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  1. CPM RSS

    Weed control: The big questions answered

    Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF Slow herbicide discovery, resistance development and a rapidly changing farming landscape are all threats to sustainable weed control in UK arable systems. CPM attended a recent debate to see what leading experts view as potential...
  2. Jsmith2211

    Moseley Says Sack The Board

    https://www.fwi.co.uk/news/sack-the-board-if-you-sack-me-says-red-tractor-boss Can't say I disagree with him on that, fire the lot of them... Get some people in that care about the farmers they are supposed to be working for, not the supermarkets which they have decided to work for instead.
  3. B

    Uk Livestock Farmers A Dying Breed?

    Well what do others think? It seems to me, while our govt, makes "our " farmers, jump through all the hoops, ( rules, regulations etc etc), right? Meat from wherever? floods into the UK? Why i say this, just phoned my vet, to get some alymycin, for treating some foul of the foots, and been told...
  4. Bossfarmer

    Farm Subsidies......expand or GET OUT???

    Given the fact that subsidy goes straight to the bottom line(net profit) how does everyone plan to replace this? im not asking can you "survive" without it, simply how will you replace it? or will you just accept that you will make less money? given the fact the general populations minimum wage...
  5. Agriland RSS

    Adama appoints regional agronomy manager for the South West

    Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland Adama Agricultural Solutions UK Ltd. has appointed Michael Farr as the company’s regional agronomy manager in the South West of England. In his role as regional agronomy manager for Adama, Farr will provide technical support and advice to...
  6. W

    Should Tom Bradshaw resign from the Nfu?

    On the 9th October Tom Bradshaw tweeted picture 1. On the 11th October the NFU released a statement pictures 2,3 and 4 and quoted Tom Bradshaw directly. It clearly says that the NFU have been involved for 18 months and Tom himself sits on the Red Tractor board. However Tom’s personal post...
  7. Bruce Almighty

    Kyleo equivalent

    How many l/ha Glyphosate & how many l/ha 2,4D do you need on rape stables pre-drilling We’d normally use 3 l/ha glyphosate but some rape volunteers are strong Thanks
  8. M

    Wheat pre em

    Morning Presumably most are still planning on planting wheat in the next month or so. With current prices and profitability what’s everyone’s thoughts on pre em choices and rates ? cheers
  9. Bury the Trash

    Can i have a Pea please Bob ?

    https://www.theguardian.com/science/2023/jul/08/uk-scientists-could-make-poisonous-grass-pea-a-valuable-food-crop
  10. D

    SU Herbicides idiots guide

    Is there a handy idiots guide to the like of Ally, Inka etc anywhere? TIA.
  11. Oldmacdonald

    Will anything knock cow parsley in winter barley?

    Even just enough to save it looking a mess? 😖😖
  12. Bobthebuilder

    scott beef closed

    anyone any more news on the rumor i heard last week that scott beef were closed after losing 2 contracts to supply Aldi and M&S, huge hole in the market if true
  13. dgjeynes

    Chuck weed in new grass seeds

    We’ve planted approx 40ac new seed back in September and all has a lot of chick weed in it any solutions to remove the chick weed and save what grass we have left
  14. TFF

    Put stewardship at the heart of glyphosate use, says WRAG

    Weeds continue to pose a threat to productivity on arable farms, with glyphosate a vital active ingredient. Written by the Weed Resistance Action Group (WRAG), this article examines how to manage herbicide resistance risks. Glyphosate use In recent years, farmers have responded well to...
  15. M

    Return of Area Payments

    Talk on Twitter and the farming press of the return of BPS at £80/acre!
  16. G

    Raving mad combine driver

    Saw this on utube
  17. JP1

    Another nail in the coffin

    Letter from my vets today to say they will no longer undertake cattle work I'd already had to go elsewhere for TB work as my usual vets could not afford to do the annual vet licensing nor work at Gov rates One cull cow buyer in this region Local abattoir built with EU grants discontinued...
  18. FMC Agro UK

    Pre-emergence broadleaf weed control in oilseed rape could aid grassweed control

    Farmers planning to get back into oilseed rape growing this autumn on the back of sustained high commodity prices should invest in husbandry from the off to ensure maximum return – with pre-emergence weed control strongly advised to ensure crops get away well. That’s the advice from Agrii...
  19. Anymulewilldo

    Confessions of the Sheep/Beef Cattle/Pig Addicts

    This is a thread for those who feel guilty about cluttering up dear old GUTH’s beloved price tracker with the chit chat that stop us all being that miserable our families would throw us all out to sit with the dog in the porch. All are welcome, you can even post prices if you want. The only rule...
  20. Rossymons

    To buy or not to buy

    ...that is the question. I think I'm over thinking the job so wondered what the collective thought? I can get my hands on a decent number of well reared Native X weaned calves. Do I buy now or do I wait? First cut is in the bag for winter, 2nd cut isnt worth cutting yet but grazing it won't do...
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