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  1. casemx 270

    Cab air freshener

    What's the best cab air freshener which last longer than a few days.We ve got a new tractor here and it was valeted before delivery the air freshener is one from the valet company it's a really nice refreshing smell which has lasted ages.Anyways would like to know what other people use in their...
  2. CPM RSS

    Inatreq – a headache for 2023?

    Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF Corteva has recently issued detailed best practice application advice for Inatreq-containing fungicides for the coming season after worrying problems were reported by spray operators in 2022, its first season of use. But will farmers...
  3. TFF

    £1,000 a hectare? Novel crops for rotation, resilience and profit 2023-01-04

    Chickpeas and opium poppies are just two of many valuable niche crops that could be grown Chickpeas and opium poppies are just two of many valuable niche crops that could be grown in the UK to help farmers diversify and build soil health within the rotation. Support for novel crops within the...
  4. TFF

    Seeding change: Seed sovereignty inspiration from overseas 2022-12-22

    RESOURCE EXPLAINED: In this workshop session held at the Organic Growers Alliance (OGA) Organic Matters 2022 conference, we hear how the Seed Sovereignty Programme’s Seed Production Training Programme and international exchanges have been learning from some inspirational seed breeders, growers...
  5. P

    Lucerne

    Was thinking about growing Lucerne next year, any experience out there? What is the typical rate for selling bu the tonne?
  6. goodevans

    MPs wearing wheat buttonholes

    Nice too see both sides of parliament wearing wheat on their lapels in PMs Question time today,I had to look up the reason and it was a common question on google
  7. CPM RSS

    Bigger worries than weeds

    Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF Moisture has been the defining difference between healthy and forward oilseed rape crops and others falling foul of cabbage stem flea beetle. CPM looks at how weed management should be tailored to crop growth this autumn. By Melanie...
  8. Jerry

    Westerwolds

    Westerwolds is new to me, drilled 2 weeks ago after barley. Pic taken couple of days ago and it’s starting to shift now. And been mild and wet last couple days in the balmy south!! How soon do people graze it? Hoping to put ewes on in about 8 weeks.
  9. T

    Feeding/supplementing ewes prior to lambing.

    Hi, Currently changing sheep policy a lot (only recently up to me), so trying to not make too many f ups on the way. Always been an indoor lambing suffolk/cheviot x mule flock and then feeding lambs for early market. Now switching to smaller but multiple bearing ewes, lambing outside in April...
  10. Anymulewilldo

    Confessions of the Sheep/Beef Cattle/Pig Addicts

    This is a thread for those who feel guilty about cluttering up dear old GUTH’s beloved price tracker with the chit chat that stop us all being that miserable our families would throw us all out to sit with the dog in the porch. All are welcome, you can even post prices if you want. The only rule...
  11. S

    Some conflict in the Peak District

    This is an interesting one as basically a crowdfunded group have purchased about 70 acres of SDA land at over 1000ft in Cressbrook Dale in the Peak District. They intend to cultivate the land and grow vegetables to nourish the local village, who are naturally up in arms about the prospect. They...
  12. S

    looking for dried poppy pods in large quantity

    hi. i am looking to buy dried poppy pods ( poppy heads) {with out stems}. We do Retail and whole sale as well, We look to buy around 500 kg each month whole year but our need is growing, we will buy even If any one can get us smaller quantities ,weekly or monthly as suits you. we prefer medium...
  13. Corteva Updates

    Herbicide strategy evolution should be considered by farmers returning to oilseed rape

    Farmers returning to oilseed rape this summer are being urged to familiarise themselves with how weed control strategies have evolved in the past three years. Industry predictions indicate an additional 100,000 hectares could be planted in the UK and Ireland this summer, with the war in Ukraine...
  14. TFF

    Diverse weeds - sustainable broad-leaved weed management 2022-07-13

    Diverse weeds - sustainable broad-leaved weed management Much of the focus in recent years in weed management has been on aggressive grassweeds but changing farming systems towards conservation agriculture will be reflected in changing weed management issues and priorities. One change already...
  15. S

    Poppies near Wooler

    Just passed several fields of poppies north of Wooler near North Hazelrigg, anyone know what they are for, they'll be in flower fairly soon and will be spectacular.
  16. W

    Luximo new grass weed herbicide

    https://www.basf.com/global/en/media/news-releases/2020/06/p-20-168.html
  17. AHDB Podcast RSS

    344: AHDB Beef & Lamb: Using EID and collecting data

    344: AHDB Beef & Lamb: Using EID and collecting data Written by Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board In this Food and Farming podcast, Knowledge Exchange Manager, Emma Steele, chats to Shropshire Beef & Lamb Strategic Farmer, Neil Brown, about his use of EID and using the information...
  18. Womblefarrier

    A poem of true word.

    I don’t know if this has been shared before? But here goes. Why do these barns stand empty On this old family farm, And when did farming smaller holdings actually do the country harm, He was happy with his hundred ewes, few horses, hens and sows, Never really saw the need to milk more than...
  19. JP1

    Harry Billinge RIP

    I know it's not agricultural but I feel it deserves wider coverage than in Off Topic https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cornwall-61221978
  20. P

    Work experience

    Hello I am a 16 year old student in Derbyshire about to start my A Levels i am looking to gain some valuable work experience and offer my services in a farm/dairy environment in the summer holidays or October half term 2022.Thankyou any help or replies are very appreciated.
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