Dyson Farming considers innovation and sustainability to be top of its agenda which is why it has joined forces with precision-bred crop initiative PROBITY. ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Guardian reports
With unusual early observations of yellow rust on several winter wheat varieties in some Recommended Lists (RL) trials mean farmers will need to monitor crops more closely
Growers urged to consider both resistance and treatments
²ÝÁñÉçÇø warned to be wary of net blotch and brown rust
Health and Safety Executive opens consultation to measure safety and efficiency of herbicide
How varieties with good resistance can provide greater flexibility in fungicide programmes
Trials conducted by Richard Allen Agriculture have identified a natural alternative to fungicides to prevent cavity spot in carrots
Dan Green, agriculture director at British Sugar, said it had been a ‘strong’ campaign and the weather had, for the most part, been kind
Mixing modes of action and maintaining dose rates is key to protecting fungicide efficacy
Niche crops, value-added crops and alternative break crops offer market-driven alternatives to environmental schemes