seedbeds

  1. A

    Seed dressing

    Got these test results back today, I'm guessing no need for a spd, just get it in the ground. One will be 1st wheat and the other W barley.
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    Real Results: Little measures

    Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF Making small improvements is helping to keep a Norfolk farmer ahead of blackgrass. CPM learns more about his approach to grassweed control. By Mike Abram It’s the little things that matter when you have a grassweed problem you’re...
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    Oilseed rape: A place for pyrethroids?

    Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF The questions around applying pyrethroid-based insecticides aren’t new, with many feeling their use is severely limited and, in some cases, detrimental. CPM discovers whether they still have a place on farm. By Melanie Jenkins and Rob...
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    Grassweeds: Switching the narrative

    Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF The hot topic this season has undoubtedly been grassweeds and the challenge they’ve become. CPM collates some of the latest expertise to help reinforce the message that best practice will eventually prevail. By Janine Adamson and Rob...
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    Drills: Tine for a change?

    Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF Establishment will always be the most vital time for any crop, and having the right drill for the job plays an important role in this. CPM takes a look at some new additions to the market from the past year. By Melanie Jenkins Whether...
  6. W

    Luximo and drilling dates

    Did luximo work for you? If so when did you drill?
  7. farmer_martin

    NUM3 Vs AB6

    I have all but pressed the submit button on a CS mid tier application for 25% of the farm into AB6 - enhanced overwinter stubbles but now the revised SFI 2023 handbook 2.0 has thrown plans into question with the offer of rotational NUM3 (SFI version of AB15). If we can now annually rotate NUM3...
  8. Renaultman

    Simtech owners Thoughts, tips, advice

    I've been meaning to do this for ages, sorry if it's been done before and would be interested in others doing it for other drills, also interested in hearing from other tined DD users. Just going into our second season with ours. A bog standard 3m box drill. First impressions are. Really happy...
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    Grassweed survey: The year of the grassweed

    Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF Word in the field this season is grassweed pressure has caught some off-guard despite deploying a range of control methods. CPM draws on insight from growers to help unpick the reasons why and understand whether IPM is having a positive...
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    Seed treatments: Making the healthy roots, NUE connection

    Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF Laws to reduce fertiliser inputs have put some German wheat growers at a disadvantage, but recent trials there have shown that managing the soil-borne disease take-all with a seed treatment can help compensate. CPM reports. By Rob Jones...
  11. charlie94

    John Deere 1177 Combine

    There's a combine for sale near us 1177 14ft cut. Only done 50 acres each year for the last 18 years. Approx 10k at 3500 hours. Any common faults or good/bad points about them? TIA
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    Early blight risk alert

    Written by janineadamson from CPM Magazine Infections of early blight (alternaria) are already being reported as a result of this year’s challenging potato season. The disease is historically seen from mid to late July, but climatic weather patterns mean it’s hit early this year with instances...
  13. Macsky

    DD grass into grass- to roll or not to roll?

    I’ve had a stab at drilling grass into old burnt off pasture with an aitchison grasssfarmer, went half rate two ways on most of it, but would maybe have been better going full rate one way as the old turf fairly ripped up on the second pass and has made a bit of a mess. A roll would tidy it up...
  14. W

    Blackgrass Chit

    What are peoples methods of getting a chit on blackgrass? especially those who direct drill. Heard mixed response on the use of stubble rakes...
  15. APJ

    Harvest 2023

    Let’s start a harvest 23 thread! So how far do we all think we are from starting? Winter barley rapidly ripening here early start is on the cards. First week of july maybe, rape just starting to lose its greenness also!
  16. Honeybadger

    Guttler Supermaxx

    Hello we're considering purchasing one of these machines to rake straw, scratch a stale seedbeds and create tilth in a direct drilling establishment regime. Has anyone any user experiences? Thanks
  17. Laminated

    Sugar beet price 2024

    What do you think the price will be for next year. Following at 48% increase for this harvest how big a drop are we expecting.
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    Spring patience

    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...
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    Septoria remains an unwanted guest

    Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF With previous warnings of an impending ‘sea of septoria’, how are crops faring as the season continues? CPM joins the Bayer Crop Doctor team for an update on the sites and tips for next steps. By Janine Adamson For many, a lack of spray...
  20. T

    Fertiliser on land with a lot of clover

    Our ground has a high clover content, but think it could do with an extra boost about now. What fertiliser should I be putting on to avoid doing too much harm to the clover but still getting a boost of grass growth. It’s only for sheep grazing. Upland/ hill farm
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