New agronomist bolsters East Sussex team
Jamie Swift has joined national agronomy and crop production business ProCam, expanding the team of agronomists based at ProCam Rutherfords at Lewes in East Sussex. Hailing from a livestock farm […]
Added reasons not to rush winter cereal drilling this year
It may be tempting to drill winter cereals promptly as soon as conditions allow, but there are multiple reasons not to drill too early this season if you have grass […]
Watch for slug attacks after wet weather, farmers urged
Watch out for a resurgence of slugs in farm crops over coming weeks after recent wetter weather, says James Collingwood, commercial business manager for agronomy firm ProCam. Be aware also […]
Rebooting rotations with diverse species swards
Diverse species swards that fulfil Stewardship requirements can be used to rejuvenate soils whilst also generating good returns from forage production. This was the message from Field Options at Groundswell […]
North East crop expert wins prestigious award
A North East crop researcher and trainee agronomist has scooped a prestigious award for her outstanding agronomy knowledge. Jodie Littleford, who is based in East Yorkshire and who works for […]
Agronomy firm strengthens team for farmer-focused research
Leading agronomy firm ProCam has strengthened its UK technical team with the appointment of Rebecca Tunnicliffe as trials officer responsible for farmer-focused research. With four years’ experience in agricultural field […]
Minimise barley stress to counter ramularia threat
Spring barley growers can reduce the yield and quality-robbing effects of ramularia by shielding crops from the effects of stress. That’s the latest advice from agronomy firm ProCam, with the […]
ProCam extends commitment to research and knowledge transfer
ProCam is extending its commitment to crop production research by adding new trials hubs in Cambridgeshire and Dorset that will operate alongside its existing industry leading facility at the Stockbridge […]
Stay alert to Septoria, wheat growers urged
Winter wheat growers are being urged to be aware of much higher levels of Septoria in crops this year compared with last season, most probably brought on by earlier drilling. […]
Frit fly outbreaks reported after spring oats
Outbreaks of frit fly damage are being reported by ProCam agronomists in different parts of the country in winter cereal crops planted after spring oats. More typically a problem in […]
Avoid these five pitfalls when drilling later, wheat growers urged
Be aware of these “watch-out” points or pitfalls now that drilling of winter wheat crops has slipped later due to unsettled weather, says Nigel Scott, regional technical manager for agronomy […]
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