disease resistance

Around this time last year I sowed Samson stubble turnip and Massif maincrop turnip. They were grazed by dry ewe lambs I was keeping as replacements and I was happy with how they performed. They grazed the Samson in November and December and the Massif in January to March. I tried to get...

Introducing a New Generation of Hybrid Barley For over two decades, Syngenta has been at the forefront of hybrid barley breeding, cultivating innovative varieties from our facility in Market Stainton, Lincolnshire. Our latest offering, SY QUANTOCK, represents the culmination of this extensive...

Written by janineadamson from CPM Magazine Niab has awarded its 2025 Variety Cup to winter oat Mascani, honouring the variety’s longevity following 21 years in the UK marketplace. Mascani, bred by IBERS – Aberystwyth and marketed by Senova in the UK, is favoured by the milling industry. It was...

Hi I had a terrible hail storm passing through a few days ago. My bean field really took a hit. A lot of the leaves were knocked off the plant. Before the storm I could barely see the ground. Should I do a fungicide spray now? Do you think the plants will recover and produce a yield?

Boost winter feed efficiency with high-energy stubble turnips Looking for a reliable, cost-effective feed solution this autumn and winter? Stubble turnips are a proven, high-yielding option that deliver serious results. Stubble turnips are a great crop to grow if you’re looking to produce some...

For UK farmers looking to diversify their cattle breeds, improve pasture resilience, or introduce heritage genetics into their herd, the Highland breed continues to grow in appeal. With their distinctive shaggy coats, robust health, and docile nature, Highland cattle — particularly a...

Written by Rachel Birch from Agriland Scientists and breeders across the globe have joined forces on a new $27.4 million ‘Global Methane Genetics Initiative’ designed to breed low-methane livestock across four continents. The Animal Breeding and Genomics group, in collaboration with the...

ADOPT Fund: guidance now available for innovation funding Written by Andrew Powley The agri-tech sector and embracing new technologies are central to farmers meeting future challenges while enhancing their business resilience. One part of this is the ADOPT Fund, which will commit up to...

Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland It is now apparent that significant changes are taking place within the UK’s population of yellow rust fungi. Recent reports from Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) recommended list (RL) trial sites in the northeast of England...

Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) has highlighted the role for wheat varieties with improved resistance to disease. The reality is that varieties with higher levels of disease resistance allow greater flexibility in fungicide...

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Coming soon: grants for equipment, technology and innovation Written by The Team Today, Steve Reed, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, announced new opportunities to apply for productivity grants in 2025. Grants will be offered through: The Farming Equipment and...

Written by Rachel Birch from Agriland New research by John Innes Centre has discovered a biological mechanism in plants that make plant roots more receptive towards beneficial soil microbes, thus reducing the need for inorganic fertilisers. The discovery was published in weekly science...

I’m a student at the University of California working on a research project with my university. We’re exploring how synthetic biology could help solve real world problems in agriculture, and I’d love to hear directly from farmers about the biggest challenges you face. Whether it’s soil health...

A New Benchmark for Spring Oats Elsoms Introduce Caledon New to the Elsoms portfolio, Caledon is now the highest-yielding spring oat variety on the 2025/26 AHDB Recommended List (RL). Combining exceptional agronomic performance, disease resistance, and milling quality, Caledon has the...

Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF Utilising synergistic activity between two foliar biostimulants could help cereal crops to overcome nutrient deficiencies and bounce back from adverse autumn conditions. CPM finds out more. “This is how to achieve return on investment –...

Written by janineadamson from CPM Magazine A new partnership between Bayer and Niab will see researchers embark on a series of innovative projects. The work is focussing on the exploitation of genetic diversity in wheat, control of flowering in strawberry, root symbiosis in wheat, and...

Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine As winter rolls in and some seed is still yet to meet the drill, CPM explores how late is too late for winter drilling and the importance of flexibility when it comes to spring cropping too. “There’s absolutely no reason why, if you have the...

Written by Daisy Bury from CPM Magazine Download PDF From varieties with mass appeal to niche options targeting specific markets, all has now been revealed from the AHDB in terms of its 2025/26 Recommended Lists for cereals and oilseeds. CPM takes a look at the latest additions. By Janine...

Written by janineadamson from CPM Magazine Limagrain has scored two new pulse additions to the PGRO Descriptive List – spring bean LG Eagle and combining pea LG Corvet. LG Eagle joins as the joint highest yielding spring bean at 110% yield (as % control). During both Limagrain and DL trials...