardian gets some top tips on how to get crops off to the best start

Last season brought devastating BYDV impacts for one Exeter-based farming family, prompting them to look seriously into trial work around viable genetic defence options.

As we move towards lower inputs and the possibility of fewer fungicides being available, a research institute in Scotland is investigating the effects of historic barley resistance genes

Grazing arable crops can remove old, diseased leaves to take forward a crop with limited disease burdens, provided the conditions are suitable

A growing number of conventional suckler herds are managed extensively on systems which follow basic organic principles. Wendy Short reports

The Control of Worms Sustainably (COWS) group has launched a survey to find out more about lungworm and its treatment across the UK. Sara Gregson reports

Pea and bean growers could improve yields by nearly a fifth through the application of a starter fertiliser with phosphate enhancement capability

A 2,600-hectare Estate near Cambridge has trialled the use of a liquid plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) biostimulant, and has found it to increase yield and improve plant health

Taking time to think about what might go wrong during handling will help ensure your stock are protected.

As we head into spring when worm burdens rise it is advised that ewes should be treated post lambing. Ellie Layton goes back to basics on faecal egg count testing.