Maya billed as replacement for revoked Totril
A label recommendation has been granted for Maya – the suspension concentrate formulation of bromoxynil – in drilled bulb onions. It adds to add to its EAMUs for use in bulb onion sets, leeks, salad onions and shallot set, covering virtually all allium crops.
Six-year eGrain passport project ends in ‘disappointment’
Industry representatives have failed to reach an agreement on the national roll out of an electronic grain passport – the goal of a six-year project facilitated by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board.
Camgrain open days highlight central storage strategy
Growers will be able to see how farmer-owned central storage co-operative Camgrain operates and maintains its sites at a series of three open days this month.
Adama sets out to beet the weeds
Two of Adama’s key sugar and fodder beet herbicides are Goltix 70 SC and Sniper. Together, these products provide good protection against a wide range of weeds.
Limagrain’s sugar beet varieties offer flexibility with higher output
The opportunity to grow a high yielding sugar beet variety with low bolting figures – offering flexibility in both early and later drilling slots – is promised by Limagrain’s newly recommended variety BTS 3325.
Weed control key to hitting high yield sugar beet target
Controlling weeds in sugar beet is vital for growers to achieve a low unit cost of production – as well as being key to achieving higher yields, says agronomist Pat Turnbull.
Yellow rust diversity leads to new race-naming system
Extreme diversity in the wheat yellow rust population has led to the introduction of a new naming system for races of the disease discovered in the UK.
Reed bed creates sustainable source of water for organic vegetables
One of region’s biggest vegetable growers has installed a reed bed to filter water before washing organic carrots.
Silage management critical to reducing mycotoxin risk
Farmers are being urged to pay close attention to clamp management to reduce the potential for mycotoxin contamination.
Check insurance cover for stored crops ahead of harvest
Safe and effective grain and crop storage is a crucial area of farm management – and farmers are advised to seek insurance for in-store crops ahead of the busy harvest period.