Written by Charlotte Cunningham from CPM Magazine
Download PDF The loss of chlorothalonil has arguably opened the door for a shift in tactics in the way that growers approach barley disease control. But what are the best options in a new era of crop protection products? CPM finds out more. We have a real jewel in our crown with F500. By Charlotte Cunningham When managed correctly, barley can be a high-yielding, profitable foundation of arable rotations. And it’s not just quantity that presents an opportunity to cash in on returns – quality grain and straw can be equally as valuable to growers, with a recent survey carried out by CPM/BASF highlighting that rotational value, straw production and financial return are indeed seen as key reasons for growing the crop. “Barley is sometimes given a little bit less focus when compared with wheat, but it can be a really valuable part of the rotation,” says BASF’s Louis Wells. “From a rotational perspective, it can be useful for managing problem weeds like blackgrass, but it’s also a very versatile crop which can fit lots of different requirements and markets. There’s also the potential to get a really good financial return when managed well and given the focus it deserves.”…
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Download PDF The loss of chlorothalonil has arguably opened the door for a shift in tactics in the way that growers approach barley disease control. But what are the best options in a new era of crop protection products? CPM finds out more. We have a real jewel in our crown with F500. By Charlotte Cunningham When managed correctly, barley can be a high-yielding, profitable foundation of arable rotations. And it’s not just quantity that presents an opportunity to cash in on returns – quality grain and straw can be equally as valuable to growers, with a recent survey carried out by CPM/BASF highlighting that rotational value, straw production and financial return are indeed seen as key reasons for growing the crop. “Barley is sometimes given a little bit less focus when compared with wheat, but it can be a really valuable part of the rotation,” says BASF’s Louis Wells. “From a rotational perspective, it can be useful for managing problem weeds like blackgrass, but it’s also a very versatile crop which can fit lots of different requirements and markets. There’s also the potential to get a really good financial return when managed well and given the focus it deserves.”…
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