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A CLEAN CROP? IT STARTS HERE: STRENGTHEN AUTUMN WEED CONTROL WITH A WIDER MIX OF HERBICIDE ACTIVES

2nd October 2026 | Agriculture

With winter wheat drilling underway across many parts of the UK, cereals growers can build the strongest foundation for crop performance by incorporating additional active ingredients with different modes of action into their herbicide programmes. According to Holly Pratt, herbicides technical specialist at ADAMA, cleaner crops start with earlier, stronger weed control decisions in the […]

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OSR RESILIENCE HELPS REDUCE CSFB PRESSURE

22nd September 2026 | Agriculture

A UK trial undertaken by ProCam and biostimulant specialist Orion Future Technologies has established that strengthening oilseed rape (OSR) crops can help reduce indicators of cabbage stem flea beetle (CSFB) and improve yield potential. CSFB remains a key concern for OSR establishment in the UK. A 2025 trial using Deneb, a biostimulant with 4% silicon […]

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CONTROLLING GRASSWEEDS IN BEANS A LITTLE EASIER, BUT CAUTION ADVISED

22nd September 2026 | Agriculture

Although the renaissance of oilseed rape means this year’s winter bean acreage is expected to be lower than in recent years, beans remain an important break crop option in many UK arable rotations. However, effective grassweed control remains difficult to achieve, predominantly because of the limited choice of available herbicide active ingredients and various label […]

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NUTRIENT LOCK UP THREAT FOLLOWING DROUGHT

16th September 2026 | Agriculture

Following extreme weather conditions and one of the driest summers on record, farmers are being advised to test soil for potential nutrient lock up. For farms considering what level of investment is feasible for the 2027 harvest, soil testing also offers the opportunity to better manage nutrient use efficiency (NUE) at a time when fertiliser […]

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NEW 1100 MT MOST POWERFUL CVT TRACTOR

7th September 2026 | Agriculture, Machinery

Fendt has unveiled its new flagship tractor range, the 1100 Vario MT series. With four models ranging in power output from 521hp to 680hp, the top 1167 MT model is the most powerful tractor with a stepless, or CVT, transmission in the world. Launched at The Farm Progress Show in Iowa on 2nd September, the […]

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STAY ALERT FOR SLUGS AS AUTUMN DRILLING BEGINS

3rd September 2026 | Agriculture

With recent rains enabling autumn drilling to kick off in earnest, arable growers are being reminded that, despite the summer’s dry conditions, the potential for slugs to decimate emerging crops is still significant and that good quality slug pellets must be applied accurately and on time to ensure crops remain protected. “Given how hot and […]

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PROCAM STRENGTHENS CROP NUTRITION TEAM

3rd August 2026 | Agriculture, Livestock

Leading agronomy firm ProCam has strengthened its UK technical team with the appointment of Andrew Cromie as Head of Crop Nutrition. Andrew spent eight years as an agronomist advising farmers and growers before joining Unium Bioscience, where he developed a strong commercial acumen working with nutrition, biostimulant and biological products over four years. These two […]

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CONSIDER HARDENED, GENUINE PARTS TO IMPROVE LONGEVITY IN HARD CONDITIONS

27th July 2026 | Agriculture, Machinery

Investing in genuine, strengthened points for cultivators this autumn could significantly improve the longevity of wearing metal compared with non-genuine or standard points, providing users with a better return on investment and reduced downtime. A lack of moisture during the growing season has baked many seedbeds and will mean growers risk spending significantly more money […]

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GEORGE CORNWALL JOINS PROCAM

27th July 2026 | Agriculture

Leading agronomy firm ProCam has appointed agronomist George Cornwall to strengthen its South West agronomy services. George has been involved in farming all his life and began milking cows on a local farm before joining an independent dairy hygiene business advising farmers on animal health medicines and livestock vaccines, seeds, fertiliser and feed. From here, […]

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