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Written by janineadamson from CPM Magazine Agrochemical manufacturer, Sumitomo Chemical Agro Europe, has committed to launching a pipeline of new products into both the UK and European markets. General manager Alberto Ancora says beyond Sumitomo’s conventional chemical portfolio, key...

Agrochemical manufacturer Sumitomo Chemical Agro Europe, best known for its biorational agricultural products and solutions, aims to strengthen its market presence in both Europe and the UK with a significant pipeline of new products according to Alberto Ancora, General Manager of Sumitomo...

Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF It might be one of those years where it’s sorely tempting to tighten the belt where input spend is concerned, but this could be a false economy. CPM explores the benefits of a well-timed T2. By Melanie Jenkins Variability, not just...

Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (CAFRE) has just published a crops update for Northern Ireland. It relates the continuing impact of the poor weather on winter cereals, while also reflecting on the 2024 spring planting opportunities...

Written by janineadamson from CPM Magazine A new fungicide product and its active substance have received authorisation for use in Great Britain. Syngenta has confirmed that pydiflumetofen, known as Adepidyn technology, has been approved alongside product Miravis Plus – for use on arable crops...

Written by janineadamson from CPM Magazine Safeguarding yield and quality will be pivotal in what could be a competitive spring barley grain market this harvest, is the message from agronomy experts. This includes proactively minimising stress on the crop after the wet winter. “Spring barley...

Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF As Revystar XE enters its fifth season of use, CPM takes a deep dive into the active ingredients in it to understand the journey so far and the science behind the product’s consistent performance. By Janine Adamson Launching a new plant...

Having a go at fodder beet for first time in my "career"... South coast, dry sandy free-draining soils. Beet is for grazing store cattle over winter. Have bought a grazing variety. Any useful advice for a first-time grower? Thanks in advance 👍

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With potential £229/Ha on the table for s barley under sfi, are we about to see the return of the barley baron. Been looking at sfi, i guess like many farmers, weigh up all the options, ipm1, sam1,2,3, num 1,2,3 …..hrw…..ahl… so on and so on , a bit of this and a bit of that, and it all starts...

Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland Teagasc is confirming that 2023 will be a good year for Irish fodder beet growers. This is assuming that they can get the harvest over the line. While it is still early in the season for harvesting fodder beet, early indications are that this year’s...

Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) is forecasting that UK wheat and barley stocks will remain tight, relative to envisaged demand for the remainder of 2023/2024. One of the key factors coming into play is the year-on-year...

Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF Effectively managing the canopy characteristics of sugar beet is the foundation of a healthy and profitable crop. In a world where the list of pest and disease threats keeps growing, CPM explores the importance of maximising the green leaf...

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...

Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland Some winter barley crops are at a high risk of lodging, if the weather turns wet between now and harvest. This is the view of agronomist, Richard Owens, who manages a selection of cereal and potato crops in counties Antrim and Down. “I walked a...

Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) advisors are confirming that the wet weather during much of March and April has made crop protection challenging. As a consequence, crops are under pressure, providing ideal conditions for...

Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF Patience is the key to succeeding with both direct drilling and spring barley in Scotland, as CPM finds out when meeting David Fuller-Shapcott. By Mike Abram Conventional logic says direct drilling in Scotland is challenging. Doing it...

Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF Stress is arguably the single biggest risk factor for any barley crop. CPM attended a BASF roundtable to discover why preventing stress in the crop is important and how this can be done while facing numerous challenges. By Melanie...

Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland Net blotch, which can result in yield losses of up to 40%, has been identified in winter barley crops in the UK and Ireland. The disease, which according to the Agriculture, Horticulture and Development Board (AHDB) can cause typical yield losses of...

Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) crops advisor, Leigh McClean, is recommending that farmers should apply second nitrogen on winter cereals by early stem extension. Crops should also be inspected for recently emerged broadleaf...