Content related to the topic: crops-grassland

22 July 2025

Recommended Lists (RL) variety open days

Find out about major summer events that feature varieties on the AHDB Recommended Lists (RL) for cereals and oilseeds.

8 April 2025

Diverse roots revealed at cover crop champion site in Essex

Our first post-emergence video shows clear evidence of diverse rooting of a multi-species cover crop mix at a farm site in Essex.

13 November 2024

International effort needed to tackle insecticide resistance

A long-term project that monitors insecticide resistance in key pest species reveals how problems can potentially arrive in the UK from overseas. Jason Pole outlines the latest findings and how you can manage resistance threats.

31 October 2024

Only the best varieties get tested in RL trials

Only a fraction of new cereals and oilseeds varieties get sown in AHDB Recommended Lists (RL) trials. Paul Gosling explains how a data-driven process helps sort the wheat from the chaff.

31 October 2024

Forage for Knowledge 2024: End-of-season reflections and insights

As this year's Forage for Knowledge draws to an end, pasture-to-profit consultant Piers Badnell shares his final thoughts on the year and some notes to consider for the next 4–6 weeks.

22 October 2024

An update on the living clover mulch trial at Strategic Cereal Farm North

Strategic Cereal Farm North is investigating whether a living leguminous mulch can boost the productivity of the farm’s cash crops. Henny Lowth explains how the trial has been set up and provides initial results.