Growers' to-do lists have become a whole lot longer now that spring is well and truly here, says Agrovista agronomist Luke Hardy
Agrovista agronomist Craig Green is offering a new perspective on crop agronomy this season
The days have gone where we can rescue the situation with reliable eradicant chemistry
Pest and disease management in oilseed rape and grassland weed control are two key areas that Agrovista agronomist Esme Shephard is keeping close tabs on.
Growers in the north of Scotland have had a typical Scottish spring during March with every season being present at some stage.
Whilst it often does not command the same headlines as resistant blackgrass, difficult ryegrass has now become an equally big problem for many arable growers.
Whilst it often does not command the same headlines as resistant blackgrass, difficult ryegrass has now become an equally big problem for many arable growers.
Over 30% of farms are now routinely using some form of 'precision' technology according to Lewis McKerrow. He predicts that the growth in its uptake will be rapid, with adoption being driven by machinery manufacturers and farmers' intrigue in what kit can do.
Cereal crops have come through the winter well in the North, but growers must keep on top of fungal diseases in order to maximise yield potential this season.
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