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  1. 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...
  2. CPM RSS

    Innovation Insight: A new wave of control

    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...
  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

    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...
  5. CPM RSS

    Potato soil pest threat

    Written by janineadamson from CPM Magazine Growers are being warned that wet soils over the winter and spring could increase the risk of wireworm damage in potato crops this season. Research has identified high soil moisture as a precursor for pest activity, with wet areas and flood plains...
  6. 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
  7. Mad Farmer

    NFU claiming credit for 25% SFI cap

    Received an email today from NFU welcoming SFI cap and was a result of their lobbying. Can you believe it. !!
  8. 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...
  9. 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...
  10. bobk

    Looking grim .......

    10th of March , next 10 days is shite , turning in to the year of shiteness , El Nino can fo .
  11. Renaultman

    More N or weed control

    With apologies to those struggling to get their first N on My wheat got 50gk N+S03 3 weeks ago next Tuesday. Walking round with the agronomist yesterday and we would like to get some BWS on to tackle some particularly nasty brome. The dilemna being, do I top the N up first or herbicide. My gut...
  12. Bigjon44

    Pacifica +

    Any prices out there for the above? Will people be going with this once it dries?if it ever will
  13. S

    SFI Options and Grassweeds

    What are people's thoughts on how they will manage Blackgrass and or Rye Grass in options like Wild Bird Food or Legume fallows? I've been reading through the SFI handbook and have found some options that would be a good fit for us, but I'm nervous of planting something that becomes swamped by...
  14. 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...
  15. 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!
  16. 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...
  17. CPM RSS

    Brome survey results

    Written by janineadamson from CPM Magazine Hundreds of farmers, contractors and agronomists have indicated that brome is a growing threat in the battle against grassweeds in UK arable fields. New survey data suggests that 80% of respondents have populations on their farms with the vast...
  18. C

    Fodder beet growing advice...

    Having a go at fodder beet for first time in my "career"... South coast, dry sandy free-draining soils. Beet is for grazing store cattle over winter. Have bought a grazing variety. Any useful advice for a first-time grower? Thanks in advance 👍
  19. P

    Does SFI mean the end of Rotational Spring Cropping?

    Please feel free to correct me but where is the sense in spring cropping now? Does it makes more sense to put in a wild flower mix or some other rotational SFI action? Grow Spring Barley £/Acre approx. 25 - plough 25 - power harrow 40 - seed cost 30 - Drill 10 - Roll 10 - Pre em 30 -...
  20. Princess Pooper

    Small Robot Company

    .... sadly going into liquidation. As a (very) small investor I think this is a pity as they have come such a long way, but some big money didn't come through for them so they have had to pull the plug.
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