Blog - Agrovista

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.

16/04/2025

From root to fruit with Fokion

Good disease and pest control paves way to successful harvest. Agrovista agronomist Fokion Chatziavgerinos reviews some key tasks coming up in top fruit orchards and vineyards this spring and early summer

26/03/2025

Simon Nelson - updates from the field

What a difference a year makes. Twelve months ago I was reporting a deluge that put everything back a fortnight, adding to delays caused by the wet start to the year.

26/02/2025

From root to fruit with Fokion

Agrovista agronomist Fokion Chatziavgerinos highlights the importance of accurate weather and disease-forecasting tools to keep fruit growers a step ahead of pathogens.