Cereal Killers

In this week's episode we delve into the issues around filter and nozzle blockages. We pay particular attention to the problems that can arise when mixing various biological products and how to overco...

21 Jun 202429min

In the last episode on Black Grass we talked only briefly about our research to create a biological solution. In this podcast I give the full details about this project and how it will be deployed on ...

1 Feb 202416min

Take All is a fungal disease of all grass species. Unlike the fungal diseases we have covered in the past, this one is transmitted through infected soils. Take all is often under-estimated by arable f...

8 Des 20239min

Frit Flies are both annoying and economically damaging. They belong to a big group of true flies and cause damage to emerging tillers. But why are they called 'frit' flies? We have no idea, so we woul...

1 Des 20237min

You've grown your crop, it's almost ready to harvest, then it all falls over! Damm it! Find out about the causes and potential solutions to lodging on this week's episode. As always, feel free to cont...

21 Nov 202310min

ERGOT is a fungal disease that spoils cereal crops. Whilst Ergot doesn't massively impact on yields, it destroys the quality of the harvested grain as it contains. We hope you enjoy this episode and p...

13 Nov 202312min

Leatherjackets; the giant maggots of the crane fly! A pest in arable crops, pasture grass, and horticulture. In this podcast we discuss the impact of this pest on crop roots and stems. The biology of ...

6 Nov 202314min

Fescues are a group of grass species that can be of benefit to livestock farmers, but for arable farmers they represent some serious weeds! These weeds can totally destroy a field even in a season or ...

10 Okt 202315min