Field-scale trials to investigate the effect of targeted plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) on wheat crops have shown increases in ear counts and average grain weights. Positive responses were amplified where the PGPR was applied to soils primed with arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF). The results demonstrate the potential for cereal […]

This autumn, growers of oilseed rape will have the option of a new fungicide for controlling diseases such as Phoma and Light Leaf Spot. Revel is a contact and systemic fungicide containing 250g difenoconazole in an emulsifiable concentrate for use in winter and spring OSR. Used in a programme and […]

Knight Farm Machinery is introducing two new features to its self- propelled sprayers, including an ISOBUS control system fitted as standard on all machines and a new hydrostatic boosted braking system for its 1800 series machines. The new control system will enable operators to use ISOBUS compatible third party in […]

Syngenta’s Farm Sprayer Operator of the Year is back again for 2019, with the same ethos as before, to find the best Farm Sprayer Operator in the UK. The use of plant protection products is under constant scrutiny, so it is important to use them safely and efficiently in a […]

Precision farming leader SOYL will officially launch four new or improved services for growers at this year’s CropTec event. “It has been a busy year for our development teams as we strive to give UK growers the tools and data they need to improve profitability in a potentially volatile post […]