19 August 2025

Grass leys for the arable rotation

There are many ways grass can be used within the arable rotation. Read about the types of grass ley and the benefits for black-grass control.

23 January 2026

Weighing up spring crop options for cereals and oilseeds (IPM blog)

Paul Gosling looks at how to make the best choice for your rotation.

21 October 2020

New PhDs set to exploit wheat genetics

PhD students hopes to solve big production challenges through better understanding the most powerful molecule in nature – DNA.

16 June 2020

Black-grass experience inspires farmer to share his story

Rob Waterston's Newbury Monitor Farm joins AHDB's Farm Excellence programme in the South East.

10 August 2021

Herbicide resistance in black-grass

Learn about herbicide resistance in the arable weed black-grass

23 April 2020

Integrated management of black-grass

Use a combination of chemical and non-chemical control measures to keep black-grass at bay

17 June 2021

Is black-grass a threat to Scotland?

Black-grass (Alopecurus myosuroides) is the most prevalent arable weed in England.

6 January 2025

On-farm demonstrations provide practical messages for growers to try at home

Results show attention to detail key at Strategic Cereal Farm East results day

11 September 2019

Monitor farmers enjoying smooth harvest despite disappointing rapeseed yields

James and Michael have recorded some record yields

21 February 2025

Black-grass with reduced sensitivity to glyphosate detected

Early signs of decreased sensitivity to the herbicide glyphosate have been detected in several black-grass field populations in England.

21 August 2025

The Weed Resistance Action Group (WRAG)

This web page hosts the latest guidance from the Weed Resistance Action Group (WRAG).

3 June 2019

Late-spring guidance for cereal crops issued by AHDB

AHDB has issued late-spring guidance for the management of fast-moving cereal crops

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