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Stay one step ahead of take-all
With take-all being widely referred to as one of the biggest problems for arable growers, Jonathan Blake, ADAS Principle Research Scientist, explains how this season, growers have reported take-all affecting first wheats as well as seconds.
Potatoes in Practice recap
Certis attended Potatoes in Practice (PIP) last week in Dundee, where it was great to see hot topics being discussed by growers and the industry.
Spider mite alert
With spider mite pressures increasing ahead of second crops being planted, Jasper Hubert a consultant at Koppert Biological Systems, urges growers to ensure that their crops are protected from the pest throughout the season.
Increasing biorational efficacy at Four Oaks
With ornamental growers being under increasing industry and consumer pressure to implement more sustainable practices, biorational crop protection is under the spotlight at Four Oaks this year.
Don’t overlook take-all risk in winter barley
Reports of take-all incidents in cereal crops have been high this year due to the conducive conditions during the growing season. As we head towards drilling, growers are warned not to forget the risk posed to barley.