biostimulants

Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF Growing pressure to farm more sustainably and in-line with the environment has meant the buzz around biostimulants has only got louder. CPM takes a look at what some of these claim to do to enhance plant health and crop yields. By Rob...

Surendra K. Dara, University of California Cooperative Extension, USA Chapter synopsis: This chapter covers the definition of biostimulants, brief summary of various categories, and how they are used for promoting plant growth, building soil structure, imparting stress tolerance, and contribute...

Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF With gross margins being squeezed, CPM talks to a grower looking to reduce inputs and finds out how a specialist biostimulants is helping to bolster disease control on the farm. By Mike Abram A cost-squeeze could be coming. There won’t...

Hi I have just published a blog post about the use of biostimulants during establishment. I would love to know the communities thoughts on this subject. I am happy to adjust and extend the post based on your feedback. This is very much a first version and meant as a way of starting a...

The results of Europe’s first ever field trial of a gene edited variety of wheat have shown a significant reduction of the potential carcinogen acrylamide when the flour is baked. The new wheat strain was gene-edited to lower the formation of asparagine in the wheat grains. When cooked, this...

Got my first crop of organic wheat. It's extase, heavy land. Septoria is rife in it, and the crop is pretty thick. 260 plants plus, and well tillered. What do people think about septoria control? 1) harrow it, hopefully pull off diseased leaves, plus weed control and N mineralisation, etc...

Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF With rising input costs putting a hardened focus on maximising the efficiency of nutrients applied to crops, biological aids could prove to be an important tool in the armoury. CPM speaks to the experts. By Charlotte Cunningham and Lucy...

Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF As growers firm up crop management plans for the 2023 season, could biologicals and biostimulants find themselves becoming a more frequent part of production? CPM explores the concept. By Charlotte Cunningham The beginning of a new year...

Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF Making sure crops get ‘just enough’ of the right nutrients at the right time so that they have every chance of living up to their potential requires some detective work. CPM takes a forensic look at some of the tools available to help...

The UK has recently experienced extreme hot weather, with temperatures peaking at around 36°C. The Met Office issued an Amber warning for Extreme heat, telling everyone of the dangers. But actually, a problem that has been going on for months is the amount of rainfall, with levels much lower...

Biostimulants constitute a fast growing sector in agricultural inputs, yet many remain sceptical about their efficacy, reliability, and value for money. At the same time, foliar-applied nutrition is gaining recognition as an important contributor to crop production, rivalling soil-applied N, P...

Written by Stella Meehan from Agriland Bayer and Kimitec have announced a new strategic partnership to accelerate the development and commercialisation of biological crop protection solutions and biostimulants. As part of a global agreement, both companies will become key partners to advance...

Washington state university, USA: 4 years of trials in potatoes testing 27 non-traditional treatments involving 32 products (inc. seaweed, humic acid) and finding no yield or profit differences from grower standard practice for any of the treatments. "Snake oil" is listed in the keywords...

Hi everyone, first time poster on this forum- hope you're all good! I'm weighing up the pros and cons of using biostimulants for a study i'm doing.. would be great to get the opinion of those who have used before! All opinions encouraged :) Cheers!

Prolonged mild weather with early drilled crops anyone out spraying insecticide?

Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF With a history deep-rooted in traditional crop protection products, UPL is on a journey to transition to become a supplier of a wide range of holistic crop solutions – which go beyond what’s in a can. CPM finds out more about the company...

The UK has recently experienced extreme hot weather, with temperatures peaking at around 36°C. The Met Office issued an Amber warning for Extreme heat, telling everyone of the dangers. But actually, a problem that has been going on for months is the amount of rainfall, with levels much lower...

INDIANAPOLIS, and MURCIA, Spain, September 22, 2022 — Corteva, Inc. (NYSE: CTVA) and Symborg today announced that Corteva has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Symborg, an expert in microbiological technologies based in Murcia, Spain. Respected throughout the biologicals industry, Symborg...

What are biopesticides? Biopesticides are alternatives to conventional synthetic pesticides. They include live microbes (such as bacteria, fungi and viruses) and/or their extracts, crude or purified plant extracts, pheromones and other natural biochemicals. Biopesticides work best when...

OVERVIEW “Feed before you Weed” 2, 4 and 6 leaf stages are the critical timings for biostimulation and nutritional support. Calcium Phosphite (aCalsa / Calfite) at the 2-4 leaf stage T6P at the 4 & 6 leaf stage Kirol provides a programmed approach to ongoing stress reduction as a partner to the...