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The Precision Revolution: How New Spraying Tech is Rewriting the Crop Protection Rulebook

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Written by Chris Fellows The agricultural sector stands on the precipice of a fundamental shift in how crop protection products are applied, formulated and regulated. Driven by rapid advancements in precision application technology, from AI-guided optical spot sprayers to autonomous drones, the traditional model of broad-acre, high-volume spraying is being systematically dismantled. This technological evolution …

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Spray precision underpins efficient direct drilling systems

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In direct drilling systems, every pass carries weight. With fewer opportunities to intervene through cultivation, crop protection strategies need to be both precise and adaptable. As a result, spray application is under increasing scrutiny – not just in terms of efficacy but also cost control and environmental responsibility. Maximising the performance of each litre applied …

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Reducing nitrogen fertiliser use

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By Rosalind Platt, managing director of BFS Fertiliser Services, UK leaders in crop nutrition since 1948. Late-season foliar nitrogen applications can significantly lower the total nitrogen required in crop production while maintaining – or even increasing – yields. Recent research has shown particularly strong results in oats. Ongoing volatility in the fertiliser market continues to …

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Where Innovation Gets Real: The Evolution of Cereals 2026

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When you walk into Cereals in 2026 (if you can get in past all the influencers who are going to descend on Diddly Squat), it will be immediately clear this is no longer just a machinery show. Gone is the really big kit, with combines and tractors lined up in neat rows. But look closer …

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The lay of the land: financing regenerative farming

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Written by Ben Makowiecki, Agriculture Sustainability Director, Lloyds Regenerative farming is rapidly becoming one of the most important strategic shifts in UK agriculture. At its core, it focuses on building healthier soils, reducing input dependency, strengthening biodiversity, and increasing the resilience of farming businesses to climate and market volatility. Although approaches might vary, the underlying …

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