Stay alert for disease pressure in cereal crops
Although cereal crops are behind the curve this season, it’s important to continue to monitor…
Browsing: Agronomy
Mounting concerns about SDHI resistance combined with an unpredictable disease outlook are putting wheat fungicide strategies under closer scrutiny this spring, leading agronomy firm Hutchinsons says.
SDHIs have become a cornerstone of many T1 and T2 programmes over recent years, but…
Nanoparticles present sustainable way to grow food crops
Scientists are working diligently now to prepare for the expected increase in global population —…
A vaccine for edible plants? A new plant protection method on the horizon
What is double-stranded RNA? RNA or ribonucleic acid is a molecule essential for cell function.…
Twin OSR flowering sprays needed to beat high disease risk
Oilseed rape in many northern areas is expected to be at very high risk from…
Look beyond the can to maximise wild oat control
Growers should adopt an integrated approach to wild oat control this spring, with chemical and…
New nematicide e-learning course launched
The potato industry is being urged to take part in a free interactive e-learning course…
GS32 Critical To Reset Compromised Fungicide Programmes
Keep winter wheat T1 sprays at GS32 urges Bayer’s’ Tim Nicholson after many T0s were…
New genomic tool searches wheat’s wild past to improve crops of the future
Crowd-funded resource is launched by an international consortium A new genetic directory launched today will enable researchers and breeders to scan…
All rodenticide users encouraged to update knowledge
Farmers, gamekeepers and pest controllers are being encouraged to undertake knowledge updates to maintain their…