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  1. CPM RSS

    Sustainable weed control: Widening the window for weed control

    Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF Results from the second year of trials using a novel technology to control weeds at harvest has proven to reduce grassweed levels by up to 70%. CPM finds out more. By Charlotte Cunningham Following success in 2022, a farmer-led project...
  2. CPM RSS

    Fit for the Future: Barley benefits

    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...
  3. Clive

    Grass weeds

    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...
  4. CPM RSS

    Clubroot: Mitigating migrations

    Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF With wet weather and flooding commonplace during the past few months, clubroot zoospores are at high risk of migration. CPM looks at the importance of crop husbandry and on-farm hygiene in preventing the spread of the disease and how this...
  5. CPM RSS

    Clubroot: Mitigating migrations

    Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF With wet weather and flooding commonplace during the past few months, clubroot zoospores are at high risk of migration. CPM looks at the importance of crop husbandry and on-farm hygiene in preventing the spread of the disease and how this...
  6. CPM RSS

    Insider’s View: 3 is the magic number

    Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF After years of decline in planted area, something is shaking up Group 3 and that something is Bamford – a new soft wheat variety with yields contending with the top performers plus numerous end market opportunities. CPM takes a deep dive...
  7. CPM RSS

    Potato agronomy: Weeding out concerns

    Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF A tricky start to planting plus the potential of growers managing unfamiliar varieties due to short seed supplies means weed control could require some careful planning. CPM explores herbicide timings and programme choices for the season...
  8. CPM RSS

    Sugar beet: When opportunity knocks

    Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF With grassweed pressures rumbling on, one way to achieve sufficient control is by taking advantage of sugar beet in the rotation, even if there’s a limited armoury of effective herbicides. CPM finds out more. By Janine Adamson and Rob...
  9. B

    Black grass sprays in forage maize

    What chemical options are people using to control black grass in forage maize? Last year I used PDM pre-em and a nicosulfuron post em but poor results. Would dual gold or wing -P alongside PDM be a more robust pre-em option for black grass ? I know they are not cheap!! thanks
  10. Will 1594

    T 0

    started today on some good wheat on silt
  11. Yale

    New limits to SFI.

    https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-ensures-food-production-remains-primary-purpose-of-farming
  12. skye @ bofin

    Farming Equipment and Technology Fund 2024

    Have you taken a look at Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs(Defra) Farming Equipment & Technology Fund #fetf2024 - offering 60% discount off a combine mounted weed seed reduction system. The Redekop Manufacturing Inc SCU is available as part of this with Oria Agriculture, as seen...
  13. CPM RSS

    Weed control: The big questions answered

    Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF Slow herbicide discovery, resistance development and a rapidly changing farming landscape are all threats to sustainable weed control in UK arable systems. CPM attended a recent debate to see what leading experts view as potential...
  14. CPM RSS

    Grain maize: Take a chance on grain maize

    Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF Maize is fast growing in popularity with increasing numbers of arable farmers believing it capable of delivering significant production, economic and even environmental benefits. CPM evaluates its potential. By Rob Jones With the...
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    Cereal disease control: Input versus output

    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...
  16. Corteva Technical

    Arable farmers need to rethink herbicide strategies following 2024’s wet start

    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...
  17. skye @ bofin

    Grassweed Surveys

    Below you will be able to get involved with our research around grassweeds and how UK Farmers are tackling them. Complete the polls below and start a discussion with fellow Seed Circle members!
  18. CPM RSS

    Ploughing min-till: Shallow approach

    Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF Typically regarded as deep working tools, ploughs can have a part to play in min-till, if specifically designed to operate shallowly. That’s the message from two manufacturers when setting out the case for their implements to CPM. By...
  19. jackrussell101

    Defra now looking at capping SFI

    https://www.fwi.co.uk/business/business-management/agricultural-transition/defra-minister-hints-at-elm-cap-to-maintain-food-production?utm_source=hometopstories
  20. Corteva Technical

    New data shows severity of brome concern for wheat growers

    New data shows severity of brome concern for wheat growers Hundreds of farmers, contractors and agronomists have indicated that brome is a growing threat in the battle against grassweeds in UK arable fields. New data from a Corteva Agriscience survey shows that 80% of respondents have...
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