Content related to the topic: field-vegetables

8 February 2021

How do slugs damage crops?

Slugs are a primary pest in many field crops, affecting both yield and quality

8 February 2021

What conditions favour slugs?

Find out about the environmental factors that favour slug activity

8 February 2021

What are the main slug species of UK crops?

How to identify the main slug species in field crops

4 September 2020

Management of farmland birds on vegetable farms

This factsheet aims to assist growers in benefiting farmland bird populations

4 September 2020

Soil Nitrogen Supply for Field vegetables

This factsheet reports on the findings of a project investigating the best practice for predicting Soil Nitrogen Supply (SNS). The project aimed to achieve consensus across the industry on best practice for the estimation of SNS.

3 September 2020

Green manures – species selection

Green manures, also referred to as fertility building crops, may be broadly defined as crops grown for the benefit of the soil. There is a wide range of species that can be drawn upon, each with their particular qualities and this factsheet aims to help growers select the most appropriate green manures to fit various roles.

3 September 2020

Green manures – implications of economic and environmental benefits on rotational management

Green manures, also referred to as fertility building crops, may broadly be defined as crops grown for the benefit of the soil. This factsheet aims to help growers appreciate the financial implications of their use and the potential for computer models to help integrate them effectively into rotations.

28 April 2021

Using flowering seed mixes to improve farmland biodiversity

When sowing field margins and other useful farmland, growers must choose flowering seed mixes that attract pollinators as well as natural enemies of crop pests.

9 March 2026

When will aphids fly this year? (aphid forecasts)

Suction trap aphid data and weather data is used to forecast aphid activity

23 January 2026

Clubroot is patchy, diverse and requires targeted treatment

Guidance to help farmers map clubroot pressures and identify management options, which include targeted treatment at problematic patches, has been updated.

29 September 2026

The UK aphid monitoring network

Found out about a network of traps providing regional information on aphid species and numbers.

29 September 2026

The Weed Resistance Action Group (WRAG)

This web page hosts the latest guidance from the Weed Resistance Action Group (WRAG).