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Growers who consistently get the best oilseed rape yields are those who ‘get the basics right.’

With spring fast approaching, wheat growers are being urged to assess disease risk and protect crops early to avoid compromising yield potential or stoking problems later in the season.

From oversupply of crop, increasing costs and a changing climate, the potato industry is facing challenging times.Ìý

Sugar beet growers could have access to the neonicotinoid seed treatment Cruiser SB (thiamethoxam) to protect the 2023 crop from virus yellows disease.

As attention turns to spring weed control, grass-weeds are the priority. Farmers Guardian reports

Implementing an effective plant growth regulator (PGR) programme this spring will be more important than ever, growers are advised.

With the spring season around the corner, Ash Burbidge caught up with a leading agronomist regarding potential issues growers might face.

The Yield Enhancement Network (YEN) has celebrated its tenth birthday and awarded its annual harvest winners, including two world records.

Progress has been reported in the search for Ìýpotato varieties resistant toÌý potato cyst nematode (PCN).

Cleaning up spring stubbles with glyphosate ahead of drilling may seem a straightforward job, but sprayer setup still has a huge effect on efficacy and stewardship.