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F£95/ 10l October 2023
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FWhere theres a will...
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FFarmer_England replied to the thread Chemical Price Tracker.I have some old stock Picona, does anyone have an up to date spring 2024 cost of Picona 10L ? (For costings) thanks in advance
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FCrack on with no problem if you've got the spreader on the hover craft!
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FFarmer_England replied to the thread Fertiliser Price Tracker.Odd one and I am sure I know the answer, I take it you can still spread solid Lithan N after 31st March (unlike urea)
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FHi all, NGOs (non-governmental organization) is currently a buzz word in different parts of our industry. What are peoples views on them...
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FFarmer_England reacted to Brisel's post in the thread Cover crop on clay for spring barley with
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Blackgrass is part of my cover crop mix. Not in the seed hopper as I have plenty in the soil... Edited to add: That's not entirely in... -
FFarmer_England replied to the thread SAM2 Multi-species cover crop.This maybe the updated 2024 version, but it is very clear for SAM2, What to do You must establish and maintain a well-established...
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FFarmer_England replied to the thread Cover crop on clay for spring barley.Yes, I know this from when I used to grow catch crops before autumn drilling. I feel SAM2 over winter has to be chosen carefully and...
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FFarmer_England replied to the thread Cover crop on clay for spring barley.Do you find it a problem with direct drilling straight into it or do you plough it in? I don't particular want a winter / spring we are...
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FFarmer_England replied to the thread SAM2 Mulitspecies cover, who is doing it and what's your plan?.I am looking at entering SAM2 within my SFI application, but I am considering all the cons. My farm has an awful rabbit population, so...
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FFarmer_England replied to the thread Cover crop on clay for spring barley.thanks. I will have a look at that option. Another reason for the Mustard is to get a natural die off with frosts, although a sprayer...
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FFarmer_England replied to the thread Cover crop on clay for spring barley.cheap and cheerful for a taster Thinking 15kg/ha max , would be £710, but I would possibly go to 10kg/ha after doing some research and...
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FFarmer_England replied to the thread Cover crop on clay for spring barley.I have 3 fields In mind which are all next to each other, 5ish ha each Could be a good experiment.
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FFarmer_England reacted to BigBarl's post in the thread Cover crop on clay for spring barley with Like.
Our experience on clays is not to bother with cover crops - you’ll get a yield deficit more often than a yield lift. The theory checks...