https://ahdb.org.uk:443/topic/crops-grassland/weedsWeedshttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/adas-summer-open-day-with-ahdb<h6>Join ADAS and AHDB at <a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/farm-excellence/hereford-monitor-farm" title="Hereford Monitor Farm">Hereford Monitor Farm</a>, Garnstone Farms,&nbsp;to see plot demonstrations and discuss crop nutrition, weed control and disease management.</h6> <p>We'll share technical updates and experts will <span>discuss each demonstration and provide insights into the wheat variety resistance ratings</span>.</p> <h2>Demonstrations will focus on:</h2> <ul> <li>Full winter wheat Recommended List with candidates</li> <li>Wheat disease management</li> <li>Crop nutrition</li> <li>Cover crop herbicide screen</li> </ul> <p>We&rsquo;ll provide refreshments and lunch, so please register in advance so we know the numbers for catering.</p>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:23:48 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/adas-summer-open-day-with-ahdbhttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/the-rise-of-resistance-lessons-for-herbicide-managementThe rise of resistance: Lessons for herbicide managementMon, 23 Feb 2026 13:48:45 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/the-rise-of-resistance-lessons-for-herbicide-managementhttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/somerset-more-from-less-making-the-most-of-your-soils<h6>Join Terrafarmer and LEAF farmers Rob Addicott and Jeremy Padfield for a practical on‑farm event digging deep into soil biology.</h6> <p>We'll assess the opportunities and potential cost saving and efficiency improvements in the latest biological fertiliser technologies.&nbsp;</p> <h2>Agenda</h2> <p><strong>10:30am Arrival and refreshments</strong></p> <p><strong>11:00am Stratton Farms background and introduction</strong></p> <p>Rob and Jeremy will outline their 2350-acre mixed farm partnership with a focus on their 440 acres of permanent pasture, red clover and herb legume leys.</p> <p>They are advocates of regular testing of nutrients and organic matter in order understand their soils and to help make their businesses more resilient and sustainable.</p> <p><strong>11:30am Terrafarmer soil biology and Stratton Farms analysis results</strong></p> <p>Terrafarmer will present the farm&rsquo;s recent soil analysis results and outline a &lsquo;What next?&rsquo; action plan, including:</p> <ul> <li>Identifying opportunities from the soil data</li> <li>Potential cost savings and efficiency gains from current biological fertiliser technologies</li> <li>Approaches to nitrogen reduction and nutrient management</li> <li>Strategies to support soil health improvement and long‑term farm productivity</li> </ul> <p><strong>12:15pm Lunch</strong></p> <p><strong>12:45pm Farm walk and Q&amp;A </strong></p> <p>The guided farm walk will provide an opportunity to see practical examples of the systems discussed, including:</p> <ul> <li>Soil structure, biology and nutrient status in different fields</li> <li>Establishment and performance of herbal leys</li> <li>Discussion around nutrient cycling, water quality and grazing management</li> <li>Demonstration of Tow &amp; Fert machinery</li> </ul> <p><strong>2:00pm Event close</strong></p> <p>This event qualifies for BASIS points.</p>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:23:30 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/somerset-more-from-less-making-the-most-of-your-soilshttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/cornwall-more-from-less-making-the-most-of-your-soils<h6>Join Terrafarmer and renowned Cornish butcher, James Kittow, for a practical on‑farm event digging deep into soil biology.</h6> <p>We will assess the opportunities and potential cost saving and efficiency improvements in the latest biological fertiliser technologies.</p> <h2>Agenda</h2> <p><strong>10.30 &ndash; Arrival and refreshments</strong></p> <p><strong>11:00 &ndash;</strong> <strong>Kilhallon Farm background and introduction</strong></p> <p>James Kittow will outline his 130‑acre suckler enterprise and butchery. He will discuss the farm&rsquo;s current focus on improving productivity on a low input grass-fed system including bale grazing, herbal leys and catch crop kale.</p> <p><strong>11.30 &ndash; Terrafarmer soil biology and Kilhallon Farm analysis results</strong></p> <p>Terrafarmer will present the farm&rsquo;s recent soil analysis results and outline a &lsquo;What next?&rsquo; action plan, including:</p> <ul> <li>Identifying opportunities from the soil data</li> <li>Potential cost savings and efficiency gains from current biological fertiliser technologies</li> <li>Approaches to nitrogen reduction and nutrient management</li> <li>Strategies to support soil health improvement and long‑term farm productivity</li> </ul> <p><strong>12:15 &ndash; Lunch </strong></p> <p><strong>12:45 &ndash; Farm walk and Q&amp;A</strong></p> <p>The guided farm walk will provide an opportunity to see practical examples of the systems discussed, including:</p> <ul> <li>Soil structure, biology and nutrient status in different fields</li> <li>Establishment and performance of herbal leys and catch crops</li> <li>Bale grazing sites and their impact on soil condition</li> <li>Discussion around nutrient cycling, water quality and grazing management</li> <li>Demonstration of Tow &amp; Fert machinery</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;<strong>14:00 - Event close</strong></p> <p>This event qualifies for BASIS points</p> <p><img src="https://projectblue.blob.core.windows.net/media/Default/Events/Beef%20&amp;%20Lamb%20events/James%20Kittow%201%20logo.jpg" alt="" width="329" height="117" /></p>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 13:31:50 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/cornwall-more-from-less-making-the-most-of-your-soilshttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/don-t-guess-test-how-to-monitor-for-pesticide-resistanceDon’t guess – test: How to monitor for pesticide resistanceThu, 22 Jan 2026 08:49:51 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/don-t-guess-test-how-to-monitor-for-pesticide-resistancehttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/the-resistance-roadshowThe Resistance Roadshow (winter 2025/26)Thu, 16 Oct 2025 07:06:00 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/the-resistance-roadshowhttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/more-potential-cases-of-glyphosate-resistance-in-italian-rye-grassMore potential cases of glyphosate resistance in Italian rye-grassThu, 21 Aug 2025 10:48:29 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/more-potential-cases-of-glyphosate-resistance-in-italian-rye-grasshttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/cereal-disease-management-your-ergot-questions-answeredCereal disease management: Your ergot questions answeredFri, 08 Aug 2025 14:00:31 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/cereal-disease-management-your-ergot-questions-answeredhttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/new-ahdb-project-to-boost-weed-competitiveness-in-sustainable-farmingNew AHDB project to boost weed competitiveness in sustainable farmingWed, 30 Jul 2025 09:40:18 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/new-ahdb-project-to-boost-weed-competitiveness-in-sustainable-farminghttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/sorting-ergot-issues-in-grain-at-harvestSorting ergot issues in grain at harvestFri, 18 Jul 2025 13:21:36 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/sorting-ergot-issues-in-grain-at-harvesthttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/ergot-management-guidance-for-cereals-strengthened-by-reviewErgot management guidance for cereals strengthened by reviewThu, 03 Jul 2025 12:58:09 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/ergot-management-guidance-for-cereals-strengthened-by-reviewhttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/adas-summer-open-day-in-collaboration-with-ahdb<h6>Join ADAS and AHDB at Hereford Monitor Farm, Garnstone Farms,&nbsp;to see plot demonstrations and discuss pests, weeds and diseases with technical updates and experts on hand.</h6> <h2>What the meeting will cover</h2> <p>Demonstrations will focus on:</p> <ul style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li>Full winter wheat Recommended List with candidates</li> <li>Wheat disease management</li> <li>Crop nutrition</li> <li>Cover crop herbicide screen</li> <li>Soil compaction</li> </ul> <p>Experts will be on hand to discuss each demonstration and provide insights into the wheat variety resistance ratings.</p> <p>We&rsquo;ll provide refreshments and lunch, so please register so we know the numbers for catering.</p> <p><a href="/farm-excellence/hereford-monitor-farm">Find out more about Hereford Monitor Farm</a></p> <p><img width="143" height="148" alt="Cereals &amp; Oilseeds Knowledge Exchange Manager, Aaron Cantrill." src="https://projectblue.blob.core.windows.net/media/Default/Staff Bio/cereals and oilseeds/Aaron Cantrill.jpg" copyright="" /></p> <p><a href="/Staff/aaron-cantrill">Aaron Cantrill, Knowledge Exchange Manager, Cereals &amp; Oilseeds</a></p> <p></p>Fri, 02 May 2025 11:05:41 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/adas-summer-open-day-in-collaboration-with-ahdbhttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/ahdb-viewpoint-the-uk-pesticides-national-action-plan-napAHDB viewpoint: The UK Pesticides National Action Plan (NAP)Fri, 28 Mar 2025 08:53:24 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/ahdb-viewpoint-the-uk-pesticides-national-action-plan-naphttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/seedbank-studies-illuminate-weed-management-at-strategic-cereal-farmSeedbank studies illuminate weed management at Strategic Cereal FarmMon, 17 Feb 2025 13:27:11 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/seedbank-studies-illuminate-weed-management-at-strategic-cereal-farmhttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/next-steps-for-managing-glyphosate-resistance-in-grass-weedsNext steps for managing glyphosate resistance in grass weedsThu, 13 Feb 2025 11:46:37 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/next-steps-for-managing-glyphosate-resistance-in-grass-weedshttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/first-case-of-glyphosate-resistance-in-a-uk-weed-italian-rye-grass-confirmedFirst case of glyphosate resistance in a UK weed (Italian rye-grass) confirmedThu, 09 Jan 2025 12:42:00 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/first-case-of-glyphosate-resistance-in-a-uk-weed-italian-rye-grass-confirmedhttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/lessons-from-strategic-cereal-farm-east-harvest-2024Lessons from Strategic Cereal Farm East (harvest 2024)Tue, 03 Dec 2024 08:29:34 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/lessons-from-strategic-cereal-farm-east-harvest-2024https://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/new-research-ideas-tackle-ipm-in-cerealsNew research ideas tackle IPM in cereals Mon, 07 Oct 2024 15:15:37 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/new-research-ideas-tackle-ipm-in-cerealshttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/why-and-how-we-monitor-cereal-contaminants-and-why-we-need-to-hear-from-youWhy and how we monitor cereal contaminants (and why we need to hear from you)Tue, 03 Sep 2024 13:25:04 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/why-and-how-we-monitor-cereal-contaminants-and-why-we-need-to-hear-from-youhttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/oilseed-rape-agronomy-as-crops-approach-floweringOilseed rape agronomy as crops approach floweringFri, 08 Mar 2024 15:36:26 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/oilseed-rape-agronomy-as-crops-approach-flowering