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...

Anyone used univoq this season and had any sprayer issues ?, might be coincidence but not had any sprayer issues for months, used univoq last week by the 2nd tank full had changed 3 diaphragms and 1 blocked nozzle, spraying @200L/ha as recommended and machine washed out at end of day, next day...

Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF As growers grapple for more sustainable weed control strategies, a long-term trial programme is focusing on optimising application timings for the weed – not the crop. CPM finds out more. By Charlotte Cunningham In a quest to find...

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...

Hi, Pretty much brand new to farming so please don't rip me to shreds! I grow barley and oats for cattle consumption. Currently have 4 arable fields in either barley or oats. Is it feasible to rotate consistently between these two crops over these fields or should I be putting in another...

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...

How long post drilling can you get away with rolling? Have a reasonably heavy fen skirt / high mag field, the beet have gone in reasonably into moisture, but the surface is very cloddy (very hard clods) and open. Just got finished drilling as it started to rain, so could not roll them in. Only...

Written by Maeve Hennessy from Agriland National Hedgerow Week, which commences on Monday, May 6, is a week to “celebrate all the benefits” a hedgerow can provide for you and your farm. Senior biodiversity technologist at College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE), Nicola...

Now that the weather conditions have improved and spring cereals are emerging, growers face the challenge of a large backlog of on farm activities. Getting on top of competitive broad-leaved weeds early should be a priority for growers in the coming weeks. Cold fluctuating temperatures mean...

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Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland There is now evidence to confirm the significant impact of soil potash levels and straw strength within cereal crops. Of course, the issues of straw strength and potential lodging are inherently linked. According to the Potash Development Association...

Frost on the ground in parts this morning and we have 45 acres of maize going in today. I'll let you know in a fortnight wether it was the right call. Hope to get a photo up later.

Interested to hear how late you would consider drilling wholecrop peas & barley in the Southwest on heavy clay soil? New to growing this after being recommended it for a protein crop. The field has just got dry enough to kill off with this intention or should I just be going in with maize...

This seemed the most appropriate subforum to put it in. If not let me know of a more suitable and/or contact relevant parties to move it. Spruce was existing crop but whatever would be most cost effective within permitted ones. There is a piece of land which is available which is a bit under...

Growing fodder beet, going to put salt on at 400kg/ha (50% sodium). Question is, when do I put it on?

A wet autumn followed by a very wet spring means weeds are thriving and giving grassland farmers yet another problem to grapple with. Many pastures were left unsprayed in the autumn as the wet weather set in, allowing grassland weeds to become more established than ever. Ryan Came-Johnson...

Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF New malting barley varieties capable of producing more litres of alcohol per hectare could not only reduce the carbon footprint of beer and spirit production, but they could also deliver significant benefits for growers. CPM finds out...

Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF Sugar beet researchers from across Europe and USA convened in Brussels recently to discuss the latest research on key topics for the crop. CPM joined delegates at the IIRB congress to find out more. By Mike Abram Virus yellows...

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...

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...