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  1. CPM RSS

    OSR disease: Fungicide resistance

    Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF A recent study has discovered a species of the phoma pathogen has become less sensitive to azole chemistry. CPM explores the findings of the research and what implication this could have on disease control. By Melanie Jenkins Depending...
  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. CPM RSS

    Forward-thinking farmers: Generating better variety intelligence

    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...
  4. CPM RSS

    OSR survey: Better the devil you know?

    Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF Though oilseed rape has been plagued with challenges over recent years, for many it still remains the most viable break crop to include in a rotation. But are there opportunities to enhance performance? CPM finds out more. By Charlotte...
  5. D

    T2

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

    Which is better? Organic or Regenerative produced food?

    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...
  7. P

    Importing cereal and OSR seed from abroad?

    As above what is the procedure for doing so, so as to comply with all regulations etc that go with importing seed for trial/ experimental purposes? Edit. Would it vary from which country one was importing from? Thank you
  8. Pan mixer

    Best smell of the year

    Someone said today that the best smell is freshly rolled cereals in the spring. My entry would be freshly spread rotten muck in the autumn or possibly freshly mown grass. Any other thoughts?
  9. F

    What water volume do you use for Glysophosate?

    The label says 80 - 250 L/HA which is a huge range. I've tended to go at 200 L/HA to give everything a "good wetting" but wondered what others are doing and why.
  10. ajd132

    Summer Cover Crops

    What is everyone thinking on this? I have winter triticale for AD being foraged in June, so was always planning to do a summer cover crop with legumes infront of the following wheat. There is now talk of SFI payments for this scenario which is another bonus. My initial thoughts were something...
  11. W

    OSR cabbage seed weevil

    Seeing a lot in my OSR. Are other people seeing much and are you putting an insecticide in with mid flowering spray?
  12. davidroberts30

    Banger ropes

    Are there "any" available in uk?
  13. T

    Zetor Forterra 125 replacement

    Hello. I am looking to replace my 2013 Forterra CL (with mechanical reverser near gear lever) for similar sized tractor. I had it since new and it was really reliable and does not use much fuel, but as I am getting older I want something less bumpy and quieter. What Forterra is doing and what...
  14. snipe

    AIC discusses gatekeeper for Uk grain

    https://www.agindustries.org.uk/static/f3ed730f-d263-4ae4-b6ca0858e50c2a21/Assessment-of-AIC-gatekeeper-in-the-UK-March-2022-presentation.pdf think this shows 2 things 1) they will make it as hard as possible (which we already know) 2) they are concerned about competition law 🤔
  15. 640

    Alpego jet m can’t meter osr

    Anyone using a jet-m to drill osr ours is useless we’ve had it 4-5 years and tried everything even had the main rep out and it’s still rubbish it just can’t meter the stuff properly. The main rep even tried and drilled a bag out in 3 passes has anyone else had issues
  16. Agriland RSS

    Study: Sensors could give early warning of beetles in oilseed rape

    Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland Hi-tech optical sensors in fields could provide an effective means of monitoring beetle numbers arriving in oilseed rape fields, according to a new study. Results from an optically sensed field were compared to those baited with standard water traps...
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    Mechanical drive or hydrostatic used SP?

    I’m looking at buying a used self propelled. Probably 3000l with a 24m boom. Price wise it’ll be ideally around £30,000 but definitely no more than £50,000 so going to be well used with hours on the clock. Reading the forum it seems hydro motors are around £3000 each service exchange so 4 can...
  18. whindy

    Who's bottled it ?

    How many dd guys have gone cultivating? Out next door neighbours practices a full range of cultivating and has 95% crop cover after a hard winter we dd a majority of ours and a currently re drilling 50% .cultivating a fair bit as the top is solid from rain. Any one else feal like abandoning...
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    What’s involved in triggering a vote on AHDB cereals?

    In light of the latest let down for farmers who pay there wages (see the red tractor sector board passes leadership vote of no confidence thread) what do we need to do to trigger a vote on AHDB cereals future? The AHDB is clearly still not listening to farmers so time is up and direct action...
  20. chester

    Chafer auto contour

    Have a 2015 Guardian with 24m booms with the above fitted. I bought it third hand and the chap I bought it from said he didn’t use the auto height because it was rubbish. I’ve been using it and it’s ok, but when I switch off at the ends it lifts as it’s supposed to, but on switching back on some...
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