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...
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Unusual weed species are occurring in winter cereals, raising questions regarding effective control strategies, say product specialists.
FMC product manager, Hazel Blanshard, explains that there are a number of weeds which have established in the...
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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...
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Amid a constant battle with declining chemistry and catchy weather windows, including an adjuvant in the spray tank is proving essential for one Wiltshire spray operator. CPM finds out more.
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Seed shortages, mancozeb uncertainty and more resistant blight strains are set to compound the difficulties caused by one of the wettest autumn and winter periods on record. CPM reports.
By Rob Jones
Potato growers are facing more than...
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...
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A pre-emergence residual herbicide for broadleaf weed control can now be applied in field beans and combining peas.
The authorisation for Emerger (aclonifen) will be a welcomed addition given the low number of pre-em herbicides currently available for...
My N use is usually 100% liquid and as a result includes urea as part of it's nitrogen (as most liquid N products do ?)
I assume the new 2024 rule that prevent urea use after 1st April also apply to liquid fertilisers and not just straight 46% solid product ?
Will liquid product now come with...
Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland
College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) advisors are confirming that the wet weather during much of March and April has made crop protection challenging.
As a consequence, crops are under pressure, providing ideal conditions for...
With oilseed rape crops in such varying levels of growth and development across the country, clear decisions ought to be made on how to manage the crop, or in some cases decide if it’s worth further investment, according to the latest advice from Hutchinsons.
Alice Cannon, regional technical...
Written by Charlotte Cunningham from CPM Magazine
With oilseed rape crops in such varying levels of growth and development across the country, clear decisions ought to be made on how to manage the crop, or in some cases decide if it’s worth further investment, according to the latest advice...
Since its 1st March tomorrow, thought I'd start the next year's worth of sugar beet fun and games 🤦♂️
@Breckland Boy have you started....or finished!! drilling yet?
NIAB TRIALS POINT TO EARLY WEED REMOVAL
As many growers seek to battle bigger grass weeds this spring, results of new NIAB trials, in partnership with Syngenta, have shown the essential importance of targeting ryegrass and wild oats early with Axial® Pro, to cut crop competition and deliver a...
Combining biopesticides in a single spray could help growers target multiple pests more effectively. This article explores the findings of recent laboratory screens and a research review that aimed to advance understanding of the technique.
Biological control
Biopesticides or bioprotectants are...
Anyone having issues with drip stop valve rubbers failing when spraying Corteva’s Univoq, Iconiq or similar?
Seems to a bit of an issue among sprayer drivers having widespread DSV failure on FB.
Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland
College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (CAFRE) tillage advisors are confirming that most cereal crops in Northern Ireland are generally a little ahead of normal.
This is a direct result of the relatively mild spring, after a winter of good...
Thought I'd kick this off, what are peoples thoughts regarding seedbed feeding this year ?
We are going to increase slurry and apply a foliar n product once the plant is growing.
Probably been discussed a million times but reviewing again to reduce overheads.
If I go down to 155 litres per ha instead of 200 I only need to visit each block of land once with my 2000 litre tank which is a big saving in time and clat factor.
Is 155 litres per ha adequate for fungicides etc...
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