Blog - Agrovista

28/07/2025

Simon Nelson - updates from the field

Combines were busy starting on winter barley, making the most of the good weather. There won’t be any records broken, but yields look better than we might have expected, given the very dry spring.

19/06/2025

From root to fruit with Fokion

Agrovista agronomist Fokion Chatziavgerinos highlights some key orchard and vineyard agronomy tasks now that summer has arrived.

18/06/2025

Simon Nelson - updates from the field

Much-needed moisture, coupled with warm temperatures, has given well-established crops a real boost. Generally speaking, we remain well ahead this season, particularly compared with last year.

04/06/2025

Hemmy's field focus - Grain store cleaning and treatment

The earlier the store is prepared by thoroughly cleaning it out and monitoring for insect activity, the better.

23/05/2025

Hemmy's field focus - Spring pest alert

As spring progresses, we're seeing an increased prevalence of gout fly, affecting not only spring wheat but also spring barley.

20/05/2025

Simon Nelson - updates from the field

Maize development, late frosts, grass silaging and the dry weather come under the spotlight in Agrovista agronomist Simon Nelson’s latest blog.

13/05/2025

Hemmy's field focus - Maize frost damage

Earlier sowing and recent cold weather have led to reports of frost damage to maize crops on some farms.

08/05/2025

Hemmy's field focus - Managing brackling risk in spring barley

As we look ahead to the 2025 season, particularly if dry summer conditions return, it’s worth revisiting the factors that contribute to brackling and the measures that can help mitigate it.

24/04/2025

Simon Nelson - updates from the field

It is several years since we’ve had so little moisture at this time of year. As I write this I’m hoping that showers forecast for mid-April will have helped these and other crops move on.