weed control

This seemed the most appropriate subforum to put it in. If not let me know of a more suitable and/or contact relevant parties to move it. Spruce was existing crop but whatever would be most cost effective within permitted ones. There is a piece of land which is available which is a bit under...

Growing fodder beet, going to put salt on at 400kg/ha (50% sodium). Question is, when do I put it on?

A wet autumn followed by a very wet spring means weeds are thriving and giving grassland farmers yet another problem to grapple with. Many pastures were left unsprayed in the autumn as the wet weather set in, allowing grassland weeds to become more established than ever. Ryan Came-Johnson...

Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF New malting barley varieties capable of producing more litres of alcohol per hectare could not only reduce the carbon footprint of beer and spirit production, but they could also deliver significant benefits for growers. CPM finds out...

Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF Sugar beet researchers from across Europe and USA convened in Brussels recently to discuss the latest research on key topics for the crop. CPM joined delegates at the IIRB congress to find out more. By Mike Abram Virus yellows...

Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF A tricky start to planting plus the potential of growers managing unfamiliar varieties due to short seed supplies means weed control could require some careful planning. CPM explores herbicide timings and programme choices for the season...

Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF With grassweed pressures rumbling on, one way to achieve sufficient control is by taking advantage of sugar beet in the rotation, even if there’s a limited armoury of effective herbicides. CPM finds out more. By Janine Adamson and Rob...

I have some ground going into vegetables and also into sunflowers. The thistles are putting on good growth and everything else was taken out by a Feb Glyphosate application. I really want to do the thistles properly, roots and all, but not leave potentially crop-damaging chemical residue. What's...

Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF With an exceptionally slow and difficult start to the season for farmers across the country, CPM seeks advice from the experts on how to address some of the biggest spraying challenges on the horizon and how to make every spray as...

Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (CAFRE) has just published a crops update for Northern Ireland. It relates the continuing impact of the poor weather on winter cereals, while also reflecting on the 2024 spring planting opportunities...

Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland A ban on glyphosate could lead to an increase in weed abundance and a decrease in the yields of some crops, according to a new modelling study carried out at Rothamsted Research. Although the environmental risks associated with this herbicide would be...

Phew, I knew there had to be a reason for applying glyphosate, glad that is cleared up, thanks Rothamsted: Abstract We model the impacts of discontinuing glyphosate use and replacing it with cultural control methods. We simulate winter wheat arable systems reliant on glyphosate and typical in...

Written by janineadamson from CPM Magazine New modelling shows reduced yields of some crops if glyphosate is withdrawn, with alternative approaches to weed control offering mixed outcomes. A ban on the widely used herbicide could lead to an increase in weed abundance and a decrease in the...

Trying to cheer myself up with thoughts of cows grazing a forage crop in the sunshine. Which varieties are recommended? What is expected DM yield per hectare? Want to graze from first few weeks of July so was thinking to put in late April/early May. Thinking full cultivation to put in as I...

I am growing 25 acres of new crop this year, weed control is challenging so looking for an interview cultivator. As no-one grows veggies this far north on scale I have little knowledge need a 6 row 45 cm spacing. Not sure whether it's rotary or tine front or rear mounted would like to mount on...

Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland Little to no winter crop has been sown out on farms, according to College of Agriculture Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) crop specialists. This is a direct consequence of the atrocious weather that characterised the harvest of 2023 in Northern...

Horticultural farmers and growers in England – apply for an FETF grant today Written by Ben Keene Credit: iorek7z With the deadline fast approaching, I want to encourage horticulture growers and farmers in England – and contractors to them – to consider applying for a grant offered through...

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Anyone managed to grab bits? I grabbed some real light bits but any clay and it’s a wet shitty mess. Not sure when to throw the towel in and go for sfi

Written by Agriland Team from Agriland Yesterday (Wednesday, March 20), the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) stated that soil sampling has entered its final weeks on the Soil Nutrient Health Scheme (SNHS). 128,000 fields have been sampled in the SNHS during the 2023/24 sampling...