Success for collaborative pesticide reduction scheme
During 2021 no metaldehyde exceedances were reported at Severn Trent water treatment plants, recognising the…
Browsing: Crop Protection
Advice for maize growers: harvest early before too much crop is lost to the heat and drought
The independent silage and microbiologist Dr David Davies is telling maize growers that ‘waiting until…
Bayer receives regulatory authorisation for the use of Caligula in sugar beet crops
Bayer Crop Science’s foliar fungicide Caligula has been authorised by the Chemicals Regulation Division (CRD)…
Don’t get caught out by early maturing maize crops, warns Wynnstay crop manager
With hot and dry growing season conditions, UK maize growers are being urged to check…
Adama advice for minimising slug damage this autumn
With the wet weather on its way, Adama says that preparation is key to curbing…
Verticillium – reliant on resistant varieties
Arable plant pathologist, Philip Walker of ADAS Boxworth reminds growers that there is still no…
University researchers use science of light to reduce pesticides used to protect crops from pests and diseases
Experts at two Midlands universities are starting a new project to develop a photonic ‘nose’…
Biofungicide effective against seed-borne diseases
Seed-borne fungi can seriously affect the growth and yield of many cereal crops. A biofungicide…
Green leaf protection to boost late season sugar
This season’s sugar beet crops are under pressure from prolonged drought conditions across large parts…
New Android crop scouting app launched
An Android version of the pioneering Skippy Scout mobile app has been launched by agricultural…