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  1. Oldmacdonald

    Why does this beet look sad?

    Beetroot grown for my farm shop. Heavily weed infested, but gave saltex a few weeks ago which helped clear the redshank. Second photo shows a cleaner patch which is a lot greener and healthier looking. Nitrogen?
  2. TFF

    TerraMap Gold- a new and unrivalled insight into soils 2022-08-03

    It combines the most comprehensive soil analysis with the most accurate soil mapping, and will be launched at the Groundswell Event in June. “TerraMap Gold is a premium service of TerraMap that will interest growers who want an even better understanding of why the soil behaves like it does and...
  3. charlie94

    Growing Rape

    Morning All Current rotation is pretty simple, Wheat, Barley, Maize and Short and Long-term Grass Leys We are considering either reducing grass acreage or getting rid of maize to swap to OSR. Some Ground is low lying some is hard clay. Most the maize is contract sold,decent money but I hate the...
  4. casemx 270

    Subsoiler legs again

    The plan was to cut and weld these together but now we realize that their two different thicknesses of steel the new part 25 mm old leg only 15 mm hence why their easy to bend .So could we get an engineering company to cut us some new tops to weld to our new feet? And would the new tops need to...
  5. TFF

    Drills – let the soil choose the drill 2022-07-21

    Drill for the day, drill for the soil and you’ll be away. CPM explores the financial and agronomic considerations for low and no-till systems, and looks at some of the latest machinery options available to growers. By Melanie Jenkins Establishment is arguably the most vital aspect of a crop’s...
  6. T

    Direct drilling swedes

    I'm looking into direct drilling swedes this month, what's best to spray off existing grass and how long would I need to leave it until DD the swedes in? And what variety of swedes do people recommend. Thanks.
  7. casemx 270

    Micro nutrients

    Working on the basis that a healthy crop is the best way forward I hear of people using mirco nutrients on their crops thinking mainly of wheat and osr what products do you use and can you actually see a difference between treated and non treated to justify the application ? Currently we do use...
  8. Z

    OSR TRACE ELEMENTS

    Trace elements on flowering OSR?? is it worth it or are you covering the petals ?
  9. W

    T1 winter wheat

    What are people using and when are you starting
  10. D

    Spray Water Volumes

    Probably been discussed a million times but reviewing again to reduce overheads. If I go down to 155 litres per ha instead of 200 I only need to visit each block of land once with my 2000 litre tank which is a big saving in time and clat factor. Is 155 litres per ha adequate for fungicides etc...
  11. Agriland RSS

    Nutritional requirements of maize crops

    Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland April is fast approaching, and with it the maize-sowing season, making now onwards a good time to create a planting plan. With this is mind, Agriland is looking at the properties that the crop needs to thrive, beyond the basics of good soil structure...
  12. Breckland Boy

    Beet '22

    Made a start drilling today. Direct into an ex 2 year ley. Reasonably confident that it won't blow.
  13. mikep

    A question about JD 750 discs

    Hi. Are the JD 750 discs hardened all the way through and what diameter are they usually when replaced? The reason I ask is my drill discs are unavailable so I need to find a disc about 17" which I can then modify either the disc or hub to fit? Tia
  14. Razorback News

    Razorback launch new range of flail mowers at Saltex 2019

    Razorback launch new range of flail mowers at Saltex 2019 British manufacturer, Razorback Ltd, headed by Martin Lole, a well-known industry figure with a proven track record in engineering innovative solutions, exhibits their range of vegetation management equipment at Saltex 2019. Alongside...
  15. Hutchinsons News

    Soil mapping helps drive efficiency for hop and apple grower

    Soil mapping helps drive efficiency for hop and apple grower Digital mapping systems in horticultural crops, particularly top fruit and hops, are not yet as widely used as in broad-acre arable crops, but more growers are realising the potential benefits for improving consistency, yield and...
  16. Hutchinsons News

    New Mapping System A Game Changer

    New Mapping System A Game Changer What is being described as a “game changing” soil mapping service, is being launched to UK growers. Hutchinsons' TerraMap is said to revolutionise the way in which soil nutrient mapping is currently undertaken in the UK setting a new standard for accuracy in...
  17. Razorback News

    Razorback launch new range of flail mowers at Saltex 2019

    Razorback launch new range of flail mowers at Saltex 2019 British manufacturer, Razorback Ltd, headed by Martin Lole, a well-known industry figure with a proven track record in engineering innovative solutions, exhibits their range of vegetation management equipment at Saltex 2019. Alongside...
  18. Hutchinsons News

    Soil mapping helps drive efficiency for hop and apple grower

    Soil mapping helps drive efficiency for hop and apple grower Digital mapping systems in horticultural crops, particularly top fruit and hops, are not yet as widely used as in broad-acre arable crops, but more growers are realising the potential benefits for improving consistency, yield and...
  19. Hutchinsons News

    New Mapping System A Game Changer

    New Mapping System A Game Changer What is being described as a “game changing” soil mapping service, is being launched to UK growers. Hutchinsons' TerraMap is said to revolutionise the way in which soil nutrient mapping is currently undertaken in the UK setting a new standard for accuracy in...
  20. Clive

    Glyphosate alternatives ?

    Looks like it cant be got now so what are the alternatives ? (And let''s try keep this useful rather than a. plough or no till bashing thread ) ALL farmers (other than organic) are going to run into issues because on this at some point My Agronomist mentioned acetic acids today ? any...
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