There have been some sporadic mentions of foliar applications of nitrogen on the forum, in light of the lack of AN and the cost hike , can anyone enlighten us as to potential savings, pitfalls, application rates, how to dissolve urea and if it can be done plus any modifications to sprayers that...
Biological farming was a hot topic this week as the first Biological Farming Conference – run by the National Organic Skillnet – took place in Tullamore this week.
Interest in the event was high and attendees came from all parts of the agricultural sectors. Livestock and tillage farmers were in...
Hello all. Combining some beans (at night so they don’t all fall out). Looks a good crop but yield is really disappointing. Looking like 1t/ac, maybe pushing 1.5. Found a fair few of these beans which seem to have been hollowed right out, is this because of a beetle or insect of some kind? I...
We are in very dry part in missing all the rain that seems to be going round us.When is it to late to plant a HALF TURNIP /HALF RAPE mix.We are in Oxfordshrie?
I’m sure many readers are well aware how much of a hot topic soils are in recent times – so much so – it seems we are somewhat in the midst of a soil health renaissance. Farmers around the globe are re-engaging with the importance and potential of their most valuable asset.
There are various...
Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland
The Agriculture and Horticulture and Development Board (AHDB) is reporting that a number of variety-based trial results for feed and bread wheat are now available.
Autumn and winter were mild, with adequate, but not excessive, rainfall. The mild and...
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Eight ways to battle the beetle
An integrated approach to controlling cabbage stem flea beetle (CSFB) is vital says Agrii seed technical specialist David Leaper.
“This year, there’s less appetite to plant OSR after two particularly difficult years with dry conditions at...
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...
Haven't seen takeall for years but there clearly was some in some second wheat (5th cereal) this year. Field is due to go into wheat again - anything that can be done to reduce risk?
Written by Justin Roberts from Agriland
Good weather brought the crowds flocking to the Tullamore Show last weekend with plenty to view in the machinery section that may not have been widely seen before.
A lot has happened over the last two years and without these windows upon the trade...
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