‘Time to take biosolutions seriously’
Arable 01/09/2024
Integrating biosolutions into conventional agronomy programmes can have a major effect on crop performance, suggest the latest trials. Enzymes, microorganisms, bacterial cultures and other biological tools can offer the same control as moderate fungicide approaches. But integrating them into reduced programmes can be as effective as full strength conventional... Read more
A new service aims to make the benefits of precision farming readily accessible without growers having to master all its complexities. FieldSense uses satellite mapping of soil and crop variability across fields, says ProCam regional technical manager, Nigel Scott, who has been integral in developing and testing the new... Read more
Grass weed management should vary according to crop establishment system. A flexible approach to grass weed management depending on crop establishment method can pay dividends, says a Suffolk grower. Sam Slater operates a range of different establishment systems. These vary from no-till to plough – depending on the situation. Different... Read more
crop estGrowers will be keen to ensure crops are strong and can withstand winter weather given the difficulties of the previous growing season. Early crop development is essential and a key nutrient for this is phosphate, which growers can apply before or immediately after drilling as part of a... Read more
‘Stick to plan’ to beat blackgrass
Wheat 28/08/2024
Early-sown winter wheat is yielding well and profitable once again on heavy land at Agrovista’s flagship trials site in Northamptonshire – despite a huge background blackgrass population. “Historically, if wheats weren’t drilled by mid October you risked not getting them in at all,” says Agrovista consultant and Lamport AgX... Read more
Strategic applications of soil sulphur and other key nutrients this autumn will give winter crops a vital boost ahead of spring growth. With soil still recovering from an extremely wet season, adequate nutrition for establishment will be essential if crops are to deliver their full potential next year, says... Read more
Growers using winter wheat seed more than a year old are advised to check its condition before drilling to ensure plant populations do not disappoint. That’s the advice of Certis Belchim’s seed expert Adam Nears, who says there is likely to be a reasonable quantity of seed carried over... Read more
Innovative ways to produce potatoes will be showcased by crop trials at a new industry event next month. The Transformative Reduced Input in Potatoes (TRIP) project has taken three trial crop plots at the Potato Days UK event, which will be held on 4-5 September at Dyson Farming, Nocton,... Read more
Sugar Beet remains the only UK crop that has continued to deliver a year-on-year yield increase for farmers. This is down to two things: professional growers and heavy investment in research and development by plant breeders. After several reviews, NFU Sugar and British Sugar have both recognised the need... Read more
How seed pellets aid establishment
Wheat 01/08/2024
Pelleted seed mixes can encourage cover crop and companion crop establishment while saving growers time and money. Developed by RAGT, the method involves “glueing” together up to four different seeds encased in a water-soluble coating. This produces a pellet with a similar mass to compound fertiliser which can be... Read more
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