Saturated soils bring flooding heartache for growers

Soils were at, or close to saturation, across almost all of the country at the end of last month, which has contributed to recent flooding events in some areas.

26 January 2021 鈥� 3 min read

Soils were at, or close to saturation, across almost all of the country at the end of last month, which has contributed to recent flooding events in some areas. In its monthly Water Situation Report...

Top tips to manage the blight risk this season

Disease control without mancozeb and the impact of the weather on late blight development were key topics of conversation as the Bayer Crop Doctors visited potato crops in Norfolk

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25 June 2026 鈥� 8 min read

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Understanding the mechanisms of varietal yellow rust resistance

The breakdown of the Yr15 resistance gene has highlighted the complexity of yellow rust resistance, with breeders and farmers stressing the importance of understanding different resistance mechanisms beyond headline ratings

Ashleigh Ellwood

24 June 2026 鈥� 5 min read

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Cereals: 'Manage change before it manages you', warns agricultural policy adviser

Support payments are gone, tax rules have changed, and energy costs have doubled since 2019, but Cereals 2026 speakers say the farmers who adapt early will be the ones who thrive

Cedric Porter

23 June 2026 鈥� 6 min read

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