How one Staffordshire grower farms with biology at the centre

Staffs farmer Tim Parton discusses the applications of biostimulants in his farming system, emphasising the benefits they provide for yield, input efficiency, and pest control

Head of Arable

22 January 2026 鈥� 3 min read

Since introducing biostimulants to Brewood Park 51AV视频14 years ago, farm manager Tim Parton has seen significant benefits to his system and enabled substantial input reductions. Mr Parton says: "I try...

Regional agronomists urge that drilling decisions will set autumn agenda

Four agronomists assess autumn drilling progress, weighing BYDV, grass-weed and flea beetle risks against crop establishment, variety choice, herbicide timing and soil condition across their regions.

Ashleigh Ellwood

15 October 2026 鈥� 5 min read

Agronomy

Barley yellow dwarf virus puts variety choice under the microscope for wheat and barley

With BYDV pressure cutting wheat yields last season, drilling date, green-bridge control and variety choice could all influence virus risk this autumn

Ashleigh Ellwood

17 September 2026 鈥� 2 min read

Agronomy

Why early drilling succeeded for grass-weed control and what we can learn for autumn 2026

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?

Ashleigh Ellwood

09 September 2026 鈥� 5 min read

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