Crops & Grassland

3 February 2025

Here are the pros and cons associated with the decision to either incorporate or sell straw.

30 January 2025

Italian rye-grass is a weed of autumn-sown crops and is more competitive than black-grass.

30 April 2025

This definitive guide to arable weeds in the UK contains full colour photographs for identification plus information on life cycles, location, biology and management

8 February 2023

Relying solely on herbicides for control of black-grass is not sustainable in the long term because of increasing resistance. This publication provides information on non-chemical control.

12 January 2024

The best approach to weed management depends on the weed species present.

23 September 2025

How to improve weed management in a rotation dominated by autumn-sown crops.

12 November 2025

Maintain glyphosate's efficacy by following these WRAG/AHDB guidelines.

28 November 2023

As grass-weed herbicide options in oats are limited, it is especially important to use integrated pest management (IPM).

31 January 2023

Populations of herbicide-resistant broad-leaved weeds are increasing in the UK. If you suspect resistance, collect seed samples for testing.

10 May 2024

This insect is rarely abundant enough to warrant treatment

24 July 2025

The encyclopaedia provides at-a-glance information on the pests and natural enemies associated with cropping systems.

17 September 2021

A sporadic pest, saddle gall midge can reduce cereal yields through larval feeding and weakened stems.

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