Arable

Sugar beets: Keep an eye on pests and weeds.

05 May, 2025 7 mins read

Young sugar beet plants are sensitive to pests and competition. Therefore, regularly monitor your crops. Take action when pest control thresholds are exceeded.

Identification aid: Which species are in my grassland?

04 May, 2025 14 mins read

In greenland mixtures, various grasses and herbs come together. Identifying them correctly is often not easy. We briefly and compactly introduce some of the most important species.

After the flood: locusts throw farmers into distress

04 May, 2025 4 mins read

After the flood, millions of locusts are now infesting the pasture land in Queensland, Australia. This is a disaster for the farmers.

But: Combat weeds in time.

03 May, 2025 7 mins read

Regional weeds and grasses are growing in the corn fields. At the same time, the dry and warm weather is affecting the effectiveness of herbicides. We will show what needs to be done now.

Climate-friendly wheat cultivation: Reducing CO2 with BASF

02 May, 2025 11 mins read

How does CO2-optimized wheat cultivation work and what opportunities does it offer for farmers? Answers were provided at the Weekly Field Edge Conversations.

Promoting biodiversity: The top 5 benefits of a beetle bank

01 May, 2025 12 mins read

Molehills and wild plant flower strips for wild bees and beetles: How farmers promote biodiversity in the fields.

The Federal Environment Agency calls for regulation of urease and nitrification inhibitors.

30 Apr, 2025 4 mins read

The UBA has a problem with urease and nitrification inhibitors in agriculture. Agricultural critics believe that they are dangerous for humans and water organisms. The UBA is facing an issue with urease and nitrification inhibitors in agriculture. Critics of agriculture argue that these substances pose a danger to both humans and water organisms.

Japanese beetle: dangerous passenger from the south

30 Apr, 2025 10 mins read

In Germany, there have only been isolated findings of the Japanese beetle so far, but in Italy and Switzerland it is already causing great damage. Which crops does it infest and how can it be kept in check?

Bee protection: How flower spraying in rapeseed cultivation becomes more sustainable

30 Apr, 2025 8 mins read

The blossom spraying in winter rapeseed, if it is really necessary, is a sensitive issue - how bee protection becomes more sustainable.

Spread liquid manure with low emissions on the corn.

28 Apr, 2025 6 mins read

Spreading manure and fermentation residues on standing corn has its advantages and disadvantages. If you have decided to do so, you should ensure low-emission spreading.

Grain: The second shortening is imminent

28 Apr, 2025 10 mins read

With the Grannenspitzen, you should complete the growth regulator measures in winter barley. The wheat will also reach the deadline for the second trimming in the next few days.

Ground prices in England and Wales continue to rise

28 Apr, 2025 7 mins read

Despite economic uncertainties and political headwinds, agricultural land in England and Wales remains in high demand. The consulting firm Carter Jonas reports rising prices once again.