Crops & Grassland

*POSTPONED* Soil health and diverse leys trial update

3 December 2024

*POSTPONED* Soil health and diverse leys trial update

Learn about an ongoing trial at Glovers Farm in Norfolk that is focused on herbal leys and improving soil health

Phoma leaf spot onset variable, according to forecast

8 November 2024

Phoma leaf spot onset variable, according to forecast

The optimum timing for phoma leaf spot sprays in oilseed rape is likely to vary widely across the UK this autumn.

UK cover crop champions unveiled by AHDB

23 January 2026

UK cover crop champions unveiled by AHDB

Eight champions are on a mission to generate evidence-based case studies on cover crops.

Disease delivers a tough test for varieties in RL winter wheat trials

24 September 2024

Disease delivers a tough test for varieties in RL winter wheat trials

We examine disease data from the Recommended Lists (RL) trials and consider the implications to varietal resistance.

Rethinking grazing foundations to offer better yields with Lydney Park Farms

12 September 2024

Rethinking grazing foundations to offer better yields with Lydney Park Farms

Forage for Knowledge contributors Lydney Park Farms has been on a constant journey of change as it strives to find the most profitable way of operating.

Recommended Lists (RL) winter wheat on trial

26 January 2026

Recommended Lists (RL) winter wheat on trial

Discover how we grow one of the UK’s most complex winter wheat crops.

Barley yellow dwarf virus (BYDV) in autumn 2024 aphids

8 November 2024

Barley yellow dwarf virus (BYDV) in autumn 2024 aphids

Discover how we monitor BYDV in cereal aphids and how to access our BYDV management tool.

Why and how we monitor cereal contaminants (and why we need to hear from you)

25 September 2024

Why and how we monitor cereal contaminants (and why we need to hear from you)

Learn about the key contaminants and how you can help direct levy investment in this area.

RL review leads to tighter variety recommendations

3 September 2024

RL review leads to tighter variety recommendations

The way varieties of cereals and oilseeds get recommended has changed.

High disease levels and variable winter crops yields captured in RL harvest results

28 August 2024

High disease levels and variable winter crops yields captured in RL harvest results

Get the latest picture from the variety trials for cereals and oilseeds.

Crop Nutrient Management Partnership

3 April 2025

Crop Nutrient Management Partnership

We update the Nutrient Management Guide (RB209) in partnership with many organisations. The partnership includes a Steering Group supported by three Technical Working Groups (TWGs). The partnership coordinates the research and knowledge exchange it funds to generate independent, scientifically robust and practical data on crop nutrient management for the UK.

Verticillium stem stripe: Reinforced resistance results released

23 August 2024

Verticillium stem stripe: Reinforced resistance results released

The latest oilseed rape resistance data could help farmers manage this soilborne disease.

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