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    Regulatory approval for isoflucypram

    Written by janineadamson from CPM Magazine New active substance, isoflucypram, has been given regulatory approval – the first fungicide to be approved by the Chemicals Regulation Division (CRD) post-Brexit. The AI from Bayer was simultaneously approved alongside Vimoy – the first product to...
  2. R

    Looking back at my spray records, where did it all go wrong?

    Writing up my spray records from just applying some pre-ems, I looked back to mid 2000's. The amount of chemicals we use now compared to then and how we got by with simple fungicides makes it look like the industry has gone down the pan. A lot of actives have gone and those left we have been...
  3. L

    The humble year of an organic farmer

    Under request from @Bokey I have decided to dedicate a thread to the trials and tribulations on the farm, I shall endeavour to splice the good with the bad. A bit about us, 600 acres all told, 450 cropable, 8 years into organic, mainly arable with a few wooly critters, an impatient old man and...
  4. P

    Wheat seed rates 2023

    Thinking about starting drilling wheat next week. This early drilled stuff is going in mainly after early potatoes and some overwintered stubble that has been ploughed and pressed. We have subsoiled and disc & pressed after the potatoes. All seedbeds are really good and the nice bit of rain has...
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    Canadian potato production: Driving progress

    Written by Rachael Harper from CPM Magazine Download PDF 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...
  6. A

    Seed dressing

    Got these test results back today, I'm guessing no need for a spd, just get it in the ground. One will be 1st wheat and the other W barley.
  7. M

    Stubble Cultivator

    Hi just wondering what is the minimum power requirement for a 4m stubble cultivator at 7 to 8 inches deep, the likes of a vaderstad cultus or kuhn cultimer or horsch terrano please.
  8. Dolomite

    Seed dressing combination

    Morning all. Having decided on our seed choices for this coming drilling time. We have also opted to try latitude, vibrance duo and Nuello iN on the wheats. All three on the wheat and latitude swapped for signal for the 1st wheats following grass. Anyone have any experience and or feed back...
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    Groundswelms

    02.20 onwards That's why ELMS is a sh!tfest. Not because of the Goldsmiths, or Carrie, or Packham, or the Moonbat, or Craig Bennett, or Tony Juniper. Because of farmers putting it into the head of @Janet Hughes Defra that there are 'good' and 'bad' ways of farming. That's why countless...
  10. APJ

    Harvest 2023

    Let’s start a harvest 23 thread! So how far do we all think we are from starting? Winter barley rapidly ripening here early start is on the cards. First week of july maybe, rape just starting to lose its greenness also!
  11. Cowabunga

    Cow Genocide and the undermining of domestic food production by the ruling class.

    Well worth every farmer, and everyone else, watching.
  12. Agriland RSS

    Tillage: Time to consider new seed varieties for 2023-2024

    Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland It’s that time of year when cereal growers will start to consider what new seed varieties are available for the season ahead. In some parts of the country, the start of the winter barley harvest is just four weeks away. And as soon as this is...
  13. M

    Agronomist T3 prescription!

    Hi All, For those who use an agronomist to help with work load who’s got a rec for T3? Its very dry and wheat of our sensible varieties here very clean (Siskin /Extase etc) Is teb/prochloraz the general go to in this rusty weather?Will it be needed? For those that prescribe for themselves...
  14. TFF

    Legume Research at NIAB 2023-06-01

    Senior Programme Leader Dr Tom Wood explains all about NIAB's Legume research, including what we are currently working on and why: Legumes have received renewed interest recently as important break-crops that can improve sustainability in agricultural rotations by decreasing the risk of pests...
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    Septoria remains an unwanted guest

    Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF With previous warnings of an impending ‘sea of septoria’, how are crops faring as the season continues? CPM joins the Bayer Crop Doctor team for an update on the sites and tips for next steps. By Janine Adamson For many, a lack of spray...
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    T2 decisions loom

    Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF A wet early spring has favoured septoria and thrown fungicide strategies in the air. CPM investigates how four decision-makers from across the country are planning to manage the threat at T2. By Will Charlton Choosing a fungicide for T2...
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    Formulation matters

    Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF How to improve an already good product is no simple task, but it’s one Adama is seeking to do with prothioconazole by investing in unique formulation technology. CPM finds out more. By Mike Abram Innovation in crop protection isn’t...
  18. Bald Rick

    Maize 2023

    Started drilling today and seems about right as it’s not been overly warm
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    An eye on visible and subtle threats

    Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF Monitoring contaminants is vital to ensure UK cereals and their by-products are safe and produced to a high standard. CPM looks at trends from a much-valued monitoring project and what it can tell us about the cereal supply chain. By Adam...
  20. jackrussell101

    What are the benefits of growing triticale?

    Arable novice here. What are the benefits of growing triticale in an arable rotation? Is it a breakcrop with wheat? How cheap is it to grow, and what yield would you expect from land that would normally do 3.5 tonne per acre wheat? Presumably combined, and the straw is of use too? Many thanks
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