biostimulants

Written by janineadamson from CPM Magazine Late planting and slow emergence of potatoes in cold wet conditions could leave crops exposed to the effects of stress at tuber initiation, warns Syngenta’s Andy Cunningham. “Research has shown that tuber initiation is a key stage for when potato...

As part of the TRUTH project, the root structure, microbial activity & AMF will be studied for areas treated with biostimulants against untreated areas. This morning, we sprayed on our trial biostimulant, Itaka's Fixio, in four 48m wide strips across the field. The soil is maybe a little cold...

Unsurprisingly our winter wheat is struggling. It has poor root development and has being suffering from manganese deficiency which we don’t normally get. It’s had manganese and NPKS this spring all ready. T0 is approaching and was contemplating some phosphite in as well as PGR and trace...

Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF Advanced chlorophyll enhancing technology backed by science and proven in the field, is now making its way through European CE validation and looks set to shake up the UK biostimulant market. CPM finds out more. By Charlotte Cunningham...

Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF Findings from new trials have shown that it’s possible to increase wheat yields, despite reduced nitrogen, when the right biostimulant is used… CPM finds out more. By Charlotte Cunningham There’s no denying this season has been...

Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF With an exceptionally slow and difficult start to the season for farmers across the country, CPM seeks advice from the experts on how to address some of the biggest spraying challenges on the horizon and how to make every spray as...

Written by janineadamson from CPM Magazine Safeguarding yield and quality will be pivotal in what could be a competitive spring barley grain market this harvest, is the message from agronomy experts. This includes proactively minimising stress on the crop after the wet winter. “Spring barley...

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Written by Brian McDonnell from Agriland As calf sheds begin to fill on farms this spring, pneumonia can begin to become an issue on many dairy farms. Pneumonia and scour are the two biggest killers of young calves, so prevention of these illnesses should be of high priority. Pneumonia is...

Welcome to our Biostimulant Supplement, exclusive to Direct Driller magazine. I hope you enjoyed reading our last supplement on Adjuvant Technology and it proves useful as we head into the spring spraying season. In this issue we explore the valuable role of plant biostimulants in helping...

Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF An on-farm trial investigating a two-pronged approach to NUE has now concluded. CPM catches up with the team in Darlington to assess the results and understand if it’s possible to reduce reliance on traditional nitrogen. By Janine...

Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF With no letup in weather conditions, questions continue to be raised regarding balancing fungicide spend with crop yield potential. CPM spoke to four independent agronomists for their take on the situation. By Janine Adamson If there...

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Welcome to our Biostimulant Supplement, exclusive to Direct Driller magazine. I hope you enjoyed reading our last supplement on Adjuvant Technology and it proves useful as we head into the spring spraying season. In this issue we explore the valuable role of plant biostimulants in helping...

Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland Driving the use of biostimulants within production agriculture, has been the identification of bespoke bacteria (endophytes) with the ability to fix nitrogen (N) from the atmosphere. The principles being played out are similar to those demonstrated...

Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF In a year where cereal crops will be hungry thanks to suboptimal conditions, plus continued nervousness around conventional input prices and supply, interest in alternative products continues to rise. CPM learns how biostimulants can help...

Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF With the landscape of agriculture changing vastly over recent years, CPM explores the place for biostimulants in a new era of farming. By Charlotte Cunningham When you think about biostimulants as being any substance, other than...

Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF Could improving nitrogen assimilation and carbon fixation be the key to helping autumn crops to bounce back from adversity? CPM investigates the potential of 2-oxoglutaramate technology. By Janine Adamson With much focus on spring...

Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF Given the highly variable field conditions across the country, devising an effective spring fungicide programme may feel like an insurmountable feat. Although it’s difficult to predict impending disease pressure with so many unknowns, CPM...

Written by janineadamson from CPM Magazine A new endophytic bacteria which captures atmospheric nitrogen and converts it to a plant-available form has the potential to improve the productivity of beans, claim experts. Vixeran biostimulant aims to kick-start a bean crop’s natural fertility...