Improved phosphate uptake observed in nutritional biostimulant trial
Supporting plants with nutritional biostimulants during the peak phosphorus demand period has benefitted Russell McKenzie,…
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Soft rot warning for Scottish potato growers
Scottish potato growers are urged to remain vigilant against soft rots this storage period, with…
Monitor potato stores for dormancy despite harvest crop still in the field
The bulk of the UK potato crop has been harvested and stored in favourable conditions.…
Smallest UK oat crop for seven years predicted
Provisional data from Defra (for England) and the Scottish government, plus estimates for Wales and…
Feed late drilled wheats growers advised
Feeding crops is vital to keep late-drilled wheat going through the winter months, especially those…
Maize under-sowing trials reap 50t/ha with water quality rewards
Maize under-sowing trials at Severn Trent Water’s 2,000ha biogas farm in Nottinghamshire have achieved 50t/ha…
Sustainable wireworm control evolving through Enigma project
Although only halfway through its investigation into sustainable wireworm control, the Fera-led R&D project, Enigma…
Last chance to apply for 2023 Spring STEPS biodiversity funding
Severn Trent is issuing a final application call to farmers and landowners for its latest…
Gains despite grain market pressure
Despite further pressure having been added to wheat markets with higher US end of season…
DIY dehulling facility helps diversification project get off the ground
After completing a final dissertation in 2019 on the feasibility of growing hemp as a…