Arable

With unusual early observations of yellow rust on several winter wheat varieties in some Recommended Lists (RL) trials mean farmers will need to monitor crops more closely

Growers urged to consider both resistance and treatments

Farmers warned to be wary of net blotch and brown rust

Health and Safety Executive opens consultation to measure safety and efficiency of herbicide

How varieties with good resistance can provide greater flexibility in fungicide programmes

Trials conducted by Richard Allen Agriculture have identified a natural alternative to fungicides to prevent cavity spot in carrots

Dan Green, agriculture director at British Sugar, said it had been a ‘strong’ campaign and the weather had, for the most part, been kind

Mixing modes of action and maintaining dose rates is key to protecting fungicide efficacy

Niche crops, value-added crops and alternative break crops offer market-driven alternatives to environmental schemes

The plant-based food producer said there had been growing popularity and sales in oat drinks