Technical Training

Discover where fungicide spend delivers the strongest returns. Insights from NIAB, AHDB and Ceres farm data reveal why and where timings drive yield and how to match spend to crop potential.

Yellow and brown rust remain key threats in UK wheat this spring. Explore the latest disease pressure insights, watch‑list updates and practical fungicide strategies to stay ahead in 2026.

This month's Agronomy Club covered current status of yellow and brown rusts, septoria considerations, fungicide timings, products and applications, and current nitrogen supply and demand.

This Skills Webinar from Lancrop Laboratories provides an overview of smart nutrition and soil analysis practices, fundamentals of soil chemistry and nutrient management, the role of soil organic matter and biology in nutrient cycling, Lancrop's analysis of organic inputs and crop tissues and much more. Insights from Lancrop's large dataset provides unique insight into the state of UK soils across arable and grassland soils, and fundamentally where we need to spend time and effort on nutrition.

Sugar beet growers are heading into a season where margins are tight, risks are shifting, and every agronomic decision counts. From early nutrition and weed control to managing rising nematode pressure and new pest challenges, the crops that succeed will be those guided by sharp, well‑timed decisions. This overview lifts the lid on the key pressures shaping 2026 and the practical tactics that can help keep crops clean, competitive and profitable.

Choosing a suitable site, preparing soils early, and keeping ahead of weeds all help set up a strong, even maize crop. As soils warm and drilling nears, being aware of how pH, soil condition, past pest issues and early nutrition affect early growth can make the difference between a crop that gets away well and one that lags behind.

This month, we covered maize and sugar beet agronomy, provided an update on wheat dwarf virus, reviewed the current condition of bean crops, and discussed practical management options for chocolate spot. We also briefly outlined what is currently known about the potential implications of EU–UK dynamic alignment.

Biostimulants are gaining momentum in agriculture as innovative tools to potentially boost crop health, resilience, and yield. But what exactly are they, how do they work, and what hurdles remain before they become mainstream on UK farms?  What Are Biostimulants?  Biostimulants are substances or microorganisms applied to plants, seeds, or soil to enhance nutrition efficiency, stress tolerance, and […]

Variable Rate Nitrogen is suggested and spoken about frequently, offering growers improvements in nitrogen-use efficiency and smarter in-season decisions. What actually is it, how can it be used alongside NDVI, and where do the real benefits actually come from?