Phosphate, cover crops, companion crops, and quality seeds – our hot topics at Groundswell
Managing soil phosphate levels more efficiently, the continued roles for cover and companion crops, and the importance of sowing quality seeds for maximum environmental and economic gains. All will be […]
We’re heading back to Cereals Event! Come & see us at stand 734
How to better manage this autumn’s cropping by balancing the use of technology with practical, boots-on-the-ground agronomic expertise. This will be a key theme on our stand as we return […]
Applying nitrogen-fixing bacteria found to boost potato crop output
Applying a nitrogen-fixing endophyte bacterial spray in potatoes can boost leaf chlorophyll content, tuber numbers and tuber yields, replicated trial plots in Yorkshire have shown. Conducted by agronomy company ProCam […]
Communication & attention to detail essential to success
Kent farmer Graham Mackenzie believes that a strong, long-term relationship with a key advisor he can trust and rely on is a recipe for success. Graham, and his son Alastair, […]
Making it easier to be ‘muck’ compliant
Are you compliant with slurry and manure handling rules? Nutrient management expert, Phil Edwards, explains how ProCam can offer growers in England a helping hand. The rules around application and […]
Plotting a new course for weed control in carrots
An independent crop protection trial to understand how to maximise weed control in carrots is entering its second year, with initial findings suggesting that it is possible to use strong […]
Winter oilseed rape: worth another look?
With good prices, rotational benefits and fewer flea beetle problems, this season could see the winter oilseed rape area bounce back for 2026. That is the message from ProCam seed […]
Profiting from spring potential
With good potential among winter crops, ProCam agronomists offer guidance for protecting against the prime yield threat – disease. Most winter wheat crops have established well in his area, says […]
Early protection needed to mitigate net blotch pressure in spring barley
Spring barley growers may need to apply an early fungicide spray to counter increased pressure from net blotch. That is according to ProCam agronomist Alistair Gordon who warns that early […]
Grassland forage trial underway in Devon
As part of its UK-wide seed variety and crop protection testing programme, ProCam has established a long-term forage trial in south Devon. The aim of the trial is to assess […]
Urea-based fert stewardship advice explained
From 1st April this year stewardship guidance states that inhibitors should be included with urea-based fertilisers, both solid and liquid. As things stand, we can currently apply urea-based fertiliser before […]
New agronomist joins ProCam’s Northern team
Leading agronomy firm ProCam has expanded its northern team of agronomists with the appointment of Alex Green in Yorkshire. Alex, who is BASIS and FACTS qualified, joined ProCam at the […]
