Improving oilseed establishment this autumn
Oilseed rape lost appeal for some farmers following the banning of neonics and issues arising…
Browsing: Agronomy
Alternaria risk is rising
Alternaria used to be a minor disease. But for some potato crops in the UK,…
Novel vertical farm to accelerate skills, research and innovation
Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) will be the first higher education institute in Scotland to open a vertical…
Top disease in oilseed rape
“If you were asked what the most common disease in oilseed rape was, what would…
Continued innovation drives orchard productivity
From digital imagery to novel planting configurations, the HELIOS trials run by leading agronomy firm…
Improve or remove underperforming land?
Deciding whether to continue cropping underperforming areas of fields or remove them from production is…
New HORSCH Avatar M drill expands the range
HORSCH’s new M model in the Avatar drill range offers operational reliability in difficult conditions,…
New tech delivers tangible benefits to farm profitability
The decision to take part in a unique initiative that develops the latest farming technology…
Scottish berry supplier Angus Soft Fruits to eliminate over 150 tonnes of single use plastic a year
Scottish berry supplier, Angus Soft Fruits, will eliminate over 150 tonnes of single use plastic…
Verticillium stripe – reliant on resistant varieties
Plant pathologist Dr. Faye Ritchie of ADAS Boxworth reminds growers that there is no chemical…