Rotations have long been the foundation of managing weeds, pests and diseases such as take-all. However, some Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) options could complicate that picture. While designed...
Rotations have long been the foundation of managing weeds, pests and diseases such as take-all. However, some Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) options could complicate that picture. While designed...
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.
With BYDV pressure cutting wheat yields last season, drilling date, green-bridge control and variety choice could all influence virus risk this autumn
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?