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The common thread is early vigour
Andrew Stilwell of the distributor Bartholomews has been a great supporter of the winter oilseed rape variety Alienor which has been a widely grown…
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The growing importance of Phoma resistance
With Phoma stem canker still being the Number one disease of winter oilseed rape, growers may need to consider their variety selection very carefully…
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Yorkshire farmer's miscanthus move brings business boost and lifestyle benefits
An East Yorkshire arable farmer has boosted business after swapping combinable crops for miscanthus on half of his land – and is even enjoying more…
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Unprecedented demand for Avadex Granules
Contractors and machinery manufacturers are responding to the move in the market towards Avadex Excel 15G (tri-allate) as part of a weed control…
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The way forward for Verticillium
As there are no adequate chemical solutions, growers will have to rely on good agronomy combined with resistant varieties in order to control…
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Better preparation for extreme weather key to improving food security, says report
Extreme weather events and increased demand for foodstuffs from emerging economies such as China need DEFRA leadership to guarantee the UK’s…
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Government must uphold ban on bee-harming pesticides
Ministers must stand up to intense lobbying from the pesticide industry by refusing to allow a banned bee-harming pesticide to be sprayed on…
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High hopes for maize crops
Agronomists are optimistic for high maize yields this year as a result of warm seedbeds, good weed control and plenty of sunlight. Across most of the…
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Winter barley likely to take up oilseed rape slack in uncertain seed market
Winter barley could take up the predicted drop in oilseed rape plantings this autumn, says Nidera UK seed manager Russell Frost. And with many…
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A fresh challenge: addressing the volume decline
The value of fresh potato category is growing with a 3.8% rise over the last year, while the volume of fresh potatoes sold has dropped by 8.0%…
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