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  1. B

    How to reduce nitrates from farmland

    A woman I know inherited 5 acres of fields that is behind her home that used to be used for farming. She told me that she can do nothing with it because it is too high in nitrates. She said you can't even build on it. Is there anything that can be done other than time? Thanks!
  2. andybk

    is this right? , they now want us to retake our rodenticide qualifications

    copied from twitter :, moving goalposts after we paid the first time ?
  3. Surgery

    The French farmers are kicking off

    Looks like they have had enough of all the associated rubbish and kicking off , another revolt on the cards.
  4. daveydiesel1

    Prices coming down?

    Friend told me yesterday that a new daf lorry is down 11k and that hes noticed second hand diggers are back in price. Any1 else heard or noticed this?
  5. neilo

    Daft pea question...

    Would it be feasible to grow a crop of Spring peas, unsprayed, with the aim of incorporating as a green manure after 12 weeks? The reason I ask is that there is a Welsh enviro scheme open at the moment, where one of the options is to grow a protein crop with no weed control. It would need to be...
  6. S

    Mixer wagon type

    Newby to mixer wagon. I'm wanting to produce dry blends. Rolled cereal and beans with additional protein and minerals possibly with molasses. A unit with high discharge height and good empty out ability to reduce residual product between blends. It won't ever do forage based diets. Single axle...
  7. CPM RSS

    Spring cropping: Spring saviours?

    Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF With wet weather hammering autumn-sown crops and ground travel remaining limited, spring planting may seem more appealing than ever. CPM looks at different options. By Janine Adamson and Rob Jones The Met Office first started naming...
  8. F

    Autumn herbicide

    Will autumn herbicide sprayed in cold weather (1-2') work on grass weeds or have to be warm to take it up
  9. Bossfarmer

    New tractor quotes discussion!

    following on from the thread about JD getting too expensive and someone claiming mccormick were dearer cost of ownership per clock hr than fendt or deutz i thought it could be worth discussing some actual figures, ill go first NH 210 bought 2020 for 88k trade in 2015 NH 210 10k hrs, 24k
  10. Agriland RSS

    NI: Maximum of 50% of planned winter crops in the ground

    Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland It has been estimated that cereal growers in Northern Ireland have succeeded in getting no more than 50% of the ground earmarked for winter crops actually planted out. “This is a very rough figure”, said Robin Bolton, a senior advisor with the College...
  11. Kevtherev

    1983

    Big farm weekly 1983
  12. copse

    Bugs in barley

    Have put up a new grainstore and this is the first year of using it and it’s dry and cooled down . There is a lot of small bugs that have wings and can fly in heap and idea what they are?
  13. Y

    2023 Pick up trucks - what's your fave and why?

    Am trying to make myself prefer the Izuzu D Max as its lighter and doesnt run the over 2040kg weight/ speed issue but it isn't stacking up to my 2019 L200 - sadly no longer available to the UK market. Anyone got a 2023 Ranger? Hilux? ETA are roller tops ever waterproof vs a full cab? Many thanks
  14. cows sh#t me to tears

    JCB if your listening.

    So. Telehandlers and rough ground.....We don't all have beautifully smooth concrete yards that we spend all day in. The powers that be....How about adaptive active suspension to stop me going through the roof. I can see why they put the bars on the inside of the roof glass now. It's clearly to...
  15. G

    Fodder beet

    What price is it this year
  16. snipe

    What % of winter crops not planted or destroyed

    What % of your intended winter crop have not been planted or damaged by flood/slugs/ flee Beatle?
  17. Laggard

    Rotting seeds

    Why does wheat seed rot but blackgrass doesn’t?
  18. Agriland RSS

    Foyle cattle finishing unit and research farm hosts open day

    Written by Agriland Team from Agriland Over 120 farmers were in attendance at Foyle Food Group’s annual Autumn Nutrition Event which was held at the Foyle ‘Farm of Excellence’ in Co. Tyrone on Friday, October 6. Foyle suppliers from across Ulster were in attendance at the event which featured...
  19. CPM RSS

    Weed control: Companion conservation

    Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF Is it possible to successfully companion crop oilseed rape to help control cabbage stem flea beetle and claim SFI payments, while keeping weeds firmly under control? CPM investigates. By Janine Adamson Planting a companion crop...
  20. CPM RSS

    Alternative fuels: Filling diesel’s shoes

    Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF Diesel is an integral aspect of modern agriculture, but despite its enduring efficiency and affordability it will be phased out, but what will replace it? CPM explores the intricacies of alternative fuels and what could possibly be filling...
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