News on Crop Protection from United Kingdom

Seaweed biostimulant Algifol to Debut at British Potato 2023
August 16, 2023

From ocean to potato fields: Seaweed biostimulant Algifol to make waves at British Potato Show

A biostimulant brand that is increasingly popular with potato growers will make its debut at this year’s British Potato show in Harrogate. Algifol, which is a seaweed-based biostimulant, will be on stand 123A in Hall 1 at the November event.
CNH Industrial and ONE SMART SPRAY announce integration of precision spraying solution
May 26, 2023

CNH Industrial and ONE SMART SPRAY announce integration of precision spraying solution

CNH Industrial and ONE SMART SPRAY, a joint venture between Bosch and BASF, have signed a collaboration agreement to integrate the latter’s advanced spraying system within CNH Industrial’s agricultural brand product portfolios.
FMC trials show great promise for future of weed control
March 29, 2023

FMC trials show great promise for future of weed control

With weed control a key challenge for farmers, and reduced sensitivity to some herbicides a continuing problem. New product trials by FMC have demonstrated that effective controls are on the horizon.
SoilEssentials urges farmers to get their soil tested to save on inputs
February 20, 2023

SoilEssentials urges farmers to get their soil tested to save on inputs

Farmers across Scotland are being urged to have their soils tested and analysed in the face of continuing high input prices and ahead of changes to Scottish agricultural support schemes.
Biostimulants protect crops from climatic stressors
February 04, 2023

Biostimulants protect crops from climatic stressors

Biostimulants can act as an insurance policy for growers this spring, especially as another wave of frosts threatens to knock crops back. So far, winter has been wet and except some sharp frosts, relatively mild – resulting in many autumn sown crops being further forward than usual.
Edison releases a global biopesticides market report – Feeding the World: Biological Products for Sustainable Crop Protection
April 29, 2022

RNA interference-based biopesticides market research report published

Edison Investment Research, a London-based investment research and advisory company releases a report on RNA interference-based biopesticides: Feeding the World: Biological Products for Sustainable Crop Protection
Don’t forget the spray tank management basics.
March 13, 2022

Do not forget the spray tank management basics

Looking ahead to spring spraying, growers are being reminded not to be complacent when it comes to tank mixing and sprayer hygiene, ahead of making applications.
Smart soil bugs offer farmers an ecofriendly route to controlling crop diseases
January 21, 2022

Smart soil bugs offer farmers an ecofriendly route to controlling crop diseases

An innovative method of controlling a range of damaging crop diseases using native, beneficial soil bacteria has emerged from a research-industry collaboration.
James Hutton Institute outlines plans for a 'Potato Innovation Hub' at Potatoes in Practice 2021
August 24, 2021

James Hutton Institute outlines plans for a 'Potato Innovation Hub' at Potatoes in Practice 2021

Recent advances in breeding technologies can be harnessed to fast track the breeding of new varieties. Sensors and drone technologies are driving integrated pest management solutions.
GBP 2.2 Million new funding to safeguard Scotland's potato and bulb industries
August 23, 2021

GBP 2.2 Million new funding to safeguard Scotland's potato industry from Potato Cyst Nematodes (PCN)

After the Plant Health Centre led a working Group to identify a clear strategy for dealing with the Potato Cyst Nematode (PCN) crisis, a report was delivered to the Scottish Government.
Farming Industry Ignoring Valuable Research As Frosts Hit
May 19, 2021

Biostimulants: Is farming Industry missing out on an opportunity to protect plants against stress?

A Lincolnshire farmer believes many in the industry are ignoring valuable research into how best to protect crops from extreme weather conditions and are losing millions of pounds as a result.
Wildflowers could control aphid-borne viruses in potatoes
November 17, 2020

Wildflowers could control aphid-borne viruses in potatoes

Sowing wildflowers into potato crops could reduce aphid-carried viruses and offer an alternative to declining access to insecticides for growers.
McDonald's is seeking boost resilience of its British potato supply chain to environmental degradation and climate impacts
September 28, 2020

McDonald's and McCain offer climate resilience funding for UK potato farmers

Fast food giant McDonald's is working with McCain Foods and Prince's Countryside Trust to help farmers in the United Kingdom improve soil health and boost resilience to climate change and Brexit
Gowan acquires late blight, rhizoctonia protection agents from Bayer
January 17, 2020

Gowan acquires late blight, rhizoctonia protection agents from Bayer

Gowan Crop Protection Limited, an affiliate of Gowan Co. LLC., has entered into agreements with Bayer AG to acquire rights to the active ingredients fenamidone and pencycuron.
Changes to Safe Haven Standards will support long term health of GB potato industry
August 19, 2019

Changes to Safe Haven Standards will support long term health of GB potato industry

Red Tractor are looking for industry feedback on potential changes to the Safe Haven Standards, the seed potato assurance scheme.
Four 'resistancy' genes in current commercial potato varieties already defeated by Phytophthora Infestans
July 31, 2019

Four late blight 'resistancy' genes in current commercial potato varieties already defeated by Phytophthora Infestans

Recent research at the James Hutton Institute suggests that limited genetic differences in potato lineages has left British and American spuds vulnerable to late blight, the disease that caused the Irish potato famine.
Agricultural equipment manufacturer Scott celebrates record year
July 25, 2019

Agricultural equipment manufacturer Scotts celebrates record year

Scotts Precision Manufacturing is reporting a record year, with sales of its Evolution separator and Trinity range of haulm toppers up by over 30%.
UK needs major overhaul of investments in weed management
April 11, 2019

UK needs major overhaul of investments in weed management

The UK’s approach to weed management investment needs to be overhauled, if the needs of industry are to be met. That was the conclusion of the first ever major cross-sector review of weed management, commissioned by AHDB and BBRO.

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