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  1. Sir loin

    Foliar applications of nitrogen.

    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...
  2. TFF

    How plant sap tests could unlock disease control benefits

    © Tim Scrivener Understanding how nutrition affects plant health is still very much an evolving science, but plant sap analysis is allowing management decisions to be based on close to real-time data. Sap analysis offered by Dutch company NovaCropControl is a more accurate way of measuring how...
  3. TFF

    What is biological farming?

    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...
  4. Jsmith2211

    Bean damage and low yield

    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...
  5. A

    When to late for turnip and forage rape?

    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?
  6. TFF

    Transition to Soil Health

    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...
  7. Agriland RSS

    Wheat: Latest variety-based trial results from AHDB

    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...
  8. TFF

    Eight ways to battle the beetle

    Company News 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...
  9. 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...
  10. L

    Ideal Sowing dates for turnips/ forage rape

    In average uk weather conditions what is regarded as too late for sowing forage rape / Turnips?
  11. teslacoils

    Take all

    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?
  12. Agriland RSS

    Pics: New machinery arrivals land at Tullamore Show

    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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