fertiliser

I have a MF 575 here, does the job. Cab is rough enough and is not a comfortable tractor but starts first go, dont do too much with her.. spread a bit of muck, fertiliser, topping, lifts a few bales thats all.. Clutch needs attention and other bits but other than that she does what says on the...

Quick question. last application of liquid fertiliser to go on wheat. Want to minimise scorch. So question is do it last thing at night or first thing in morning? We are getting heavy dews.

Introduction Hi all, this thread is part of my masters research into SSAD - below is a information sheet about my dissertation and then a link to the Questionnaire. If you have the time please read over it and then complete the form. QUESTIONNAIRE LINK Exploring the Environmental and Economic...

BFS is hiring a plant operative Billericay Fertiliser Services is looking for a plant operative to make and dispatch the liquid fertilisers we supply to farmers. The successful candidate will fulfill a key role in this long-established, progressive business, and will be working within a small...

I know there is a thread on the cropping section. but for a mainly grass / livestock / slurry farm how are folks tackling this. Can you do most yourself & get it signed off by a FACTS qualified bod Paper system / spread sheet/ computer prog ?

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland Arla Foods has committed over £300 million between five of its UK sites with the aim of boosting UK manufacturing and the future of British dairy. In addition to previously announced plans for its Taw Valley site, Arla Foods said it will update...

Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF Hutchinsons’ has made a substantial investment in its digital offering to provide an all-in-one farm management system which promises to deliver the goods for UK agriculture. CPM headed to London to hear more about the Omnia EasyPlan...

Hi folks, Got soil test results back today, this was one big block of 25odd acres, I divided it with one permanent fence up the middle, I drained and limed one side and left the other side untouched so far. Only grazing ground but the index levels are gone very bad for the bit I’ve actually put...

Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF Large-scale on-farm testing of oilseed rape varieties is providing the best possible crop resilience intelligence for growers across the country. CPM reports on the programme behind the trials. By Rob Jones With oilseed rape in...

Early morning tv news, reported that the UK had the wettest period (winter/spring), because of which less crops could be planted , so as the news report stated, "the UK has to rely on more imports of food", well thats hard to believe? or took alot of "intelligent" people to come to that...

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...

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

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/foodanddrink/other/the-era-of-cheap-food-is-over-says-waitrose-chief/ar-BB1m1RgF?ocid=entnewsntp&pc=U531&cvid=5d621007c54744bd82a9d519360dd520&ei=28 James Bailey, the executive director of Waitrose, says he is determined the supermarket should lead the way in...

Just had a text from APHA congurming BSE found in Ayrshire Stand by for a bumpy ride

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...

Have just tried to spread the above product for the first time today and I’m having terrible trouble with the vanes building up with product. Every 200kg of product through machine and I’m having to scrape the gunge off. WD 40 sprayed on and it doesn’t seem to make any difference. Also thinking...

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...

Heavy ground is ploughing up badly. Looks alot of work getting into a seedbed. I reckon I could get a better seedbed with cultivator/disc then power harrowing twice. Min-till maize a good idea. Usually would have Subsoiler but I image will only smear it

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...