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The impact of consistently dry spring weather on wheat crops
Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) analysts have assessed the impact of consistently dry spring weather on winter wheat crops...
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Tillage: The role of sulphur in crop production
The Potash Development Association (PDA) has highlighted the key role of sulphur in crop production systems in its latest crop...
Agri-Business
World Food Prize awarded to Brazilian microbiologist for soil bacteria work
The World Food Prize for 2025 has been awarded to Brazilian microbiologist Dr. Mariangela Hungria, whose work has led to...
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World Seed Congress 2025 event kicks off in Istanbul
Delegates from more than 70 countries across the world have gathered in Istanbul, Turkey, for what is described by the...
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Addressing crop nutrient deficiencies in drought conditions
A range of crop nutrient deficiencies are now visible in spring cereals, which is a direct result of the ongoing...
N.Ireland
NI cereal crops have ‘tremendous yield potential’ right now – agronomist
Cereal crops growing in Northern Ireland have never looked better, according to Co. Down agronomist, Richard Owens. He told Agriland:...
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Scotch whisky sector welcomes ‘transformational’ UK-India trade deal
The Scotch Whisky Association has welcomed what it regards as the ‘transformational’ trade deal confirmed between the UK and India....
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Analysis: Only 29% of UK soils at target potassium levels
The Potash Development Association (PDA) has published trends identified within a 2022/23 survey of UK soil potassium index values. The...
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AHDB publishes latest crop development report
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) has just published its latest crop development report for the UK and it...
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Cameras reveal a world of pests and their predators in oilseed rape crops
Oilseed rape is regarded as a ‘go-to’ break crop within Irish tillage rotations. But like many other brassicas, it can...
N.Ireland
Tillage: Priorities for May Bank Holiday
Getting magnesium and manganese on to spring barley crops has been highlighted as a May Bank Holiday tillage priority by...
Agri-Business
FAO: Meat Price Index up 3.2% in March
The benchmark measure of world food commodity prices increased in April, driven by higher quotations for major cereals, meat and...
Agri-Business
Horsch partners with Gepima in new forestry venture
As a company, Horsch has its roots set deeply in the tillage fields of Bavaria where the young Michael Horsch...
Arable
Forage maize – yields of 50t/ha achievable
According to the Potash Development Association (PDA) forage maize crops can deliver yields of up to 50t/ha on a fresh...
Environment
Less pesticides won’t make food production more sustainable – expert
Some weeks ago, the UK launched its Pesticides National Action Plan (NAP) 2025; its objective is to reduce pesticide usage...
Agri-Business
Global grain markets remain under pressure – AHDB
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) is reporting that global grain markets remained under pressure over recent days. Both...
Arable
Crop management update: the busiest time of the year has arrived
Tillage farmers are entering the business time of the year, with key crop management decisions required for both winter and...
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Keeping winter wheat crops disease-free
This is the time when management steps taken by tillage farmers will determine the disease status of winter wheat crops....