Weeds

The darkside of resistance: The fightback starts here

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:55:10 GMT

Resistance is one of the most significant threats to arable production.

This winter, AHDB and The Voluntary Initiative unite to deliver the latest thinking on tackling pest, weed and disease resistance – helping you drive productivity, profitability and resistance management on farm.
Hear from industry experts at SRUC, The Voluntary Initiative, AHDB and more.

What will we cover?

Gain the knowledge, tools and confidence needed to manage pest, weed and disease resistance across your whole farm business
Resistance management of pests, weeds & diseases in arable crops
What’s the purpose of resistance management
How to balance productivity, profitability, risk and resistance for your businesses
How to identify resistance, interpret evidence and data
Practical on-farm solutions and what can be done to avoid or manage resistance
Q&A opportunity with leading experts
Gain 3 BASIS points. NROSO points TBC

This event will run from 10:30am – 2:30pm. Lunch and refreshments will be provided throughout.

Adrian James
Knowledge Exchange Manager – Cereals & Oilseeds

Summer farm walk: North Essex Monitor Farm

Tue, 26 May 2026 13:41:43 GMT

Postponed

Please note, this event has been postponed and will not be taking place on Friday 3 July.

Look out for details of the rescheduled event.

Join us at Shore Hall Estate for a farm walk and discussion focused on the role of break crops within the rotation.

What we will cover

Take a look around the farm to assess current crop performance
Discuss the practical and financial benefits of different break crop options and explore how they can support weed, pest and disease management, soil health, and overall farm resilience
Share experiences, discuss current challenges, and hear different perspectives on making break crops work within modern arable systems

This meeting is free to attend, but please register so we can organise catering.

BASIS and NRoSO points will be available for attending.

Please bring suitable footwear and clothing for a field walk.

Amy Catling
Interim Head of Engagement – Cereals & Oilseeds

Put soil first to support crop protection benefits

Wed, 20 May 2026 07:39:50 GMT

Put soil first to support crop protection benefits

Why are high doses bad news for fungicide resistance?

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:05:44 GMT

Why are high doses bad news for fungicide resistance?

ADAS Summer Open Day with AHDB

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:23:48 GMT

Join ADAS and AHDB at Hereford Monitor Farm, Garnstone Farms, to see plot demonstrations and discuss crop nutrition, weed control and disease management.

We'll share technical updates and experts will discuss each demonstration and provide insights into the wheat variety resistance ratings.

Demonstrations will focus on:

Full winter wheat Recommended List with candidates
Wheat disease management
Crop nutrition
Cover crop herbicide screen

We’ll provide refreshments and lunch, so please register in advance so we know the numbers for catering.

Aaron Cantrill
Knowledge Exchange Manager – Cereals & Oilseeds

The rise of resistance: Lessons for herbicide management

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:48:45 GMT

The rise of resistance: Lessons for herbicide management

Somerset: More from less – making the most of your soils

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:23:30 GMT

Join Terrafarmer and LEAF farmers Rob Addicott and Jeremy Padfield for a practical on‑farm event digging deep into soil biology.

We'll assess the opportunities and potential cost saving and efficiency improvements in the latest biological fertiliser technologies.

Agenda

10:30am Arrival and refreshments

11:00am Stratton Farms background and introduction

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.

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.

11:30am Terrafarmer soil biology and Stratton Farms analysis results

Terrafarmer will present the farm’s recent soil analysis results and outline a ‘What next?’ action plan, including:

Identifying opportunities from the soil data
Potential cost savings and efficiency gains from current biological fertiliser technologies
Approaches to nitrogen reduction and nutrient management
Strategies to support soil health improvement and long‑term farm productivity

12:15pm Lunch

12:45pm Farm walk and Q&A

The guided farm walk will provide an opportunity to see practical examples of the systems discussed, including:

Soil structure, biology and nutrient status in different fields
Establishment and performance of herbal leys
Discussion around nutrient cycling, water quality and grazing management
Demonstration of Tow & Fert machinery

2:00pm Event close

This event qualifies for BASIS points.

Cornwall: More from less - making the most of your soils

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 13:31:50 GMT

Join Terrafarmer and renowned Cornish butcher, James Kittow, for a practical on‑farm event digging deep into soil biology.

We will assess the opportunities and potential cost saving and efficiency improvements in the latest biological fertiliser technologies.

Agenda

10.30 – Arrival and refreshments

11:00 – Kilhallon Farm background and introduction

James Kittow will outline his 130‑acre suckler enterprise and butchery. He will discuss the farm’s current focus on improving productivity on a low input grass-fed system including bale grazing, herbal leys and catch crop kale.

11.30 – Terrafarmer soil biology and Kilhallon Farm analysis results

Terrafarmer will present the farm’s recent soil analysis results and outline a ‘What next?’ action plan, including:

Identifying opportunities from the soil data
Potential cost savings and efficiency gains from current biological fertiliser technologies
Approaches to nitrogen reduction and nutrient management
Strategies to support soil health improvement and long‑term farm productivity

12:15 – Lunch

12:45 – Farm walk and Q&A

The guided farm walk will provide an opportunity to see practical examples of the systems discussed, including:

Soil structure, biology and nutrient status in different fields
Establishment and performance of herbal leys and catch crops
Bale grazing sites and their impact on soil condition
Discussion around nutrient cycling, water quality and grazing management
Demonstration of Tow & Fert machinery

14:00 - Event close

This event qualifies for BASIS points

Don’t guess – test: How to monitor for pesticide resistance

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 08:49:51 GMT

Don’t guess – test: How to monitor for pesticide resistance

The Resistance Roadshow (winter 2025/26)

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 07:06:00 GMT

The Resistance Roadshow (winter 2025/26)

More potential cases of glyphosate resistance in Italian rye-grass

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 10:48:29 GMT

More potential cases of glyphosate resistance in Italian rye-grass

Next steps for managing glyphosate resistance in grass weeds

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 11:46:37 GMT

Next steps for managing glyphosate resistance in grass weeds

Recommended Lists for cereals and oilseeds (RL) review (2022–2023)

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 09:56:00 GMT

Recommended Lists for cereals and oilseeds (RL) review (2022–2023)

Put stewardship at the heart of glyphosate use, says WRAG

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 14:07:29 GMT

Put stewardship at the heart of glyphosate use, says WRAG

The growing challenge of herbicide resistant Italian rye-grass

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 14:30:16 GMT

The growing challenge of herbicide resistant Italian rye-grass

Use brome maps to target weed control

Mon, 09 May 2022 14:23:12 GMT

Use brome maps to target weed control

Oilseed rape conference

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 10:28:00 GMT

Oilseed rape conference

Weed research for cereals and oilseeds

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 15:44:44 GMT

Weed research for cereals and oilseeds

AHDB Agronomy Conference and Agronomists' Induction events

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 15:26:00 GMT

AHDB Agronomy Conference and Agronomists' Induction events

How to identify broad-leaved weeds in arable fields

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 11:10:39 GMT

How to identify broad-leaved weeds in arable fields