Growers are often familiar with orange blossom midge however, they are urged to pay more attention to its yellow cousin, the lemon blossom midge as it moves further north of England.
Syngenta has obtained exclusive rights to a novel biological seed treatment said to improve nutrient use efficiency, increase crop yield and promote plant health
With aphid activity increasing and many sugar beet crops behind because of delayed drilling, the British Beet Research Organisation (BBRO) is advising growers to monitor crops and review aphicide options.
BASIS has launched a new training certificate in greenhouse gases, carbon and climate change mitigation.
Farmers with tricky grass-weeds to control are invited to take part in a new farmer-led project as part of the second year of trials on harvest weed seed control (HWSC).
Organic Farmers & Growers’ annual National Organic Conference will bring food and farming communities together to explore mixed, whole organic farming systems and organic food supply chains.
As the catchy weather continues, T2 fungicide choices become ever more important. Farmers Guardian gets some impartial technical advice from the Association of Independent Crop Consultants (AICC) members around Great Britain.
A new president and vice-president have been appointed at Pulses UK.
Growers are encouraged to provide modern barley varieties with effective green leaf area protection if the crops are to reach the yield potential.
With the drilling window for spring barley, wheat and beans now closed, we investigate summer cover crop management for growers looking to sell, feed or provide soil benefits this summer.