Regenerative regimes allowing earlier autumn drilling can give particular advantages to the most robust wheat varieties, reveal the latest trials undertaken as part of Agrii’s Green Horizons sustainability-improving initiative.
The fully-replicated trials comparing the performance of two...
I think my faithful gleam has had its day. What's looking the standout wheats and barleys on your farms - what's covered the ground well and avoiding the diseases?
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With previous warnings of an impending ‘sea of septoria’, how are crops faring as the season continues? CPM joins the Bayer Crop Doctor team for an update on the sites and tips for next steps.
By Janine Adamson
For many, a lack of spray...
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A new winter feed barley has sailed onto the scene, with a strong tail wind docking it securely at the top of the two-rows for yield and rounded performance. CPM explores what’s making Limagrain’s latest variety LG Caravelle turn heads...
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Stress is arguably the single biggest risk factor for any barley crop. CPM attended a BASF roundtable to discover why preventing stress in the crop is important and how this can be done while facing numerous challenges.
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A wet early spring has favoured septoria and thrown fungicide strategies in the air. CPM investigates how four decision-makers from across the country are planning to manage the threat at T2.
By Will Charlton
Choosing a fungicide for T2...
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After successive years where March has seen the ground begin to dry out after the winter downpours, 2023 appears to have bucked the trend. CPM met up with the Bayer Crop Doctor team to survey sites around the country and get a feel for the...
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The pathogen causing yellow rust has been changing its virulence profiles faster than you can say ‘variety resistance’ of late. CPM was at the UKCVPS stakeholder event last month to find out the status quo between winter wheat varieties...
Arable novice here.
What are the benefits of growing triticale in an arable rotation?
Is it a breakcrop with wheat?
How cheap is it to grow, and what yield would you expect from land that would normally do 3.5 tonne per acre wheat?
Presumably combined, and the straw is of use too?
Many thanks
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The early bird catches the worm – so the saying goes, and this is no truer than when applied to getting ahead of disease in cereal crops. CPM explores how targeted early season agronomy can make all the difference.
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A relatively warm and dry February saw field work resume in earnest. With yellow rust already at uncomfortable levels in some regions and the T0 timing on the horizon, CPM gathers thoughts on disease control at a roundtable event hosted by...
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Looking to catch a favourable wind and sail the high arable seas is the new malting winter barley from Elsoms, Buccaneer. CPM hears about how this variety is setting a course to try and fly the flag for both the malting and feed markets...
I know it’s bin covered time and again but what is everyone using for it at the moment and best place to buy online
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Little lad wanted to grow some crops
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The future use options for fungicides in cereal crops was discussed in detail at a workshop held in Co. Down earlier this week.
The event was hosted by the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE)
Both the main speakers in attendance...
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After careful consideration of what was a knee-jerk reaction, a last-minute alternative to oilseed rape provides food for thought for a North Lincolnshire grower. CPM reports
By Mike Abram
A knee-jerk reaction to grow winter barley when...
Based on RL data and parental diversity information, use the variety blend tool to select three-way or four-way mixes for on-farm testing.
Varietal mixtures increase genetic diversity within a field and may help slow the spread of some diseases and reduce the risk of resistance breakdown. Based...
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The Recommended List system has changed over the years and always scores high for grower satisfaction. Just ahead of a detailed review, CPM finds out how levy payers can have their say and what potential changes are on the horizon.
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Brew-only spring barley varieties don’t come along that often and although it’s only currently provisionally approved by the Malting Barley Committee (MBC), Skyway appears to be carving a path for itself. CPM finds out what elevates it...
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