Uptake of NRM’s SMN analysis doubles as high nitrogen fertiliser prices drive the need for testing
The uptake of NRM’s Soil Mineral Nitrogen (SMN) service doubled in January compared with the…
Browsing: Agronomy
New protection for big bean crop
The UK bean crop is set to hit a new high of 200,000 hectares this…
Helping farmers fight PCN in Kenya
UK – Kenya collaboration has targeted one of the most economically important crop pests, potato…
New NIAB agronomists for East and South-West regions
NIAB has made two new agronomist appointments with Gary Rackham and Will Vaughan-France joining the…
Scots farmer gives tips for maximising spring barley potential
Careful variety selection, quality seed and establishing crops well, are three keys to maximising spring…
National expo puts pest control in spotlight
Farmers and growers are invited to a national expo offering exclusive insights into the work…
A world first – Foliar fertiliser manufactured from recycled batteries
ZM-Grow is the first zinc and manganese foliar fertiliser to be made from used alkaline…
Chemistry and technique can counter active loss
‘Broadacre’ weed control methods, which are increasingly replacing FAR approaches, mean sugar beet weeds can…
Independent data guides wheat growers on optimum N
A review of historic trials data and more recent work by Association of Independent Crop…
Responding to growing pressure
Pressure to optimise crop nutrition is growing. Rising prices makes nutrient losses through run off,…