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Some European markets for high value vegetable seeds have banned the use of diquat, used to desiccate crops. In this episode of Cut the Crop, FAR researcher Nick Davies tells Anna Heslop that while there is no agronomic reason to use something else, alternatives are being trialled so growers have an option if a ban is implemented.
FAR’s biggest annual event of the year, CROPS, is being held at the Chertsey Arable Research Site on Wednesday November 27. In this episode of Cut the Crop, FAR’s Communications Manager Anna Heslop says the range of topics covered means there is something for everyone.
Published 11/16/24
By factoring in soil-available nitrogen when making fertiliser decisions, maize growers can save money on input costs as well as benefit the environment. In this episode of Cut the Crop, FAR senior environment researcher Abie Horrocks says trials show no maize yield or quality differences when...
Published 11/09/24