Bespoke disease forecasting to protect crops
Arable farmers in the UK can now make use of super-local weather indicators combined with disease forecasting to make more efficient use of control measures like fungicide applications. (more…)
Cereals 2021 will go ahead as planned and approved
The Cereals Event will go ahead as planned despite the delay in the lifting of lockdown restrictions, as it will still comply with local and national legislative measures, organisers have confirmed. (more…)
Varieties at the heart of Cereals 2021
Variety choice can make or break a profitable year, so growers need to feel confident when introducing any new variety to the rotation. At the Cereals Event (30 June – 1 July) in Lincolnshire, growers can gain valuable insight into the latest genetics to reach the market. (more…)
NIAB’s Soil Hole is rooting for you
Most farmers will dig a hole to assess their soil health, but it’s not often they get the chance to literally get below ground to assess the impact of different crops on soil structure. But at this year’s Cereals Event (30 June – 1 July) in Lincolnshire, farmers can do just that. (more…)
Opportunities arise in the face of change
British agriculture is changing: Brexit, food consciousness, science and technology continue to drive changes to UK food production. But what does this mean for the country’s growers? Opportunity, say industry experts. (more…)
Are biostimulants worth the hype?
The biostimulant market has exploded in recent years, offering an answer to reduced chemical inputs and big healthy crops, but do they actually do what it says on the tub? (more…)