A range of active ingredients should be used to formulate a robust T2 fungicide treatment that provides immediate and long-lasting protection against septoria and rusts in wheat. That is the advice from David Griffiths, Technical Manager for ADAMA UK, who explains that a combination of single site and multi-site chemistries will keep crops protected for […]
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ADAMA Agricultural Solutions UK will be making its debut as an exhibitor at Cereals in 2026 as the crop protection company prepares to launch two ground-breaking products: Gilboa®, a new top-performing fungicide with a unique mode of action in cereals, and Ferrabait®, a new molluscicide with a novel active ingredient which provides fast-acting, long-lasting control […]
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With recent springs becoming increasingly arid, barley growers will need to ensure weed control programmes provide effective protection in dry conditions. That is the advice from ProCam’s head of crop production, Mike Thornton, who explains that with as little as 110 days between spring barley being drilled and harvested, it is important to ensure crops […]
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Data from a 2025 trial has been published by Richard Austin Agriculture that demonstrates how using biostimulants has reduced the impact of late potato blight and increased yield. The results show positive outcomes which may help to offset the recent upsetting news that a first confirmed case of the dangerous EU_43 blight in the UK […]
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With sugar beet price not overly exciting, getting agronomy just right to maximise output and tip the balance further to profitability will be key. That is the message from ProCam’s sugar and fodder beet technical manager, Jim Nutting, who says growing beet is a well-trodden path. But there are agronomic tweaks that can help improve […]
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KUHN Farm Machinery has appointed Watson Machinery to strengthen its coverage and product accessibility for farmers in the North of England. Based at Tow Law, west of Durham, Watson Machinery is run by father and daughter Mark and Emily Watson. The outlet will be a full product line KUHN dealer, with a focus on retailing […]
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KUHN Farm Machinery has appointed Sam Alford as grassland and livestock product marketing specialist to support KUHN’s team of area sales managers and dealer network. Sam arrives at KUHN with extensive grassland machinery knowledge gained working for a dealer, in both sales and technical service, as well as with a mainline grassland equipment manufacturer. Sam […]
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Following one of the wettest starts to a year on record that puts January 2026 fourth wettest in almost 120 years, many cereal crops have suffered root stress which could lead to failed crops. However, biostimulants can help struggling crops get back on their feet by helping to restore root systems, improve tiller health, stimulate […]
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Two trials carried out by Richard Austin Agriculture trials manager, Michael Rodger, have demonstrated gains in yield of 9 percent and improved disease tolerance against cercospora leaf spot, rust and powdery mildew. The plot trials were carried out in Lincolnshire during the 2024/25 growing season, using products from biostimulant specialist Orion FT. “The best result […]
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High rainfall experienced throughout most of the UK this winter, with an additional dumping from Storm Goretti in January, has left ground saturated and crops struggling. But what effect has this had on soil health? Shane Brewer, from soil testing specialists Eurofins Agro UK, suggests that waterlogged crops or crops trapped under flood water for […]
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Arable growers should resist the temptation to reduce crop nutrients this spring, with trials data suggesting that the application of foliar nutrition can enhance winter wheat yields by more than 0.9t/ha. That is according to ProCam’s crop nutrition portfolio manager, Phil Burrell, who explains that applying the right nutrients at the right place and right […]
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A free online webinar will highlight the benefits of combining precision farming data with boots-on-the ground agronomy advice. Leading UK agronomy company, ProCam, is hosting a free-to-attend precision farming webinar on Tuesday 3rd March at 6pm. The online event will provide an overview of the benefits of precision farming and will focus on how ProCam’s […]
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