Crops & Grasslandhttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/topic/crops-grasslandCrops & GrasslandHow dry soil affects sclerotinia infection risks in oilseed rapehttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/how-dry-soil-affects-sclerotinia-infection-risks-in-oilseed-rapeHow dry soil affects sclerotinia infection risks in oilseed rapeTue, 08 Apr 2025 10:00:06 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/how-dry-soil-affects-sclerotinia-infection-risks-in-oilseed-rapeForage for Knowledge is back for the 2025 grass-growing seasonhttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/forage-for-knowledge-is-back-for-the-2025-grass-growing-seasonForage for Knowledge is back for the 2025 grass-growing seasonFri, 04 Apr 2025 13:40:09 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/forage-for-knowledge-is-back-for-the-2025-grass-growing-seasonHas the winter wheat yellow rust population shifted?https://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/has-the-winter-wheat-yellow-rust-population-shiftedHas the winter wheat yellow rust population shifted?Thu, 03 Apr 2025 13:23:00 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/has-the-winter-wheat-yellow-rust-population-shiftedHow to use fungicide performance data to control crop diseaseshttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/how-to-use-fungicide-performance-data-to-control-crop-diseasesHow to use fungicide performance data to control crop diseasesWed, 02 Apr 2025 14:15:30 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/how-to-use-fungicide-performance-data-to-control-crop-diseases2025 Planting and Variety Survey needs your help to report early!https://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/2025-planting-and-variety-survey-needs-your-help-to-report-early2025 Planting and Variety Survey needs your help to report early!Tue, 01 Apr 2025 12:42:53 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/2025-planting-and-variety-survey-needs-your-help-to-report-earlyRecommended Lists (RL) variety open day: Fifehttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/recommended-lists-rl-variety-open-day-fife<h6>How do different AHDB Recommended Lists varieties perform in the field, and what can experts reveal about their potential? </h6>
<p data-block-id="13f934a2-72a6-4f1a-9332-fc013529df54" data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><span data-teams="true">Our RL variety open days are your chance to hear non-commercialised insights on all the RL varieties and what they have to offer.</span></p>
<p data-block-id="d2924271-f52e-4c4f-889c-ed4900faa117">We will also be giving the latest updates on the <a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/Planting-and-variety-survey">Planting Variety Survey</a>, the 2025 harvest outlook for Scotland, our future varietal blend research, and an update from your Scotland Knowledge Exchange Manager (KEM) on the baselining pilot.</p>
<h2 data-block-id="d2924271-f52e-4c4f-889c-ed4900faa117">This event will cover</h2>
<ul>
<li><strong>Exclusive trial plot experience</strong>: Get an up-close look at how varieties perform in the field, hear firsthand insights from the end users, and discover what’s coming next in RL trials for the upcoming season</li>
<li><strong>Varietal blends research unveiled</strong>: Georgia Hassel (IPM) will dive into our upcoming trials in potential variety selections and testing requirements for blends and discuss previous barley research project results</li>
<li><strong>2025 harvest outlook</strong>: Olivia Bonser (E&A) will give us the first insights into the Planting and Variety Survey, what’s happening in the grain markets, and the Scottish outlook for this coming harvest</li>
<li><strong>Baselining pilot insights</strong>: Hear from your Scotland KEM, Adrian James, on the latest findings on the baselining pilot and what lies ahead for the project</li>
</ul>
<h2>Choose a timeslot</h2>
<p data-block-id="850267f1-9ec6-492d-9eb5-0427d3450f45" data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Don’t miss this chance to see the future of farming in action. Book your space for either the morning or afternoon session now!</p>
<ul>
<li>Morning session: 10:00am – 12:30pm</li>
<li>Afternoon session: 1:00pm – 3.30pm</li>
</ul>
<p data-block-id="0d8d5269-42d8-4781-a241-14b4c07d95c4" data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Lunch will be provided. <span>Basis and NRoSO points are available for this event.</span></p>
<p data-block-id="0d8d5269-42d8-4781-a241-14b4c07d95c4" data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><span></span></p>
<p data-block-id="0d8d5269-42d8-4781-a241-14b4c07d95c4" data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><span><img src="https://projectblue.blob.core.windows.net/media/Default/Staff%20Bio/cereals%20and%20oilseeds/Adrian%20James.jpg" alt="" width="176" height="235" /></span></p>
<p><a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/Staff/adrian-james">Adrian James, Knowledge Exchange Manager - Cereals & Oilseeds</a></p>Mon, 31 Mar 2025 13:36:32 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/recommended-lists-rl-variety-open-day-fifeRecommended Lists (RL) variety open day: Cambridgeshirehttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/recommended-lists-rl-variety-open-day-cambridgeshire<h6>How do AHDB Recommended Lists (RL) varieties perform in the field, and what can experts reveal about their potential? </h6>
<p><span data-teams="true">Our RL variety open days are your chance to hear non-commercialised insights on all the RL varieties and what they have to offer.</span></p>
<p>We will also bring brand new findings from our Ergot Management Review and the <a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/Planting-and-variety-survey">Planting and Variety Survey</a>. Come along to learn what the 2025 harvest outlook is for your region.</p>
<h2>Choose a timeslot</h2>
<ul>
<li>Morning session: 10:00am – 12:30pm, lunch at the end</li>
<li>Afternoon session: 1:00pm – 3.30pm, lunch on arrival</li>
</ul>
<h2>This event will cover</h2>
<ul>
<li><strong>Exclusive trial plot experience</strong>: Get an up-close look at how varieties perform in the field, listen to first-hand insights from the end users, and discover what’s in store for RL trials in the upcoming season</li>
<li><strong>New ergot management unlocked</strong>: Kristina Grenz (Integrated Pest Management) will share the latest guidelines, how to minimise ergot risks, and explore key research gaps in the future of ergot management</li>
<li><strong>2025 harvest outlook</strong>: Millie Askew from the Economics and Analysis team will give us the first insights from our Planting and Variety Survey, what this could mean for UK grain supplies going forward, and a regional outlook for this coming harvest</li>
<li><strong>Baselining pilot insights</strong>: Hear from your regional Knowledge Exchange Manager, Molly Bampton, on the latest findings in the baselining pilot and what lies ahead for the project</li>
</ul>
<p>Lunch will be provided, but please book your space to guarantee your spot.</p>
<p>Basis & NRoSO points are available for this event.</p>
<p>Don’t miss this chance to see the future of farming in action. Book your space for either the morning or afternoon session now.</p>
<p></p>
<p><img width="329" height="329" alt="A headshot of Molly Bampton" src="https://projectblue.blob.core.windows.net/media/Default/Staff Bio/cereals and oilseeds/A headshot of Molly Bampton.JPG" copyright="AHDB" /></p>
<p><a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/Staff/molly-bampton">Molly Bampton, Knowledge Engagement Manager</a></p>
<p></p>
<p><img width="328" height="338" alt="Amy Catling Knowledge Exchange Manager outside" src="https://projectblue.blob.core.windows.net/media/Default/Staff Bio/Amy Catling Knowledge Exchange Manager (Cereals Oilseeds) outdoors.JPG" copyright="AHDB" /></p>
<p><a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/Staff/amy-catling">Amy Catling, Senior Knowledge Engagement Manager</a> </p>Mon, 31 Mar 2025 09:16:35 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/recommended-lists-rl-variety-open-day-cambridgeshireAHDB viewpoint: The UK Pesticides National Action Plan (NAP)https://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-napLeverton Monitor Farm: Summer Farm Walkhttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/leverton-monitor-farm-summer-farm-walk<h6>Join us for our end-of-season summer farm walk hosted by Joe Vickers to look at the cropping for harvest 2025 with stimulating discussions around the season so far.</h6>
<h2>This meeting will cover</h2>
<ul>
<li>Cropping 2025 and harvest outlook</li>
<li>Reflecting on the first year as an <a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/monitor-farms">AHDB Monitor Farm</a></li>
<li>What's next for Hurns End Farm in 2025/26</li>
</ul>
<p>This meeting is free to attend, but please <a href="https://commsahdborguk.ctml2.com/ahdblz/EventMgr_ShowEvent1.aspx?eID=3417 ">register</a> so we can organise catering.</p>
<p>Please bring suitable footwear and clothing for a field walk.</p>
<p>BASIS and NRoSO points will be available for attending.</p>
<p><a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/farm-excellence/lincolnshire-monitor-farm">Find out more about Leverton Monitor Farm</a></p>
<p><img src="https://projectblue.blob.core.windows.net/media/Default/Staff%20Bio/cereals%20and%20oilseeds/A%20headshot%20of%20Molly%20Bampton.JPG" alt="" width="216" height="216" /></p>
<p><a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/Staff/molly-bampton">Molly Bampton, Knowledge Exchange Manager - Cereals & Oilseeds</a></p>Wed, 26 Mar 2025 10:37:29 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/leverton-monitor-farm-summer-farm-walkBingham Monitor Farm: Summer farm walkhttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/bingham-monitor-farm-summer-farm-walk<h6>Join us for our end-of-season summer farm walk hosted by Joe Fisher to l<span>ook at the cropping for harvest 2025 with stimulating discussions around the season so far.</span></h6>
<h2>This event will cover</h2>
<ul>
<li>Cropping 2025: SFI, Wildfarmed crops and quinoa</li>
<li>Reflecting on the season so far and harvest outlook</li>
<li>What's next for Manor Farm in 2025/26</li>
</ul>
<p>This meeting is free to attend, but please <a href="https://commsahdborguk.ctml2.com/ahdblz/EventMgr_ShowEvent1.aspx?eID=3416 ">register</a> so we can organise catering.</p>
<p>Please bring suitable footwear and clothing for a field walk.</p>
<p>BASIS and NRoSO points will be available for attending.</p>
<p><a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/farm-excellence/bingham-monitor-farm">Find out more about Bingham Monitor Farm</a></p>
<p></p>
<p><img src="https://projectblue.blob.core.windows.net/media/Default/Staff%20Bio/cereals%20and%20oilseeds/A%20headshot%20of%20Molly%20Bampton.JPG" alt="" width="228" height="228" /></p>
<p><a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/Staff/molly-bampton">Molly Bampton, Knowledge Exchange Manager - Cereals & Oilseeds</a></p>
<p></p>Wed, 26 Mar 2025 10:10:01 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/bingham-monitor-farm-summer-farm-walkBuckinghamshire & Bedfordshire Monitor Farm: Final meeting and summer farm walkhttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/buckinghamshire-bedfordshire-monitor-farm-final-meeting-and-summer-farm-walk<h6>Join us for a final meeting and farm walk hosted by Will MacLennan to look at the cropping for harvest 2025 with stimulating discussions around the season so far.</h6>
<h2>This meeting will cover</h2>
<ul>
<li>Cropping 2025 and harvest outlook</li>
<li>The past 3 years of Will's Monitor Farm journey</li>
<li>What's next for Dollars Grove Farm</li>
</ul>
<p>This meeting is free to attend, but please <a href="https://commsahdborguk.ctml2.com/ahdblz/EventMgr_ShowEvent1.aspx?eID=3415">register</a> so we can organise catering.</p>
<p>Please bring suitable footwear and clothing for a field walk.</p>
<p>BASIS and NRoSO points will be available for attending.</p>
<p><a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/farm-excellence/buckinghamshire-bedfordshire-monitor-farm">Find out more about Buckinghamshire & Bedfordshire Monitor Farm</a></p>
<p></p>
<p><img src="https://projectblue.blob.core.windows.net/media/Default/Staff%20Bio/cereals%20and%20oilseeds/A%20headshot%20of%20Molly%20Bampton.JPG" alt="" width="181" height="181" /></p>
<p><a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/Staff/molly-bampton">Molly Bampton, Knowledge Exchange Manager - Cereals & Oilseeds</a></p>Wed, 26 Mar 2025 09:57:37 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/buckinghamshire-bedfordshire-monitor-farm-final-meeting-and-summer-farm-walkNew winter wheat initiatives to add value to RL and RB209 datahttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/new-winter-wheat-initiatives-to-add-value-to-rl-and-rb209-dataNew winter wheat initiatives to add value to RL and RB209 dataMon, 24 Mar 2025 11:02:32 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/new-winter-wheat-initiatives-to-add-value-to-rl-and-rb209-dataHow to use wheat varieties to reduce fungicide intensityhttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/how-to-use-wheat-varieties-to-reduce-fungicide-intensityHow to use wheat varieties to reduce fungicide intensityWed, 19 Mar 2025 12:05:48 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/how-to-use-wheat-varieties-to-reduce-fungicide-intensityGrazing outlook for 2025 – Can this be a better year?https://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/grazing-outlook-for-2025-can-this-be-a-better-yearGrazing outlook for 2025 – Can this be a better year?Wed, 19 Mar 2025 10:33:14 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/grazing-outlook-for-2025-can-this-be-a-better-yearNorfolk farmer changing practices to build resilience and increase profitabilityhttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/norfolk-farmer-changing-practices-to-build-resilience-and-increase-profitabilityNorfolk farmer changing practices to build resilience and increase profitabilityMon, 17 Mar 2025 10:45:36 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/norfolk-farmer-changing-practices-to-build-resilience-and-increase-profitabilityRB209 review: Main findings and next stepshttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/rb209-review-main-findings-and-next-stepsRB209 review: Main findings and next stepsThu, 13 Mar 2025 11:23:58 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/rb209-review-main-findings-and-next-stepsNitrogen management in RL trialshttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/nitrogen-management-in-rl-trialsNitrogen management in RL trialsThu, 06 Mar 2025 16:01:22 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/nitrogen-management-in-rl-trialsScotland crops webinarhttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/scotland-crops-webinar<h6>Join AHDB experts and Scottish agronomists in this webinar dedicated to the latest agronomy news in Scotland.</h6>
<h2 style="text-align: left;">What to expect from the webinar</h2>
<p>Scotland KEM Adrian James will be joined by Georgia Hassell, AHDB crop protection scientist, who will have the latest fungicide performance data.</p>
<p>AHDB agronomist Emma Willis and a Scotland-based agronomist will discuss:</p>
<ul>
<li>What’s currently going on in the field</li>
<li>The condition of crops</li>
<li>What to be looking out for</li>
<li>What jobs are coming up</li>
</ul>
<p>Growers will have opportunities to ask questions throughout.</p>
<p>Finally, AHDB Senior Analyst (Cereals & Oilseeds), Olivia Bonser, will look at the latest grain and oilseed market trends affecting Scotland, and where there is money to be made.</p>
<p>Again, levy payers will have the opportunity to get their questions answered by Olivia on what the prospects are for the next few months in the grain markets.</p>
<p>Register your place today using the booking link provided.</p>
<p> </p>Thu, 06 Mar 2025 09:33:57 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/scotland-crops-webinarNew project set to predict nutrient release from cover cropshttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/new-project-set-to-predict-nutrient-release-from-cover-cropsNew project set to predict nutrient release from cover cropsWed, 05 Mar 2025 08:35:38 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/new-project-set-to-predict-nutrient-release-from-cover-cropsGetting real with Integrated Pest Managementhttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/getting-real-with-integrated-pest-management<h6>Join the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) teams from AHDB, NFUS and The Voluntary Initiative on farm to discover how to get much more out of your IPM plan.</h6>
<p>IPM is going to become a major part of the new Scottish agricultural policy. So, attend this event to ensure you get ahead of the rest.</p>
<h2>The meeting will cover</h2>
<ul>
<li>What does best practice look like?</li>
<li>Harvest hygiene – Kristina Grenz, AHDB</li>
<li>Disease pressures</li>
<li>Predators and beneficiaries – Laura James, AHDB</li>
</ul>
<p>Throughout the afternoon, you will have the opportunity to discuss how and why to use IPM with experts as well as networking with fellow farmers.</p>
<p>There will also – weather permitting – be a short farm walk at the end of the afternoon to discover some of the things host farmer Alistair Stewart is up to and how he utilises IPM on his farm.</p>
<p>The meeting will be followed by a barbecue.</p>
<p>Basis and NRoSo points will be available for this event.</p>
<p><img width="170" height="62" alt="Blue and green NFU Scotland logo." src="https://projectblue.blob.core.windows.net/media/Default/Events/Cereals/2025/Colour logo - small .jpg" /> <img width="170" height="76" alt="Voluntary Initiative blue and green logo." src="https://projectblue.blob.core.windows.net/media/Default/Events/Cereals/2025/VI logo landscape Colour IPM Strap transparent.jpg" /></p>Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:43:33 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/getting-real-with-integrated-pest-management