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Oilseed rape breeders continue to be busy behind the scenes exploring genetic traits to help growers overcome the many challenges associated with the crop. CPM looks at some of the latest varietal launches shared at press briefings and...
It’s quite noticeable now the extent to which SFI options including over winter cover crops, bird seed mix and pollinator mix require the wholesale obliteration of thousands of acres of ground cover at this time of year followed by redrilling / rotating to another option or spring crop. I can’t...
Any recommendations for gorse spray, have used forefront in the past with great success, but can't use in this situation, it's to apply with a sprayer not a knapsack btw. Something cheap ideally!
Anyone used univoq this season and had any sprayer issues ?, might be coincidence but not had any sprayer issues for months, used univoq last week by the 2nd tank full had changed 3 diaphragms and 1 blocked nozzle, spraying @200L/ha as recommended and machine washed out at end of day, next day...
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As growers grapple for more sustainable weed control strategies, a long-term trial programme is focusing on optimising application timings for the weed – not the crop. CPM finds out more.
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In a quest to find...
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A man in his 50s has died following a serious road traffic collision involving a crop sprayer in Wissett, Suffolk, England, the Suffolk constabulary reported.
The collision occurred on Halesworth Road at approximately 7:50p.m on Saturday May 11, and...
Striking a balance between maximising crop potential and managing input costs will be the challenge for cereal growers approaching T2 fungicide sprays this month, experts say.
Much of the UK wheat crop has experienced turbulence during the growing season caused by difficult drilling conditions...
So, things have changed a little, organic is the old school, flat cap wearing, tweed kinda feel. Regenerative is the new kid on the block, rather edgy, slick style but promising a down to earth feel. So in the marketing eyes of the British Retail Consortium who are they going to run with? Who...
Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) has confirmed that winter wheat crops are in a very poor state across England, Scotland and Wales.
Courtesy of its most recent crop update, the organisation pointed out that, nationally, the...
Hi just wondering
I got my field mulched today and I want to know when should I now spray it with mcpa and then how long after till I can spread the fertiliser?
I have another field with soft green rushes I plan on spraying with mcpa and how long after that till I can spread fertiliser?
Thanks
Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland
Approximately 35% of the 2024 maincrop potato area has now been planted out, according to Wilson’s Country agronomist, Stuart Meredith.
“This figure takes account of growers across the island of Ireland,” he told Agriland.
Co. Armagh-based Wilson’s...
Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprises (CAFRE) has issued a crop management update, covering cereals and potatoes.
Crops specialist, Leigh McClean, said: “Frustratingly, spring weather has limited opportunities to get spray and...
Written by Justin Roberts from Agriland
Cereals 2024 is being held in Bedfordshire this year and is little more than a month away, with John Deere being one company that is planning a strong presence at the event.
Visitors to the event are promised their first look at John Deere’s new S7...
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A British organic fertiliser manufacturer has developed a new fish-based fertiliser which promises to significantly increase microbial life, including bacteria and fungi.
In a series of trials using its Biocore Land product, a fertiliser made by...
Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland
The 2024 spring planting and grass-cutting season is now well underway in the south Antrim area, according to one agricultural contractor.
Darren Russell is part of the Russell Brothers team. The business works out of premises close to the village of...
How close can I spot spray next to a watercourse, I have got thistles and nettles under electric wire running alongside the river, I would jfdi but it's next to a footpath...
worst I've seen here for years, reckon the rain made autumn sprays short lived and broadway star seems to have done very little this spring
Rye grass and not blackgrass thankfully, but 2024 is certainly not a year where its easy to take a lot of pride in a farm
Is it just me or are others...
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