Now that the weather conditions have improved and spring cereals are emerging, growers face the challenge of a large backlog of on farm activities. Getting on top of competitive broad-leaved weeds early should be a priority for growers in the coming weeks.
Cold fluctuating temperatures mean...
Cow parsley is creeping into certain areas of the farm.
It can seemingly be controlled reasonably well with SU's in wheat, but Its the OSR stage of the rotation thats letting the area it covers expand, and Astrokerb or Belkar don't seem to touch it, neither has a test with Korvetto (Arylex...
Arable farmers need to rethink herbicide strategies following 2024’s wet start
With some fields still under water following widespread flooding in January, farmers will need a robust herbicide plan in place as they battle to catch up this spring.
A wet autumn delayed drilling of many winter...
Corteva 2023 OSR Survey results and findings
Growers have indicated a preference for longer rotations and a stronger focus on either early drilling, or a flexible approach which prioritises sowing seeds into moist soils wherever possible.
Corteva Agriscience’s survey received 250 replies and...
Seem to be more of a problem every year around this time.what are people using to take them out or would a higher rate of stomp/picona in autumn be more effective?
Written by Charlotte Cunningham from CPM Magazine
Although autumn herbicide programmes are working well in most oilseed rape crops, reports of spring-emerging weeds means growers may need to keep a close eye on crops and take decisive action.
Many crops with dense canopies are offering good...
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I am planning on walking my own crops next year moving away from a serviced agronomist. I have my basis and a member of NIAB but interested where others doing there own agronomy buy there sprays ?
Is it worth me joining a buying group such as crop advisors and let them do the chasing round...
Farmers returning to oilseed rape this summer are being urged to familiarise themselves with how weed control strategies have evolved in the past three years.
Industry predictions indicate an additional 100,000 hectares could be planted in the UK and Ireland this summer, with the war in Ukraine...
Anybody know if Squire Ultra herbicide will kill dandelions? Bit of an infestation here in grass but don't want to wipe out the bit of white clover too. The label only says docks and some broadleaved weeds. It doesn't specify which weeds.
Annoyingly, I see that I've missed a strip in one of my wheat fields, which is nearly at T1, and a large patch of well grown groundsel is very noticeable.
What can I use to kill it, given that all the chemicals in the spray store don't say that they will control it? Presently I have Eagle...
For those who have experience of the crop, call it quits and replace, or keep it ?
Looking like pigeons have hammered it, a small area in the corner is a lot taller 😢
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I have read the label. 120 days for cereals and maize. a year for all other crops. Anybody else risked it/ got away with it with any crops? I guess it's the picloram that's the problem rather than the Arylex?
John Sellars: This post-emergence herbicide window will be crucial for oilseed rape growers
A lot of arable farmers will be glad to see the back of the last growing season and will be looking forward to a fresh start.
Every year we are reminded of how volatile the business of producing food...
First semi-dwarf variety to make Descriptive List could thrive in early planting slot
The attributes of a new oilseed rape variety could make it the perfect fit for farmers who plan to switch to early drilling to improve autumn establishment.
PX131 from Pioneer, the seed brand of Corteva...
Weed pressure could increase in south east following dry spell
A prolonged period of dry weather coupled with a significant switch to spring cropping is causing weed control programmes to change for farmers in south east England.
Torrential winter rain led to a huge shift away from winter...
Spring cereals switch demands herbicide strategy rethink
Farmers abandoning winter cereals and switching to spring wheat and barley will need to pay close attention to broadleaf weed control if they are to prevent significantly reduced yields.
For many arable farms, fieldwork taking place...
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