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Feel better now . worst year in my 40 years doing this job , drip drip rather than one deluge

Download PDF Intercropping, bi-cropping, companion cropping – call it what you like, but interest is increasing. An EU project aims to transform this from a niche to mainstream. CPM reports. By Mike Abram It’s perhaps unlikely a workshop about a bi-cropping project would have attracted nearly...

Written by janineadamson from CPM Magazine With soil moisture levels high this summer, accurate application of product is the key to controlling burgeoning slug populations, urges a molluscicide expert. This includes the calibration of spreading equipment, says Adama’s Andy Bailey. “Wet...

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...

As a letter stated in the currant farmers weekly, i agree? it seems im under siege? from "people" trying to break into the yard to steal? The public, throwing litter into fields? the public looking for any "weakness" in my fencing to start walking with dogs? It now seems to me here in my village...

Download PDF What does a sustainable farming future look like? CPM discovers how privately funded natural capital marketplaces could be integral to supporting both sustainable and profitable farming businesses, making them more viable for a changing future. By Melanie Jenkins Private funding...

Ciaran Collins, Teagasc Tillage Specialist, touches on the many benefits of catch crops and what farmers need to consider when establishing them as part of their ACRES plan. The fact that cover crops reduce nutrient loss is beyond doubt. Multi-year research in Teagasc has proven that a mustard...

we have a worst thread so for balance what’s the best tractor of all time ?

Love this show! New series kicks off on BBC Scotland, on Monday, August 28th at 8pm, before starting on BBC2 on Tuesdays at 8pm, starting on the following day, August 29th https://www.thescottishfarmer.co.uk/news/23743494.this-farming-life-new-series-hit-television-screens/

Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF As wet conditions push slug pressure into the red, many will unknowingly be reaching for a biological control to protect their broadacre crops. CPM explores the evolution of ferric phosphate into the reliable crop protection product it is...

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 CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF A larger combine can be preferred to a new drying system, the extra output making it more feasible to wait for ideal cutting days and sub-15% moisture, however, coping with incoming grain can be challenging. CPM learns how a pair of...

Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF Kuhn’s forward trajectory hasn’t been hindered by the challenges of the past few years but has instead given the firm direction, which can be seen through its portfolio of new releases. CPM headed to France to see first-hand. By Melanie...

Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF Establishment will always be the most vital time for any crop, and having the right drill for the job plays an important role in this. CPM takes a look at some new additions to the market from the past year. By Melanie Jenkins Whether...

Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland With the weather slightly improving over the coming days, many tillage farmers will be making a dash for the harvest finishing line, certainly where wheat is concerned. Teagasc is strongly advising growers to concentrate on harvesting grain; getting...

Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland The return of cooler, wetter weather conditions has brought the prospect of improved maize and soyabean crop conditions in the United States. Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) senior cereals and oilseeds analysts have confirmed...

Written by janineadamson from CPM Magazine An EAMU application for Lambdastar (lambda-cyhalothrin) use on spring linseed has been given approval by the Chemicals Regulation Division (CRD). The contact insecticide from Life Scientific can be used to target flax flea beetle in the crop. Premium...

A couple of quick questions after grain comes out of the dryer and goes into store is it possible that the moisture content can drop a little say 1% ? And when drying milling wheat what moisture do you dry it to? When storing grain in steel bins is it possible that the grain sweats and the...

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How do you manage for your next crop if you chop a biggish crop of wheat straw i am ploughing will it plough down ok or will it be a night mare to manage the following crop never done it before have plenty straw baled for myself now with last years carry over could sell it but if if this dambed...