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Progress has been reported in the search for  potato varieties resistant to  potato cyst nematode (PCN).

Cleaning up spring stubbles with glyphosate ahead of drilling may seem a straightforward job, but sprayer setup still has a huge effect on efficacy and stewardship.

At this point in the season, many growers’ thoughts turn to planning their spring herbicide programmes and how best to achieve effective control over spring weeds. Íæż½ã½ã gets the latest advice.

A leading plant breeder is encouraging growers to take up the opportunity of contributing to the future development of the Recommended Lists, including how they are designed.

Miller’s trials have assessed how to get the best outcome for spring oats in both yield and end market quality. Íæż½ã½ã reports.

Last autumn’s wide drilling window could add pressure to typical regional disease risks throughout 2023, growers are advised.

A new app has been launched to aid help growers to select the most appropriate maize varieties based on specific use and location while benefiting farm profits

Wheat containing exotic DNA from wild relatives benefits from up to 50 per cent higher yields in hot weather compared withelite lineslacking these genes, researchers have found.

Wheat containing exotic DNA from wild relatives benefits from up to 50 per cent higher yields in hot weather compared withelite lineslacking these genes, researchers have found.

It takes years to breed, test and register new maize varieties which give UK growers the highest level of performance. Debbie James finds out more from the experts leading the maize breeding and trial work at farmer-owned co-operative Limagrain.