Arable

Horror in the grain storage: What farmers need to know about grain weevils

13 May, 2025 13 mins read

The grain beetle can spoil the harvest in storage. What farmers need to know about problems with grain beetles.

Gene scissors: Is it like normal plant breeding or real genetic engineering?

12 May, 2025 7 mins read

Currently, the EU is negotiating in the trilogue to deregulate genetic engineering law - as a new legal opinion states.

What is the risk of damage from cereal leaf beetles?

11 May, 2025 5 mins read

You can now find grain moths and their larvae in many stocks. For resistance reasons, you should only carry out control measures when the damage threshold is exceeded.

Lack of rain reduces harvest prospects in Ukraine.

11 May, 2025 11 mins read

Unfavorable weather conditions have limited winter crops in Ukraine, leaving more room for summer crops. The sowing of summer cereals and oilseeds is still slightly behind schedule.

Brown rust in rye - reduce fungicide use to the necessary minimum

11 May, 2025 8 mins read

The final treatment in rye should be carried out flexibly depending on pre-treatments and the current disease pressure.

Flesh-eating flies threaten US cattle herds.

09 May, 2025 16 mins read

The New World screw-worm fly is migrating northwards from Mexico towards the USA. The US government wanted to combat it early on, but was hindered by Mexico. The dispute had to escalate again before being resolved.

Fight against Ash Dieback: How researchers want to save the ash tree

07 May, 2025 9 mins read

Can the ash tree still be saved? Researchers have developed these new approaches and measures against ash dieback.

Cabbage rot: Fungicide resistance forces a rethink of plant protection.

07 May, 2025 46 mins read

Fungicide-resistant late blight pathogens are spreading. Keeping the potatoes healthy becomes a challenge. What strategies are suitable for this growing season.

Sow seed with Amazone Precea: This is how high-speed works at the highest level.

07 May, 2025 5 mins read

The Precea series by Amazone impresses with precision, flexibility, and innovative features. We tested the top seed drill.

Hay fever and nitrogen fertilization: More yield - but aggressive pollen

05 May, 2025 11 mins read

Fertilization is part of agriculture on grassland. However, it not only promotes plant growth, but probably also pollen.

Attention: Tiny pink eggs on plants must be removed.

05 May, 2025 5 mins read

If you notice pink eggs on plants, alarm bells should ring for you. Apple snails hatch from them, which are considered invasive pests.

Why rapeseed is a secret environmental hero in our fields

05 May, 2025 4 mins read

Rapeseed, as a versatile crop, significantly contributes to soil improvement, climate regulation, and biodiversity.