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Written by Charlotte Cunningham from CPM Magazine Potato crops have paid a heavy penalty as a result of this summer’s record-breaking temperatures and drought, though biostimulant-treated plants appear to have fared better, according to Syngenta trials. First digs from this year’s Quantis...

Has anyone been able to get a price for cereal seed yet this year?

Biodiversity Sensor (left) and EDAPHOLOG soil insect sensor (right) will be showcased at Fields of Innovation 2022 From biodiversity sensing to soil insect awareness, Syngenta is helping growers about field health at Fields of Innovation. If you’re going to Fields of Innovation September 27–29...

These enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) samples are used to test seeds for the presence of Cucumber green mottle mosaic virus. Seed free of bacteria, viruses and fungi is the foundation of a healthy crop, rigorous testing by Syngenta helps ensure high-quality seed for growers. Syngenta...

Biodiversity is on everyone’s agenda these days and for a good reason. For the past couple of years media has been full of stories about insect decline, fewer insects on car windows in the summer and problems getting enough pollinators for agricultural crops. According to the 2019 Global Risks...

Image source: Reaktor SpaceLab The inventors behind 17 agri-tech solutions will present their ground-breaking technologies at this year’s virtual World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit. The featured start-ups have worked to tackle some of the biggest challenges in farming, with technologies ranging...

Written by cpm from CPM Magazine Download PDF New trials conducted by ADAS indicate that hybrid barley has a lower economic optimum for nitrogen, offering growers the possibility of applying less and maintaining yields. CPM finds out more. These results should provide a level of confidence to...

Fertile soil is the foundation of sustainable agriculture. But poor farming practices and extreme weather lead to erosion and infertility. In Eastern Russia, we are helping farmers switch from traditional plowing to new techniques that preserve soil and increase growers’ yields. Working with...

CIO and CDO Feroz Sheikh is helping transform farmers’ lives through AgTech, and promoting nature positive, regenerative agriculture practices. AgTech is a sector unlike any other. It involves the digitalisation of a lot of physical assets and typically spans over very vast, remote environments...

Addressing the challenges of climate change requires global collaboration and local action. According to the Climate Clock nonprofit, the world now has little over six years to achieve net zero emissions and rein in the creeping rise in average temperatures. Traditional agricultural activities...

A new ADAS report indicates that the inclusion of folpet into wheat fungicide programmes consistently provides yield and margin benefits by improving septoria control. The report, which was commissioned by ADAMA and Syngenta, evaluated the effect of adding the multi-site fungicide, folpet, to...

Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland Syngenta wants cereal growers to invest in the company’s hybrid barley varieties? There’s nothing new in that. However, I feel that the company’s justification of hybrids on the back of the recent ADAS research needs further clarification. From what...

Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland New research is indicating that hybrid barleys which receive a reduced application of nitrogen fertiliser (N) can deliver similar yields to conventional winter barleys receiving a higher than standard application rate. Conducted by ADAS, the research...

Written by William Kellett from Agriland As farmers look to make savings on high fertiliser costs, new independent research has shown hybrid barley receiving a reduced dose of nitrogen fertiliser (N) can deliver similar yields to conventional winter barley receiving a higher, standard dose...

Written by Charlotte Cunningham from CPM Magazine Brassica crop growers and agronomists now have the chance to better tailor disease and pest control programmes to specific threats this season, with the more advanced and targeted Brassica Alert monitoring and forecasting decision support tool...

I've been to zero crop trials this year. And as much as I love gleam I'd like a field of something else to go with it. What are the standout wheats you've got? Lots of love for Dawsum I'm hearing ...

Written by Charlotte Cunningham from CPM Magazine Northamptonshire arable farm foreman, Steve May, has won the highly prestigious title of Farm Sprayer Operator of the Year 2022. Presented at the Syngenta Sprays & Sprayers event in Cambridgeshire this week (8-9 June), as part of Cereals 2022...

Written by cpm from CPM Magazine Download PDF Thunderbolts and lightning, very, very exciting to see. Turn your eyes to the sky to take a closer look at Syngenta’s new hybrid barley’s performance. CPM looks between the clouds to find out if SY Thunderbolt really is magnifico. High yield...

Written by cpm from CPM Magazine Download PDF The changing weather patterns being experienced in the UK puts potato crops at risk from temperature stress, according to a recent survey carried out by Syngenta. CPM finds out more. Growers most frequently cited the effects of heat in limiting...

Who is doing one and what are you using . Forecast after Wednesday is looking dry and warmer, so wondering if there’s much to be gained, other than piece of mind .