integrated pest management

Written by Rachael Harper from CPM Magazine Download PDF It might be desirable to imagine a world where fungicides aren’t necessary, but the fact is they’re a fundamental pillar supporting effective crop production. CPM explores the value of independent oilseed rape fungicide trials. By...

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 Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland Pest control products manufacturer, Lodi UK, has said rodent numbers have risen sharply following Covid-19 and, as temperatures fall, rodents will seek shelter on farms. If not controlled, the company said, rodents could ruin grain stores. Lodi...

Written by janineadamson from CPM Magazine Trial data suggests a short gap between spray off and drilling can leave a green bridge for aphids to survive and spread barley yellow dwarf virus (BYDV) to emerging crops. The trials, conducted by Bayer, show lower infection rates from a nine-day gap...

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland CropTec has said that seminars at this year’s show will equip arable farmers with the knowledge they need to meet the challenges faced by the industry “head on” and to maximise opportunities. This year’s event will take place on November 29 and...

Defra have announced that farmers can sign up for the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) from 18 September 2023. Potential applicants can register their interest from Wednesday 30 August 2023. Following this announcement, ADAS has prepared a package of support to help farmers get the most...

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland Farmers can start registering their interest for the Sustainable Farming incentive (SFI) from this Wednesday (August 30). The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) will accept applications for the scheme from Monday...

Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF 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...

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland Pest control chemical manufacturer Lodi UK has urged farmers to be aware of the damage rodents can cause to farm machinery. Every farm’s post-harvest rodent control strategy should be to protect storage and machines from rodents, the company...

Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland Hybrid barleys are well recognised for their high biomass potential. This is an evolving, good news story for Irish grain growers. This has significant benefits in terms of grassweed suppression, but new data suggests that it also has a benefit...

The Sustainable Farming Incentive offer in 2023: guidance update Written by The Team Alison Day We've made some minor changes to the SFI Handbook for the 2023 offer and provided voluntary guidance on how you could do the SFI actions in response to feedback from farmers. In this post...

The UK Government published their latest climate adaptation plan on 17 July 2023. The Third National Adaptation Programme (NAP3) sets out the actions that Government will take over the next five years to build resilience to the impacts of climate change across UK industries and communities...

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What we have achieved at agricultural shows this summer Written by defrablogs Agricultural shows are the highlight of farming calendars across the country. Since May, Defra ministers have travelled to 16 different shows in every nation and region of the UK , speaking to farmers and land...

Agriculture, as one of the oldest human activities, has evolved significantly over the years. While conventional agriculture has allowed us to feed a growing population, it has also contributed to climate change through greenhouse gas emissions and land degradation. However, there is hope on the...

A team of Rothamsted scientists met with Members of Parliament and Peers in Westminster last week to present their latest insights on artificial intelligence (AI) in farming as part of Evidence Week in Parliament. Evidence Week is a unique annual event bringing together the public...

The plans for the roll-out of the new Sustainable Farming Incentive actions for 2023 have been announced by Defra this week. With 23 actions for farmers and land managers to apply for from August, the scheme will now reward those businesses looking to protect and enhance their farmed...

As per title, we've to use BASIS/FACTS qualified person if we want to use IPM plan and Nutrient management Plan for SFI. Anyone on here offering this service? Any approximations of fees for doing these?

Expanded offer of the Sustainable Farming Incentive to roll out from August Written by Defra Press Office There has been widespread trade coverage in Farmers Weekly Farmers Guardian, Farming UK, Pig World, The Grocer and Business Green on yesterday’s announcement of changes to the...

Under Irish growing conditions, controlling cereal diseases is a critical part of managing cereal crops. Here, Steven Kildea, Teagasc Plant Pathologist, outlines how we can combine the different components of control through integrated pest management to manage diseases. With a mild and damp...