Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland
Red clover has the potential to fix up to 250kg of nitrogen (N)/ha from the air on an annual basis. This figure is based on swards containing up to 5t of clover dry matter (DM)/ha.
The N fixed from the atmosphere is translocated throughout the growing...
Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland
The recent ZeroNSile webinar, hosted by AgriSearch, provided an overview of how best to establish productive red clover swards.
But, why should farmers opt to grow red clover swards in the first place? This was the first question addressed Dr. David...
https://newsroom.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/news/substantial-fines-for-farmers-who-knowingly-kept-cattle-with-bovine-tb-reactors-on-farm
Read the article. It brings the dairy industry into disrepute and in my opinion they should have substantial jail time as well as confiscation of assets on top of...
If the wet weather we have experienced for the last nine months was to be the "normal" I think I would have to pack in.
It's just too miserable and hard work!
Hopefully it's a one off season.
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AHDB Fungicide Performance trials provide farmers and agronomists with key information to help decision making. CPM looks at both the project’s history and latest results.
By Mike Abram
From mostly forgotten fungicides such as Bayfidan...
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What’s the result when combining a carbon removal specialist with a Scottish agricultural contractor, a fleet of Fendt tractors and a ready supply of volcanic rock? The answer is, a new way to create carbon credits. CPM finds out more...
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Regulations are now in place which restrict the use of urea fertilisers and it’s anticipated this will lead to a surge in uptake of urease inhibitors. CPM looks at the latest on a product which promises to deliver the goods for both the...
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Maize is fast growing in popularity with increasing numbers of arable farmers believing it capable of delivering significant production, economic and even environmental benefits. CPM evaluates its potential.
By Rob Jones
With the...
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Amid a constant battle with declining chemistry and catchy weather windows, including an adjuvant in the spray tank is proving essential for one Wiltshire spray operator. CPM finds out more.
By Charlotte Cunningham
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Seed shortages, mancozeb uncertainty and more resistant blight strains are set to compound the difficulties caused by one of the wettest autumn and winter periods on record. CPM reports.
By Rob Jones
Potato growers are facing more than...
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With soil organic matter levels reaching an all time low in some areas, utilising the benefits of molasses could help growers to start to rebuild these vital stocks. CPM finds out more.
By Charlotte Cunningham
It’s often said that a...
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With no letup in weather conditions, questions continue to be raised regarding balancing fungicide spend with crop yield potential. CPM spoke to four independent agronomists for their take on the situation.
By Janine Adamson
If there...
Getting time to change, looking for small crossover ,suv , something I can step into not fall into and have to heave myself out. Don't want a ladder to get in either.
Reliable , comfortable, reasonable economy, and a spritely drive , want decent performance doesn't have to be...
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...
Heard this said plenty of times, but really if you have a small farm turning over a relatively small amount say £1-200k you are only ever going to be able to make so much money no matter how efficient you are or how well you sell your produce. The only way to increase profits is to increase...
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After high autumn slug pressure and a mild, wet winter, growers are encouraged to assess and manage risk of damage to spring cereals.
Keith Walters, professor of invertebrate biology and pest management at Harper Adams University, says slug...
We have some paving slabs outside our back door,some becoming dangerously slippery because of a thin coating of green algae acting like grease.
Apart from pressure washing the slab’s clean, is there any way of cleaning them, with any type of “ acid”.
Once cleaned what’s the best way of...
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