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Trials shine spotlight on early weed control

Growers should seek to control grass weeds sooner rather than later this spring – rather than waiting for more to emerge, suggests NIAB research.

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Cereals tickets raise money for charity

Early bird tickets for Cereals 2023 are now on sale, with half the proceeds going to the Multiple System Atrophy Trust, a charity close to the host farmer’s heart.

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Tackling rust risk is best managed early says expert

Wheat growers are being urged to assess disease risk and protect crops to avoid compromising yield potential or stoking problems later in the season.

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Yield Enhancement Network celebrates 10th anniversary

Two world record crop yields and the Innovator of the Year Award were celebrated at this year’s Yield Enhancement Network (YEN) conference, held at Peterborough.

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How special urea outperforms ammonium nitrate fertilisers

Urease inhibitor boosts efficiency

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Why we must learn to live with drought

The agricultural drought in the summer of 2022 has lessons for us all, says Melvyn Kay.

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Varied drilling dates could increase disease risks

A mixed bag of winter wheat drilling dates this season could add extra pressure to regional disease risks, say agronomists.

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Government looking for big increase in biomass crops

A £4.8m project to increase the area of UK biomass crops will be launched at this month’s Low Carbon Agriculture Show.

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10-point plan to help maintain arable margins

Cutting costs as commodity prices ease could help protect net farm income

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Extensive trials show Spring Oats needn’t be styled a Cinderella crop

Variety Lion yielded well and had the lowest hulling losses in 2022 Spring Oat trial confirms agronomist Brin Hughes

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