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Arguably the biggest cause of financial losses in vining peas, bean seed fly can also decimate beans, but little is known of this pest’s behaviour and there’s no chemistry to curtail it. CPM investigates research putting this fly under the...
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The Rothamsted Virus Yellows model has been triggered, authorising the use of Cruiser SB in sugar beet this season.
In January, Defra approved an emergency temporary authorisation for the use of the neonicotinoid pesticide treatment on this...
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Wheat bulb fly is a pest that’s been in slow decline over the past 10 years but, given the right conditions, it can still pack a punch in cereal crops. CPM looks at some new research that will better predict seasonal risk and how to manage it without insecticides.
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With rising input costs putting a hardened focus on maximising the efficiency of nutrients applied to crops, biological aids could prove to be an important tool in the armoury. CPM speaks to the experts.
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Wheat bulb fly is a pest that’s been in slow decline over the past 10 years but, given the right conditions, it can still pack a punch in cereal crops. CPM looks at some new research that will better predict seasonal risk and how to manage...
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Rhizoctonia remains one of the most important potato diseases and liquid seed tuber treatments are now increasingly important in control strategies. CPM visits two Cornish producers who’ve found that getting the most out of them is all...
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As growers firm up crop management plans for the 2023 season, could biologicals and biostimulants find themselves becoming a more frequent part of production? CPM explores the concept.
By Charlotte Cunningham
The beginning of a new year...
Written by Stella Meehan from Agriland
Bayer and Kimitec have announced a new strategic partnership to accelerate the development and commercialisation of biological crop protection solutions and biostimulants.
As part of a global agreement, both companies will become key partners to advance...
WHATS THE JOB? Area Sales Manager – Yorkshire/Notts/Humber
WHO'S THE EMPLOYER? Our client has become a leader in the supply of foliar nutrients and seed treatments direct to farmers and growers.
WHAT'S THE INDUSTRY? Foliar Nutrition / Crop Nutrition / Seed Treatment
HOW WILL I BE REWARDED...
No-Till, Cattle & Diverse Cover Crops Mix Well
Written By Sarah Hill and originally published by No-Till Farmer in the USA
The combination of a 3-way crop rotation, covers and grazing is resulting in big savings by reducing the number of tillage passes, increasing yields and improving soil...
Probably a controversial thread this !
Over Christmas I was talking to a friend ( well more a friend of a friend !) on a night out who claimed to be vegan, he really thinks hes single handedly solving global warming and ending all animal suffering !
Closer questioning (after I pointed out...
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Sugar beet is threatened by virus yellows, a disease complex vectored by aphids that reduces sugar content. We present an analysis of Myzus persicae population dynamics with and without neonicotinoid seed treatment. We use 6 years' yellow water trap and field-collected aphid...
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Researchers at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) University of Medicine and Health Sciences in Dublin have teamed up with agtech company, Syngenta, to develop biodegradable materials that help to protect crops.
In this 12-month...
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Research into a biological seed treatment is suggesting it could both increase yield and potentially help farmers reduce nitrogen requirements. CPM finds out more.
By Mike Abram
Finding ways to cut synthetic nitrogen requirements, or...
What are your thoughts on the cleaning job on this new seed bought from a national supplier. Personally if they cannot clean the caff out what other seeds may I be drilling.
What options are there for cleaning seed for our own use, we would be looking to clean 20 to 25 ton a year of wheat barley oats and beans.
We grow everything for a feed and although we aim to have clean crops sometimes end up with an odd wild oat or a bit of sterile brome in the sample which we...
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