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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...

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...

New maize hybrids offer something for everyone Leading maize breeder Pioneer has launched four new maize hybrids for the 2024 season, extending its range to ensure there’s a hybrid variety to suit all UK conditions. “Every year we are improving our maize hybrid genetics incrementally so wherever...

Independent trials by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) have shown that Univoq™ fungicide from Corteva Agriscience continues to be one of the leading treatments against septoria and rusts. The trials, which entered their 30th year, monitor the performance of different...

As farmers and contractors begin their winter machinery maintenance schedules, Corteva Agriscience has produced an updated best practice advice video highlighting the benefits of good sprayer hygiene. The video is presented by independent spray application specialist Tom Robinson who returns to...

Corteva Agriscience has launched a new Propyzamide Knowledge Hub for oilseed rape growers which contains the latest information and advice ahead of the key season for applications. Among a suite of new and updated resources, a Propyzamide: Back to Basics website and video has been created...

Hi Chris, plants pull the different amounts of N depending on the soil type, availability of N in the soil, moisture, mineral fertilization, etc. Trials data show that Utrisha N can add 20-30 kg/ha on average to the cropping system. It is measured by yield in comparison with different fertilizer...

Further information on Utrisha N can be found on https://www.corteva.co.uk/products-and-solutions/biologicals/utrisha-n.html or contact the Corteva Agriscience hotline on 0800 689 8899 or email [email protected]

Further information on Utrisha N can be found on https://www.corteva.co.uk/products-and-solutions/biologicals/utrisha-n.html or contact the Corteva Agriscience hotline on 0800 689 8899 or email [email protected]

Small flowered cranesbill will be controlled at up to 2cm by 0.25l/ha of Belkar and up to 8cm by 0.5l/ha of Belkar. Label specifies small flowered cranesbill however cut leaf cranesbill should be well controlled whilst doves foot is slightly less susceptible.

Welcome to the latest update for the 2021 grassland and maize season. These regular technical notes are a seasonal commentary to help those interested in improving grassland and forage productivity on dairy, beef, sheep and equestrian enterprises. Download the FarmMoreForage App Where you are...

Univoq containing Inatreq and prothioconazole at full rate will offer 5-7 days curative activity, depending on disease pressure, variety resistance and weather. Well worth considering if T2 applications have been delayed due to the wet weather, especially as tests are showing that latent disease...

Arylex will control cranesbill, so Pixxaro and Zypar will control cranesbill upto 10cm in size. If you require additional information on possible tank mix partners etc then do not hesitate to contact the hotline on 0800 689 8899

We are sorry to hear that you may have had a problem resulting from the alleged contamination of manure from aminopyralid. We would encourage you to contact us on the technical hotline at Corteva Agriscience on 0800 689 8899 or [email protected] with the details so that we can investigate...

Zypar at 1l/ha will control cranesbill up to 10cm, the addition of an SU such as Ally Max SX will boost control. Whilst Zypar is less affected than some other herbicides by cooler temperatures, control is always more effective when you have active growth. If you require any further information...