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Oilseed rape agronomy as crops approach flowering

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Oilseed rape agronomy as crops approach flowering

The Norfolk arable farm with practical research at its heart

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The Norfolk arable farm with practical research at its heart

Is there a biological solution to OSR’s CSFB woes?

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Is there a biological solution to OSR’s CSFB woes?

Wheat bulb fly risk generally low, according to 2023 pest survey

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 15:36:15 GMT

Wheat bulb fly risk generally low, according to 2023 pest survey

How to use traps to monitor insect populations in the field

Mon, 06 Nov 2023 12:02:30 GMT

How to use traps to monitor insect populations in the field

Agronomy Conference 2023

Mon, 02 Oct 2023 12:45:20 GMT

Join us online for this year's Agronomy Conference for insight into the latest research on practical agronomy for the whole rotation.

The event, which is now in its seventeenth year, features a mix of in-depth technical papers and expert-led thematic overviews. A full programme will be released shortly.

Watch the Agronomy Conference online

Answers to delegate questions raised during the conference but not addressed (due to time constraints)

Programme

Welcome

9:00am Welcome – Ana Reynolds, AHDB

Session 1: Pests

9:15am Defra’s research investment in Integrated Pest Management (IPM) – Holly Alpren, Defra
9:30am IPM: AHDB research update – Sacha White, ADAS
9.55am Beneficial Insects: Management Practices – John Holland, Agroecologist
10:15am Pests Q&A with session speakers
10:30am Break

Session 2: Diseases

10:35am Fungicide performance and resistance update – Rebecca Joynt and Philip Walker, ADAS
11:30am AHDB’s decision support tools – Catherine Harries, AHDB
11:50am Break
11:55pm Contaminants monitoring – Dhan Bhandari, AHDB
12:15 pm UKCPVS: Benefits to breeders, power to growers, making the service faster – Charlotte Nellist, NIAB
12:35pm Disease Q&A with session speakers
12:50pm Lunch (20 min)

Session 3: Varieties

1:10pm Lessons from the Recommended Lists (RL) trials – Paul Gosling, AHDB
1:30pm Lessons from the RL review – Jenna Watts, AHDB
1:50pm Wheat variety blends; genetic, agronomy and supply chain considerations – Aoife O’Driscoll, NIAB
2:10pm Varieties Q&A with session speakers
2:25m Break

Session 4: Nutrients

2:30pm RB209 50 years and the future – Amanda Bennett, AHDB
2:50pm Grain Nutrient Benchmarking: What YEN data reveals about nutrient planning – Tamara Fitters, ADAS
3:10pm Target pH: What’s the ‘right’ lime quantity and quality? – Mark Tripney, ISoils and Kevin Havekes, Fane Valley
3:25pm Protected Urea: an overview – Patrick Stephenson, Agronomist
3:40pm Session 5 panel session

Close

3:55pm Closing remarks – Ana Reynolds, AHDB
4:00pm End

Following the conference, videos of the presentations will be available on the AHDB Cereals & Oilseeds YouTube channel.

The event is free, and BASIS and NRoSO points will be available for attending.

Update on pyrethroid resistance in crop pests

Mon, 07 Aug 2023 09:20:02 GMT

Update on pyrethroid resistance in crop pests

Initial results from the Recommended Lists (RL) review

Tue, 23 May 2023 11:18:03 GMT

Initial results from the Recommended Lists (RL) review

Hundreds take part in the Recommended Lists (RL) review

Tue, 28 Feb 2023 10:16:43 GMT

Hundreds take part in the Recommended Lists (RL) review

Recommended Lists (RL) review focus group (3/3)

Mon, 19 Dec 2022 10:15:08 GMT

As part of a major review of the AHDB Recommended Lists for cereals and oilseeds (RL), the online focus groups provide the perfect opportunity to discuss the variety trialling project and how to adapt it to meet the evolving needs of modern farming businesses.

The online meetings are primarily aimed at farmers and agronomists, with the agenda guided by the emerging results of the RL review.

The facilitated discussions will explore how farmers make variety selection decisions and address pressing challenges to ensure that the RL’s limited resources focus on delivering the best value to industry.

This is one of three focus group meetings. The other two are:

31 January 2023 (8:00am–9:30am), organic focus.

13 February 2023 (12:00pm–1:30pm)

Complete the questionnaire

In addition to the focus groups, people can fill in an online questionnaire – arguably, the quickest and simplest way to express views.

Aimed at all users of the RL in Great Britain, the questionnaire is open until 17 February 2023.

The RL team is also seeking views from all stakeholders with an interest in the RL.

For details on how to get involved, visit ahdb.org.uk/rl-review

Recommended Lists (RL) review focus group (2/3)

Mon, 19 Dec 2022 10:11:54 GMT

The online meetings are primarily aimed at farmers and agronomists, with the agenda guided by the emerging results of the RL review.

This is one of three focus group meetings. The other two are:

31 January 2023 (8:00am–9:30am), organic focus.

22 February 2023 (9:00am–10:30am)

Complete the questionnaire

In addition to the focus groups, people can fill in an online questionnaire – arguably, the quickest and simplest way to express views.

Aimed at all users of the RL in Great Britain, the questionnaire is open until 17 February 2023.

The RL team is also seeking views from all stakeholders with an interest in the RL.

For details on how to get involved, visit ahdb.org.uk/rl-review

Recommended Lists (RL) review focus group (1/3)

Mon, 19 Dec 2022 10:02:20 GMT

The online meetings are primarily aimed at farmers and agronomists, with the agenda guided by the emerging results of the RL review.

This meeting has a focus on organic production.

This is one of three focus group meetings. The other two are:

13 February 2023 (12:00pm–1:30pm)

22 February 2023 (9:00am–10:30am)

Complete the questionnaire

In addition to the focus groups, people can fill in an online questionnaire – arguably, the quickest and simplest way to express views.

Aimed at all users of the RL in Great Britain, the questionnaire is open until 17 February 2023.

The RL team is also seeking views from all stakeholders with an interest in the RL.

For details on how to get involved, visit ahdb.org.uk/rl-review

Recommended Lists for cereals and oilseeds (RL) review (2022–2023)

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 09:56:00 GMT

Recommended Lists for cereals and oilseeds (RL) review (2022–2023)

Limited arrivals bring big boost to the Recommended Lists

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 15:31:39 GMT

Limited arrivals bring big boost to the Recommended Lists

Major review of the AHDB Recommended Lists gets underway

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 14:56:37 GMT

Major review of the AHDB Recommended Lists gets underway

Spotlight on inputs at AHDB events for agronomists

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 09:44:15 GMT

Spotlight on inputs at AHDB events for agronomists

Wheat bulb fly risk is relatively low in 2022–23

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 09:54:45 GMT

Wheat bulb fly risk is relatively low in 2022–23

How damaging are wheat lemon blossom midges?

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 12:47:54 GMT

How damaging are wheat lemon blossom midges?

New publication reviews research activity for cereals and oilseeds

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 08:47:25 GMT

New publication reviews research activity for cereals and oilseeds

Agronomists' Conference 2022

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 09:05:30 GMT

The Agronomists’ Conference is a full-day technical conference that turns the latest research into practical agronomy for the whole rotation.

The event is free to attend.

In 2022, the conference is fully online, with speakers livestreaming from a venue close to AHDB’s headquarters in Warwickshire.

The event, which features a mix of in-depth technical papers and expert-led thematic overviews, is a staple feature in the diary of many agronomists. The conference is now in its 16^th year.

It includes the launch of the latest fungicide performance trial data and provides insight into the recently released edition of the Recommended Lists for cereals and oilseeds (RL).

The day also features several panel sessions to debate thought-provoking questions (submitted by registered delegates).

Following the conference, videos of the presentations will be available on the AHDB Cereals & Oilseeds YouTube channel.

With a focus on the latest advances in agronomy, the conference builds on our annual Agronomists’ Induction event, which introduces AHDB’s products, tools, services, and staff to new agronomists.

For further information about the event and the Agronomists' Induction event, visit: ahdb.org.uk/agronomists

Programme*

*Details correct at time of publication

9:00am Introduction (conference chair) – Ana Reynolds, AHDB

Session 1: Pests

9:15am Trends in the last decade: Wheat bulb fly – Steve Ellis, ADAS
9:35am Trends in the last decade: Insecticide resistance – Steve Foster, Rothamsted Research
9:55am Decision support systems for optimal crop management – Mark Ramsden, ADAS
10:15am Panel session – Session 1 speakers
10:25am Break

Session 2: Diseases

10:35am Stem rust and international rust monitoring – Diane Saunders, John Innes Centre
10:55am What’s next for variety choice and the Recommended Lists (RL)? – Paul Gosling, AHDB
11:15am Fungicide performance for wheat, barley and oilseed rape – Fiona Burnett, SRUC and Rebecca Joynt, ADAS
12:15pm Panel session – Session 2 speakers
12:30pm Break

Session 3: Nutrients

1:00pm Nutrient management for quality: Milling wheat – Steve Hoad, SRUC
1:20pm Nutrient management for quality: Oats – Sarah Clarke, ADAS
1:40pm Nitrogen adjustment calculator – Mark Topliff, AHDB
2:00pm Panel session
Session 3 speakers
2:10pm Break

Session 4: Environment

2:20pm Reducing artificial inputs – Henrietta Lowth, Organic Research Centre
2:40pm Integrated soils and plant nutrition – Ian Robertston, Sustainable Soil Management
3:00pm Carbon and GHG accounting: Where are we now? – Nick Blyth, AHDB
3:20pm Net zero cropping report – Jon Foot, AHDB
3:40pm Panel session
Session 4 speakers

3:50pm Closing remarks (conference chair) – Ana Reynolds, AHDB

4:00pm Event close