Delegates at Groundswell heard about the current resistance issues within plant protection products with an unclear future path besides responsible use
Potato growers are being urged to not underestimate the rising threat of wireworm, as a combination of changing farming practices, the loss of chemical controls and environmental conditions is creating a 鈥榩erfect storm' for the pest
Fungicides remain one of the most important tools to growers, but protecting the effectiveness of the chemistry already available is becoming an increasing challenge
With sugar beet drilling approaching, a visit to BeetTech26 provided an opportunity to catch up with practical advice for the new season and gain an insight into technology advances in sugar beet
Concerns mount as fears new rodenticide regulations will compound pest resistance
Syngenta says incentive helps farmers adhere to best practice
Defra says emergency authorisation has been withdrawn as neonicotinoid 鈥榚xtremely toxic to pollinators such as bees鈥�
With autumn drilling approaching, growers are warned of the heightened BYDV risk due to the green bridge