Crop protection

The herbicides Cintac and Niantic have been granted an approval of an Extension of Authorisation for Minor Use (EAMU) registration for use in rye...

All NRoSO members have the opportunity to earn eight NRoSO points – and BASIS members eight BASIS points – from a new online annual...

Kverneland machinery range is set to grow with a full range of mounted and trailed sprayers being rolled out through its dealer network. Choices include...

Kuhn has introduced an automatic steering axle system as an option on its Metris 2 and Oceanis 2 trailed sprayers to enable more precise...

Bee Vectoring Technology (BVT) is a Canadian agricultural technology company that uses commercially-reared bees to deliver sustainable and effective crop protection. Its system is...

Disease pressure in many crops of winter barley is very high this autumn, so growers should consider treating susceptible crops with an early fungicide...

Mazzotti’s MAF range of self-propelled sprayers has been updated and extended for 2021. A fully-owned subsidiary of John Deere operating from its base at...

Self-propelled sprayer manufacturer Househam has overcome the challenges of Covid-19 to continue production and build and deliver five bespoke machines simultaneously to farms throughout...

Three years after its market launch in 2017, Fendt Plant Protection Technology is now introducing an innovative automatic nozzle control system, Fendt OptiNozzle. The...

As part of its ongoing commitment to promoting the responsible use of crop protection chemicals Adama is asking growers to think carefully about how...

Farmers who drilled oilseed rape in July and August without applying a pre-emergence herbicide will need a tailored approach to weed control this autumn. Corteva...

Mixed weather patterns across many regions in the UK and Ireland is leading to localised outbreaks of late blight in potatoes. Main-crop varieties are closing...

The latest drone technology could give growers the edge against a major disease that causes £100 million of winter oil seed rape losses each...

John Deere has developed two new mid-range trailed sprayers, designated the R700i Series. Premium features of the R732i and R740i models are precision and...

Amazone has extended its UF 02 mounted sprayer range with two new models. The UF 1002 has a nominal volume of 1,000 litres and...

Discounts of up to £5,000 are available on new Kuhn sprayer purchases for the 2020 season where precision equipment options are included. Applying to Kuhn’s...

German agricultural manufacturer Lemken is to exit the crop sprayer market and increase its focus on sustainable solutions including weeding hoes. The move is...

Adama has announced the launch of a new ferric phosphate-based professional molluscicide aimed specifically at controlling slug populations in UK growing conditions. Gusto Iron is...

Vicon has introduced two models of high-capacity trailed sprayer to join its existing iXtrack T3 and T4 versions. The new models are badged iXtrack...

Horsch is making its new PrecisionSpray pulse nozzle system available on all new Leeb PT self-propelled and Leeb LT and GS trailed sprayers. “Although pulse...