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There will be no one-size-fits-all approach to T1 and T2 fungicide applications in 2024. The seemingly never-ending rain has seen to that. Instead, we expect to see wheat growers across the UK and Ireland to make their product and rate choices on a field-by-field basis depending on their...

Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF It might be one of those years where it’s sorely tempting to tighten the belt where input spend is concerned, but this could be a false economy. CPM explores the benefits of a well-timed T2. By Melanie Jenkins Variability, not just...

Cereal growers warned of septoria “perfect storm” Cereal growers will need to use the best tools available to them to offset the threat of septoria this year, Corteva Agriscience has advised. After the warmest February on record for England and Wales, followed by a very wet March, early...

Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (CAFRE) has just published a crops update for Northern Ireland. It relates the continuing impact of the poor weather on winter cereals, while also reflecting on the 2024 spring planting opportunities...

Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF As Revystar XE enters its fifth season of use, CPM takes a deep dive into the active ingredients in it to understand the journey so far and the science behind the product’s consistent performance. By Janine Adamson Launching a new plant...

Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF Given the highly variable field conditions across the country, devising an effective spring fungicide programme may feel like an insurmountable feat. Although it’s difficult to predict impending disease pressure with so many unknowns, CPM...

Written by janineadamson from CPM Magazine Independent trials organised by AHDB have shown that Univoq continues to perform against septoria and rusts. The trials, which entered their 30th year, monitor the performance of different fungicides both as straights and as coformulations, to help...

Independent trials by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) have shown that Univoq™ fungicide from Corteva Agriscience continues to be one of the leading treatments against septoria and rusts. The trials, which entered their 30th year, monitor the performance of different...

As farmers and contractors begin their winter machinery maintenance schedules, Corteva Agriscience has produced an updated best practice advice video highlighting the benefits of good sprayer hygiene. The video is presented by independent spray application specialist Tom Robinson who returns to...

Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF A new broad spectrum fungicide is about to appear on the scene which should growers deal with a range of crop diseases that were prevalent in the last growing season due to the favourable weather conditions last Spring and Autumn. For...

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Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) advisors are confirming that the wet weather during much of March and April has made crop protection challenging. As a consequence, crops are under pressure, providing ideal conditions for...

Have many started yet, if so what are you using?

Haven’t heard of any yet. Anyone had any issues at T1?

Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) crops advisor, Leigh McClean, is recommending that farmers should apply second nitrogen on winter cereals by early stem extension. Crops should also be inspected for recently emerged broadleaf...

Who’s going to use Univoq this year? The only real substitute is Revystar but at £27 / ha more expensive it’s a difficult decision. We used Univoq for half a day last year and had to replace all of our DCV diaphragms, over winter we have found several damaged tank hoses and replaced the pump...

Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF Corteva has recently issued detailed best practice application advice for Inatreq-containing fungicides for the coming season after worrying problems were reported by spray operators in 2022, its first season of use. But will farmers...

Written by Charlotte Cunningham from CPM Magazine New data from cereal disease trials carried out in 2022 has shown that Univoq, from Corteva Agriscience, has demonstrated a superior yield return in comparison to Revystar XE for the second year running. In two separate pieces of work – one by...

Now PWM has been round for a year or 2 how are people finding it does it deliver all it promises? Is the inability to use Air Induction Nozzles an issue? What are the running maintenance costs like when compared with conventional Air shutoffs? Is it worth the premium of £1000 per metre...

Well I guess it’s time to start another annual thread about how peoples crops are looking at the start of the year. All pics taken today. Generally I’m pretty happy at present other than one but of rape that looks a bit thin in places thanks mainly to pheasants🙄 Wheats Skyfall Two year...