Australian farmers back EU decision to extend approval of controversial herbicide glyphosate
Written by Aston Brown from the Guardian
The decision comes as a landmark class action against the manufacturer of glysophate weedkiller Roundup is before the federal court
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Just had a look at this, it’s seems a lot more open to interpretation than GS4
am I right in saying I could put a herbal ley in that is 70% rye grass with the other grasses / herbs etc making up the other 30% , leave it between start may and end july for 5 weeks , ie take a 1st cut late May/...
I gave up second wheats a good few years ago due to grassweed control, lack of!, thought I'd give it another go as the farm is cleaner and now running a disc direct drill, flooding aside, it looks terrible, what have people learnt with DD second wheat, as I'm now hearing advice along the lines...
Anyone doing an aphid spray? Agronomist thinks I should on the early stuff (drilled end of Sept), but I think only to cover his arse. I’m not convinced, especially with all this rain, wind and now cold we’re getting. Be hard enough to find a day to even spray it.
Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland
The dry spell at the end of September and early October allowed contractor, Darren Russell, to plant a 20ac crop of Spearhead winter wheat on behalf of a local dairy farming client.
The ground is situated in the townland of Killead, close to Belfast...
Anyone else had this problem. Wheat drilled 3 cm deep and rolled before application
left side had liberator+pdm. Right luximo twin pack. Glad I only bought 1 pack.
‘It’s an abomination’: battle brewing over proposed US laws to protect pesticide companies
Written by Carey Gillam from the Guardian
Even as juries decide against a herbicide maker, proposed industry-backed measures would limit lawsuits and local use restrictions
Cancer patients are...
It’s now very wet here and another 8 days at least of rain forecast, barely is not drilled and no hope before bonfire night. I have dressed seed… so, if (I know unlikely) we had a beautiful January is there any reason why drilling winter barley then would fail/make an unviable crop?
Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine
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Is it possible to successfully companion crop oilseed rape to help control cabbage stem flea beetle and claim SFI payments, while keeping weeds firmly under control? CPM investigates.
By Janine Adamson
Planting a companion crop...
Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland
Blackgrass is a particularly persistent weed of winter wheat. Its success is largely due to widespread, multiple-herbicide resistance.
A new study has shown that whether or not blackgrass will be herbicide-resistant depends on more than just what is...
Corteva 2023 OSR Survey results and findings
Growers have indicated a preference for longer rotations and a stronger focus on either early drilling, or a flexible approach which prioritises sowing seeds into moist soils wherever possible.
Corteva Agriscience’s survey received 250 replies and...
I'm not into contracting, I just like to help others out when I can and don't usually charge if its not a huge job , but I'm doing about 120 acrs of ploughing for someone quite close to me (geographically and I will need to put a bill in . What's a decent 'for both sides' rate ? I'm not...
Drilled a couple of fields of winter barley on Saturday and wondering wether to get them rolled tomorrow before rain Wednesday or leave till the spring. Ground conditions were reasonable but certainly not perfect for barley with the very odd damp patch. Having a glorious day today and the top...
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