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  1. Agriland RSS

    MP raises concerns over clash of farrier organisations

    Written by Maeve Hennessy from Agriland Farrier organisation, The Worshipful Company of Farriers (WCF) has reapplied to the Farriers Registration Council (FRC) for approval of farriery examinations. The Democratic Unionist Party’s (DUP) spokesperson for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs...
  2. CPM RSS

    New Holland: Built in Britain

    Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF For six decades, blue tractors have been built in Basildon at a plant that’s evolved and undergone significant change to match the modern requirements of farming. CPM was invited to New Holland’s 60th birthday tour. By Martin Rickatson...
  3. Danieljack1991

    Yara N tester

    Have many found the Yara N Tester to be effective and reliable in what result comes back. Interested to know what growth stages people have perhaps used the tool at etc and other comments about it.
  4. CPM RSS

    Spring agronomy: Looking out for lodging

    Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF As the wet weather continues well into the spring, experts say managing lodging in spring barley should be a priority this season. CPM found out more in a recent webinar. By Charlotte Cunningham In what has been a difficult season...
  5. Hilly

    Weeds

    I want to tidy up my silage fields , docks thistles ,, what do you recommend chem wise , docks will be the worst ..
  6. 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...
  7. Chae1

    Gap between PGRs on w.barley

    I've not sprayed our winter barley yet due to cold weather, night frosts. It's after long term ley and has a lot of residual N. It's had 180kg N. I'm planning going tomorrow if it's dry with 1.3l 750c and 0.2 moddus and Fungicide. How long till I can hit it again?
  8. B

    Grass growth

    Anyone else getting a bit concerned about lack of grass growth?
  9. H

    Nitrogen in seed bed

    How much nitrogen in seed bed for spring barley? In units per acre please so I can understand it!!
  10. Agriland RSS

    AHDB recommends potato levy funds to support industry projects

    Written by Maeve Hennessy from Agriland Ministers are being asked by Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) to consider using residual potato levy funds to support seven industry projects through a grant to GB Potatoes. The recommendation has been made by the AHDB following...
  11. neilo

    Making haylage for Lorries

    I’ve always done haylage in round bales, but realise they aren’t the best way of moving them any distance. For moving on artic lorries, I assume the best/most efficient way is in quadrants? What length bale is best, both for wrapping and (road) transport? How many can you move in a load? I’ve...
  12. Jerry

    Coccidiosis drench

    Anyone done one yet with Feb/mar born lambs? Just started to notice the odd mucky bum, need to do a FEC count tomorrow to check levels of nemo as wells guess.
  13. CPM RSS

    Unusual weeds

    Written by janineadamson from CPM Magazine 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...
  14. will_mck

    Keeping manure spreader clean

    I've recently got a new bunning rear discharge muck spreader. I'm going to be spreading a couple of fields at a time with chicken muck and then ploughing it down so spreading will be stop start. Chicken muck is very acidic....or maybe is it alkaline? Anyway I want to keep the paint and spreader...
  15. N

    Spring forage crops

    so Its looking like I’m not going to get all my Spring barley in this year. What’s the best to plant end of April/may. Don’t mind if it’s to just graze lambs or to cut it. wondered about vetch and cutting it then grazing lambs on it over the winter. Any better ideas?
  16. 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...
  17. GOV.UK RSS

    Coverage of Ministerial Direction on waste incineration facilities

    Coverage of Ministerial Direction on waste incineration facilities Written by defrablogs Environment Minister Mark Spencer has issued a Ministerial Direction to the Environment Agency, to temporarily pause the determination of certain environmental permits for new waste incineration...
  18. JP1

    APHA BSE survey

    Email today: Animal & Plant Health Agency Dear Sir / Madam, Annwyl Syr / Madam, Appeal to participate in a survey On behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), Scottish Government and the Welsh Government, we at the Animal and Plant...
  19. nick...

    How long before biggest dealers pack up

    With the way things are and no improvement on the horizon ,how long will it be before a huge dealer shuts up shop.they mostly got very large expensive premises and massive stocks of parts and machines but they will be suffering the same as the smaller dealers.seems to be a weekly occurrence of...
  20. R

    Kubota M6 experiences

    Evening, Does anyone have any experience of the Kubota M6 002 range? Looking for a loader tractor which will undertake yard loader duties, mow, spread fert, slurry, mow and cart a lot of round bales. Essentially an all rounder. Just had a 132 on demo and it's a nice enough tractor. Might just...
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