Crops & Grassland

29 September 2021

The 2021 forecast has been refined, partly in response to industry concerns that the service had become disconnected from field realities.

24 September 2021

Liming in September is standard practice to ensure good germination of an autumn reseed. But grazing managers need to remember that calcium* is needed on the platform throughout the growing season.

4 January 2022

Disease ratings have declined for many winter wheat varieties, with the largest declines in varieties with Cougar in their parentages.

17 September 2021

Charlie Russell is Estate Factor and Farms Manager for Glenapp – a rural business near Stranraer where one of the challenges is usually to cope with over 1,500 mm annual rainfall, and this year turned into coping with a six-week drought.

29 January 2026

Find out how we deliver AHDB agronomy information

12 December 2022

A structured way to monitor soil health is being delivered by a five-year research programme.

10 September 2021

How to identify and manage broad-leaved weeds based on an understanding of their biology.

9 September 2021

The 2021-22 DGE programme aims to recruit anyone looking to develop their knowledge, skills and competence to produce and utilise grazed grass and silage to help support levy payers.

9 September 2021

How to identify and manage grass weeds based on an understanding of their biology.

20 November 2023

Find out how to identify and control this UK broad-leaved weed.

20 November 2023

Find out how to identify and control this UK broad-leaved weed.

20 August 2021

Tips for getting the best out of grassland this autumn

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