agronomy

Rightly or wrongly, we've spent today drilling mustard into a fairly nice seedbed. At 75ac, if we treated it like a crop, when would you guesstimate it could be combined and what would basic agronomy look like?

Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF This year’s Cereals Event is lined up to present a jam-packed ensemble of working demonstrations. CPM explores what the event has to offer for all of those keen to see the latest innovations in machinery and technology. By Melanie...

Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF Switching things up, the Cereals Event has a new format this year aimed at providing a greater focus on regenerative practices, as well as continuing with the staple favourites such as the crop plots and soil hole. CPM takes a look at...

I've recently been visiting several local farms volunteering my labour for free on evenings and weekends and so far, every response has been a no. Am I missing something? I would have thought farmers would be happy to have an extra pair of hands to help out when needed, especially for free...

Written by janineadamson from CPM Magazine Re-checking Recommended List disease ratings for brown rust is being advised this season, following early infection reports. High levels of the disease are already appearing in some AHDB RL winter wheat trials and commercial crops, says senior crop...

Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF 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...

Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF Potato growers are all too familiar with the threat of late blight and its various genotype guises. In the second of BASF’s Real Results Roundtables, CPM hosts an open discussion to explore where the disease could be heading and how a new...

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland A ProCam agronomist has said the key to reliable blight control is to adapt programmes according to weather conditions and using forecasting tools to determine when the threat of blight is at its highest. The agronomy and crop protection business...

Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF With an ever complicated story for potato late blight, optimising tools such as varietal resistance and industry monitoring services could help growers to manage the threat. CPM finds out more. By Mike Abram Varietal resistance to...

Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF As the wet weather continues well into the spring, experts say managing lodging in spring barley should be a priority this season. CPM found out more in a recent webinar. By Charlotte Cunningham In what has been a difficult season...

Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF In an era where growers are looking to cultivate sustainable rotations which combine farm practicalities with economic returns, experts believe winter barley may increase in importance. CPM finds out more. By Charlotte Cunningham While...

Is anyone using any of the new chemistry like Miravis or vimoy.

Written by janineadamson from CPM Magazine 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...

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...

Whats these prices like seems dear to me

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland GSC Grays has expanded its North of England and Scottish Borders team with James Denne and Tom Robertson joining the company’s Alnwick office. Denne and Robertson are joining the recently appointed Victoria Mitchell at the farm business...

So, planted 30 odd ha of Ab15 last autumn, about half has established well, while the remainder is poor and patchy. I’ve a mind to just go with the poor bits, and mow in accordance with the rules, and hope for the best. Have the seed invoices and records of drilling etc. Anyone else in/ been in...

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland Livestock farmers are being told to plan to prevent long-term forage shortages following one of the wettest winters on record. Mole Valley Farmers said farmers should measure and monitor forage stock and consider alternative cropping options this...

Our company is looking to move production from China to the UK and for stage one I am looking to source approx 1.5 million lbs of millet, however for stage 2 we will need at least 3-4 million lbs per annum I am wondering if anyone can recommend or help me in finding a UK source that could...

I don't think Tim Parton posted much here but sometimes did. Others will know him. He seems to have had an awful accident and (I think) he was a farm manager so may not have as much to fall back on as others. It sounds absolutely horrendous, so sorry to hear of this, it could happen to any of...