Has anyone ever autumn established SFI AHL2 after a crop off winter wheat, grown fast seeding crops such as mustard and then gone into a spring barley late March early April?
Probably a good reason why it isn’t being done!
Written by Rachael Harper from CPM Magazine
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A large-scale Canadian potato grower is seeking to minimise the farm’s impact on the environment, while operating within a challenging landscape. CPM went to visit.
By Mike Abram
The team at Perry Farm are having their weekly agronomy...
Written by Rachael Harper from CPM Magazine
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Traditionally, phoma stem canker has been deemed a southern oilseed rape disease and light leaf spot a northern one, but evidence suggests these diseases are migrating. CPM digs deeper to find out what’s happening.
By Melanie Jenkins...
Written by Rachael Harper from CPM Magazine
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According to combine draper head makers and users, benefits include higher outputs, head-first feeding, more accurate ground contour-following and better performance in low and laid crops, plus longer harvest days. CPM finds out more...
Written by Rachael Harper from CPM Magazine
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Biostimulants are increasingly entering the vernacular of farmers and agronomists as the solution to anything from plant establishment to off-setting disease pressure. CPM details some of the current options to canvas user opinions.
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A recent survey suggests that understanding modes of action and resistance management is already important to many farmers when it comes to weed control strategies, however, there’s room for improvement. CPM finds out more.
By Janine...
We struggle to drill beans any deeper than 75mm with Amazone combi.
Last year geese really spoiled about 20% of an 8 ha field as the crop was emerging , locating the seed by following the emerging plant to the seed.
What depth do most drill at ?
Tried removing depth limiting discs, but no real...
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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
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A Group 2 winter wheat has bucked recent trends of low specific weights for milling quality to perform beyond expected for one Northamptonshire grower.
Emma Bletsoe says she’s ‘delighted’ with her first crop of Mayflower and as a result, plans to...
Seen the latest proposals and I think it's better to be in than out , also learnt today mid tier will be incorporated in to SFI
So what are you doing , think I'll have a pop .
The first ever Recommended Lists (RL) oilseed rape verticillium stem stripe data has been released.
It follows nearly a decade of work to produce robust resistance data for the oilseed rape disease.
Based on a mean verticillium disease index (0–100 scale), the preliminary results show useful...
Following the wettest July since 2009, reports of potato late blight are on the up, with experts warning 2023 could prove a high pressure year.
According to the Met Office, the UK received 170% of expected rainfall for July with wet weather continuing into August. As of the middle of this month...
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Following the wettest July since 2009, reports of potato late blight are on the up, with experts warning 2023 could prove a high pressure year.
According to the Met Office, the UK received 170% of expected rainfall for July with wet weather continuing...
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The questions around applying pyrethroid-based insecticides aren’t new, with many feeling their use is severely limited and, in some cases, detrimental. CPM discovers whether they still have a place on farm.
By Melanie Jenkins and Rob...
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The hot topic this season has undoubtedly been grassweeds and the challenge they’ve become. CPM collates some of the latest expertise to help reinforce the message that best practice will eventually prevail.
By Janine Adamson and Rob...
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Effectively managing the canopy characteristics of sugar beet is the foundation of a healthy and profitable crop. In a world where the list of pest and disease threats keeps growing, CPM explores the importance of maximising the green leaf...
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With many crop production input costs at historical highs, seeking the best deals is more important than ever. CPM finds out how independent agronomy linked to an independent buying group is helping growers.
By Adam Clarke
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