septoria

  1. Wigeon

    Septoria in organic wheat

    Got my first crop of organic wheat. It's extase, heavy land. Septoria is rife in it, and the crop is pretty thick. 260 plants plus, and well tillered. What do people think about septoria control? 1) harrow it, hopefully pull off diseased leaves, plus weed control and N mineralisation, etc...
  2. Valentin Leneschi

    Help with hosting herbicide/fungicide small plot trials

    I am a Research Agronomist and I am looking for farmers/ farm managers that would be interested in hosting herbicide/fungicide trials. At the moment we have an enquiry for hosting a herbicide trial in any winter cereals targeting cranesbill, fumitory and nettles. I am also looking for winter...
  3. TFF

    Probing for Weaknesses in Wheat Septoria Genomes

    A new study comparing genomes across 18 strains of the Septoria leaf blotch fungus Zymoseptoria tritici has revealed a core set of genes that may offer clues for improved control of this important disease. These “core biology” gene sets are present and functional in all strains of the fungus...
  4. CPM RSS

    Inatreq – a headache for 2023?

    Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF Corteva has recently issued detailed best practice application advice for Inatreq-containing fungicides for the coming season after worrying problems were reported by spray operators in 2022, its first season of use. But will farmers...
  5. CPM RSS

    Trials highlight Univoq advantage

    Written by Charlotte Cunningham from CPM Magazine New data from cereal disease trials carried out in 2022 has shown that Univoq, from Corteva Agriscience, has demonstrated a superior yield return in comparison to Revystar XE for the second year running. In two separate pieces of work – one by...
  6. Syngenta UK

    Have higher fertiliser costs increased the importance of an effective T1 fungicide strategy?

    According to Syngenta UK head of technical, David King, the combination of healthier grain prices but increased fertiliser costs over recent years has raised the financial stakes of growing crops – so any ‘mistakes’ that allow yield-robbing diseases to gain a foothold can pose a bigger crop...
  7. B

    How many days does it require for plants to start absorbing fertilizer?

    If we use fertilizer like urea, calcium ammonium nitrate or ammonium sulfate; in how many days can the plant start to use it or start to absorb it with it's roots? Are the any researches about it?
  8. TFF

    Variety blend tool for winter wheat

    Based on RL data and parental diversity information, use the variety blend tool to select three-way or four-way mixes for on-farm testing. Varietal mixtures increase genetic diversity within a field and may help slow the spread of some diseases and reduce the risk of resistance breakdown. Based...
  9. Jerry

    State of your crops 2023

    Well I guess it’s time to start another annual thread about how peoples crops are looking at the start of the year. All pics taken today. Generally I’m pretty happy at present other than one but of rape that looks a bit thin in places thanks mainly to pheasants🙄 Wheats Skyfall Two year...
  10. Flat 10

    Recommended List Review Survey

    I had missed this, apologies if it's already been on here but I will try to add a link. Open to 17th Feb. I'm a critic so good to give a chance to respond. Some leading questions but a few boxes to add all thoughts in which is welcome...
  11. CPM RSS

    Evolution of a grower’s favoured tool

    Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF The Recommended List system has changed over the years and always scores high for grower satisfaction. Just ahead of a detailed review, CPM finds out how levy payers can have their say and what potential changes are on the horizon. By...
  12. CPM RSS

    The movers and shakers

    Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF The AHDB’s updated Recommended List for cereals and oilseeds was revealed as last month came to a close. The new varieties across the different crops are delivering large yield increases, especially in barley and oilseed rape. CPM takes a...
  13. TFF

    Planning Spring Cropping Options In The North

    The area of spring cropping in 2023 is likely to be down on previous years given favourable conditions for autumn drilling, however it remains an important option for many farms... This is especially true where maize and spring barley are grown for animal feed, and where planned winter sowing...
  14. Agriland RSS

    AHDB’s recommended list for cereals and oilseeds 2023/24 now online

    Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has published the online edition of the recommended lists for cereals and oilseeds (RL) 2023/24. It features new varieties that deliver large yield increases, especially in barley and oilseed...
  15. CPM RSS

    28 new varieties added to the 2023/24 Recommended List

    Written by Charlotte Cunningham from CPM Magazine A total of 28 new varieties have been added to AHDB’s Recommended Lists for cereals and oilseeds (RL) 2023/24, including the first new winter malting barely and winter oat varieties for several years. Launched today (28 November 2022), the...
  16. CPM RSS

    Testing shows low LLS levels, despite no visible symptoms

    Written by Charlotte Cunningham from CPM Magazine A rapid test launched in September for light leaf spot in oilseed rape has identified low levels of disease, despite with no visible signs on the plant. The company behind the SwiftDetect test, Microgenetics, says initial results from samples...
  17. CPM RSS

    Selling solutions

    Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF With a history deep-rooted in traditional crop protection products, UPL is on a journey to transition to become a supplier of a wide range of holistic crop solutions – which go beyond what’s in a can. CPM finds out more about the company...
  18. Clive

    Fendt 728 price?

    Was told today of a quote for a new Fendt 728 …….. £280k after discount ! for comparison our last 724 bought 2 years ago was just under £160 and in 2012 a 724 was £110 on farm new surely the price i heard today can not be correct ? anyone here had a actual quote ?
  19. Wigeon

    High profile farmers

    What's in it for them? Idly flicking through the pages of chemical prodictIon monthly or whatever today's offering is, it seems to me there is a relatively small number of farmers who seem to get noticed and whose faces become quite familiar. Was it ever thus? They might, for instance stand...
  20. D

    Anyone thinking of sowing !

    As the title , anyone considering starting or feel it’s too early yet ?
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