This report reviews the most important scenarios that could affect the availability of pesticides on cereals and oilseed rape. It looks at the effects of the losses of pesticides on the weeds, pests and diseases they control and the impact this would have on agricultural production. Alternative strategies for control and future research needs are identified.
Link to full report: http://www.hgca.com/publink.aspx?id=5850
Award-winning young farmer at HGCA conference
On-farm management of nitrogen for milling wheat will be tackled by award-winning young farmer James Price at this year's HGCA/nabim Milling Wheat Conference on 25 February.
HGCA survey shows cereal quality improvement on 2008 results