Journal
Colin’s Soil Health Journey Earns National Recognition
I didn’t enter to win; I entered for the knowledge exchange.” Meet Colin Chappell, the North Lincolnshire farmer who just secured third place in the 2026 Soil Farmer of the Year Awards. Discover the long-term regenerative practices, the mindset of continuous learning, and the targeted AIVA nutritional programme that helped him transform his soils from the ground up.
Rethinking Fertiliser: Efficiency Over Excess
Following key takeaways from the AHDB Environment Baselining Roadshow, Laura Isherwood explores why reducing a farm’s carbon footprint isn’t simply about cutting back on inputs it’s about drastically improving nutrient use efficiency.
Building a High-Performance Maize Crop in the UK
In the UK’s unpredictable climate, building a high-performance maize crop isn’t about pushing the plant with heavy total fertiliser applications, it’s about supporting it smarter through biology and precision.
Using Multi-Species Bacillus as an Ear Wash on Cereals
Protect cereal yields at flowering (GS 61-65) with a multi-species Bacillus ear wash. Learn how Consortium boosts ISR, stress tolerance, and grain quality.
The Benefits of SAP Testing vs Standard Tissue Analysis
Is your crop actually using the nutrients you’ve applied? Standard tissue tests show what’s in the leaf, but SAP analysis reveals what’s actively moving through the plant. Discover how real-time diagnostics can identify “hidden hunger” days before it hits your yield…
Dry Weather And Low Soil Moisture: Implications for UK Cereal Crops
With soil moisture deficits developing early and granular fertiliser sitting unused in parched fields, the Spring 2026 drought is threatening cereal yields across the UK.
Foliar Nitrogen Management for Cereal Crops: An Integrated Nutrition Programme
While soil-applied N remains standard, up to 60% can be lost before the crop can access it. Learn how a proactive foliar nitrogen strategy bypasses soil limits to drive yield and protein more efficiently.
Managing Chocolate Spot in Beans: A Crop Nutritional Approach
While varietal resistance in beans is improving, the aggressive nature of Chocolate Spot during damp springs remains a critical threat. Learn how to build a nutritional “shield” that protects your yield when chemistry alone isn’t enough.
Managing Yellow Rust in Winter Wheat – Protecting Yield at Early Tillering (GS 20–29)
Yellow rust remains one of the most economically damaging foliar diseases in UK winter wheat, and its influence is particularly critical when it establishes early, during the tillering phase (GS 20–29). While the crop is still building its foundation for spring growth, early infections can quietly but significantly compromise plant performance.
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