There are many factors involved in the process of creating yield in a winter sown wheat crop. Two of these are available light energy and...

Maize yield is highly influenced by environmental factors, especially by increasing average temperature and the uneven distribution of...

Research shows that treating seed with one or more pesticides is the most economical and efficient way to protect seed from pest attack...

On the radio I heard that scientists have been studying the bird population in Scotland. Apparently, the main food source for the Blue...

Each season is quite different noticeably this one a little later than normal. Reading a 6 page “Agronomy Update” from a reputable source...

This week I was fortunate enough to receive my second COVID vaccination. According to the statistics that means the odds of me...

This weed I encountered as a problem in 2020 so this year I was ready for it. It’s a daisy, well sort of; it belongs to the Family...

Lincolnshire saw great changes in the 18th and 19th century which was closely linked to improved means of communication. As the land...

Weed control in linseed is always lots of fun. So many weeds, different sizes, protracted emergence and little crop competition to...

The BASIS professional register requires members to meet specified criteria one of which is to annually take part and pass an online exam...

This disease shown in the photographs is Rhynchosporium, another described as polycyclic, quite capable of several infection cycles...

When soil is waterlogged, plants literally drown. Water fills all the air spaces between the soil particles and this prevents oxygen from...

Much is said about Oil seed rape crops when they are in flower, possibly because they are so striking to the eye or maybe it’s the...

Something I do not see very often in a cereal crop is Wild garlic (Allium vineale) and wild onion (Allium canadense) these are the...

The linseed plant is especially sensitive to weed competition, which limits its potential yield. Trials work has looked at growing...

Planting of peas began a short while ago. Things must have gone well since this week they began popping their heads up in to the...

Much is talked about barley growing and the problems of grass weeds. It’s true, we have few options for selective herbicide use within...

A book published in 1985 by John Turner highlight’s some of the pest problems suffered by this crop. Other work carried out between 1987...

Snow can be a nuisance for our daily activities, it can however benefit winter wheat crop. Snow has two distinct benefits for winter...

Successfully establishing a CROP of ryegrass is one of the most challenging tasks facing any farmer. If we think of a crop of wheat we...