April 1, 2022
Building biomass drives higher yields
Ten years since the Yield Enhancement Network (YEN) was launched, growers and agronomists are gaining a clearer understanding of how biomass drives yield potential.
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Arable & Crops
April 1, 2022
Heat stress proves major pain point for potato growers
Record temperatures over the spring equinox weekend for many were a timely reminder that the climate is getting hotter, and not for the better for potato crops.
March 16, 2022
Boost for crop research
Parliamentary approval of new gene editing rules is a boost for crop research says NIAB.
February 15, 2022
Act early to stop yellow rust and Septoria
Early action will be key to preventing yellow rust and Septoria gaining a foothold in crops as we enter the main spring growing period, according to leading agronomy firm Hutchinsons.
February 7, 2022
A world first – Foliar fertiliser manufactured from recycled batteries
ZM-Grow is the first zinc and manganese foliar fertiliser to be made from used alkaline batteries.
January 19, 2022
New spring oat varieties pushing shift in the market
Stronger varieties are coming to the market.
January 14, 2022
New guide to regenerative agriculture
A new guide that outlines the key principles of regenerative agriculture and the many benefits they can bring to modern farming systems has been released by leading agronomy company Agrovista.
January 10, 2022
Managing Nitrogen with a realistic eye on yield potential
With Nitrogen prices at an all-time high, it is more important than ever that growers realistically evaluate the true yield potential of their crops. Chris Hoskins, Hutchinsons Digital Farming Manager for the South, shares his…
December 13, 2021
Spotlight on spring cereal cropping options
For those still to decide which crops and/or varieties to sow next spring, Hutchinsons technical manager Dick Neale and national seeds manager David Bouch highlight some options to consider.
November 29, 2021
Phacelia and oil radish uncovered as soil saviours
Growing phacelia or oil radish cover crops in vegetable rotations helps to build and stabilise soils - with a new trial revealing it could safeguard future productivity.
November 23, 2021
Look behind the Septoria headlines
As a result of the perfect ‘Septoria storm’ this spring, many wheat varieties have seen their Septoria resistance ratings drop.
