seed treatment

  1. CPM RSS

    Catching up with the fly

    Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF 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...
  2. CPM RSS

    Threshold reached for neonicotinoid seed treatment

    Written by Charlotte Cunningham from CPM Magazine 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...
  3. TFF

    New tools for post-insecticide era

    Download PDF 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. By Adam Clarke...
  4. Derrick Hughes

    Leatherjackets

    Are there any sprays now or have they all been taken off the market ?
  5. CPM RSS

    Maximising efficiency

    Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF 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. By Charlotte Cunningham and Lucy...
  6. CPM RSS

    New tools for post-insecticide era

    Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF 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...
  7. CPM RSS

    Rolling their eyes

    Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF 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...
  8. CPM RSS

    Looking to 2023

    Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF 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...
  9. Agriland RSS

    Bayer links up with Kimitec for biological crop protection

    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...
  10. JP Trett Ltd

    Situation Vacant Area Sales Manager – Yorks/Notts/Humber

    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...
  11. Chris F

    No-Till, Cattle & Diverse Cover Crops Mix Well

    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...
  12. Clive

    How Vegan are you ?

    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...
  13. casemx 270

    Thiamethoxam is it banned

    Just seen something on faceache moaning about farmers using it .Is it available to sugar beet growers for the coming season?
  14. TFF

    Quantifying inherent predictability and spatial synchrony in the aphid vector Myzus persicae:

    Abstract Background 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...
  15. Agriland RSS

    RCSI teams up with Syngenta on project to protect crops

    Written by Stella Meehan from Agriland 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...
  16. CPM RSS

    Biological solutions to nitrogen challenges

    Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF 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...
  17. JCfarmer

    Bydv 2022

    Prolonged mild weather with early drilled crops anyone out spraying insecticide?
  18. TFF

    3 key Rothamsted research areas and how farmers will benefit 2022-10-21

    © AdobeStock/megaflopp A strong link between research and practice has never been more vital. We talk to leading researchers and independent crop consultants to see how science at the world’s oldest research centre will help arable farmers tackle their biggest challenges. See also: How West...
  19. benny6910

    Is this seed sample good enough?

    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.
  20. YELROM

    Grain/seed cleaning options

    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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