Anyone managed to grab bits? I grabbed some real light bits but any clay and it’s a wet shitty mess. Not sure when to throw the towel in and go for sfi
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In an environment where no one is completely cushioned from volatility, it’s never been more important to select varieties to better manage risk. CPM takes a look at decision-making for the spring barley crop for a more certain outcome...
How do people treat/store on farm barley with home and dry?
Does treated grain go off? How quick does it need to be used by?
What moisture content does the barley need to be at prior to treatment?
Wheat markets looked to go lower, particularly on old crop last week, only to be boosted again by renewed Ukrainian tensions. US markets dipped into their close on Friday after we had gone home and are closed for Presidents Day this Monday. With this in mind, European closes from Friday now look...
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Download PDF Spring barley has been part of the cropping mix for the past five years on a Shropshire farm. CPM visits to find out how on-farm trials are helping develop a successful approach to how it’s grown. It’s part of learning to do things differently. By Tom Allen-Stevens...
Have used 0.5l/ha Jaunt (Fluoxastrobin(75g/l) Prothioconazole(150g/l)
Trifloxystrobin(75g/l)) the last couple of years with good results( have both been very dry springs with low levels of disease). With the loss of CTL what are people using this year?
Has anyone any experience of this variety?
Looking to buy in seed for this year and see Kelim is about top ranked for brackling resistance, whilst similar to Planet for lodging, ripening and specific weight.
Spring Barley is always planted after grazed fodder crops here and stays green, making...
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A consistently solid performer, even in the difficult growing season of 2020, Evelina is proving increasingly popular with livestock farmers due to its high grain and straw yields.
Available exclusively from Mole Valley Farmers, Evelina’s superb disease resistance makes...
Given the late drilling date and the amount of rain that’s gone on them I’m pleasantly pleased with the state of my crops.
I do have two small fields that are below par but most are looking well.
How are others looking?
Wheat and barley below, no rape this year but locally it looks well.
Spring barley varieties will be growing quickly now. Attention needs to be paid to fungicide choice, PGR requirements and nitrogen as we move towards harvest. Nitrogen should be applied depending on which market you are growing for, and the contract specifications if growing for malt...
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Agricultural specialist Wynnstay has announced a new senior appointment to strengthen its seed division.
Toby Reich has taken up the newly created role of Head of Seed at Wynnstay Agricultural Supplies with a remit to deliver the firm’s vision for growth in the sector...
Some of the stuff i've sown is, some is ok, some is terrible!
It looks like i've sown it too thin, but I've not, it is desperate for a good downpour, I was thinking while driving from them earlier, there's not been drop of proper rain since they went in the ground.
How's yours looking?
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