Blog - Agrovista

24/10/2025

Simon Nelson - Updates from the field

Benign weather since my last report a month ago has helped many farmers complete autumn drilling in good time and into decent seedbeds.

25/09/2025

Simon Nelson - Updates from the field

It's been a great summer weatherwise and generally things have been going very well on farm since my last report in July.

22/09/2025

Hemmy's Field Focus - Oilseed rape micronutrients

Strong autumn establishment is vital for oilseed rape to withstand winter and maximise yield potential. Trace elements, especially boron, play a key role in rooting, flower initiation, and resilience, making timely monitoring and targeted applications essential.

28/08/2025

From root to fruit with Fokion

Maintain pressure on pests and diseases before and after harvest - Agrovista agronomist Fokion Chatziavgerinos highlights the importance of late-season management in orchards and vineyards.

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.