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Norfolk farmer showcases miscanthus crop thriving on barren land
Farmers in the eastern counties with problem marginal land are being invited to find out if growing miscanthus could provide a viable solution, at a…
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Testing times for Avadex granular applicators
Dr Dominic Lamb of Gowan reports the demand for Avadex Excel 15G (tri-allate) continues, as controlling black-grass and brome has become ever more…
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Why struggle with your applicators? Use the available expertise
SCS, Spreader & Sprayer Testing Ltd., the country’s leading application testers, has been involved right from the beginning in the creation of the…
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The first autumn-applied PGR for rape
Oilseed rape growers are much more aware of how damaging lodging can be in the crop. “Lodging in rape can causes significant crop losses, just as it…
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SRUC experts warn farmers of fungal disease risk to spring barley
Plant pathologists from Scotland’s Rural College believe that the recent heavy rain could greatly increase the risk of fungal disease in next year’s…
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Soil Association Soil Symposium 2015: the top 6 inches - practical ways to build great soil
Now in its 7th year, the Soil Association’s 2015 Soil Symposium will focus on top soil and the importance of protecting and improving the health of…
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2016 forage maize and biogas maize descriptive lists issued by BSPB
Seven new first-choice varieties have been added to the British Society of Plant Breeder’s 2016 Forage Maize Descriptive Lists (DL), alongside five…
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Record-beating oilseed rape crop yields 7.2t/ha
Steve Tuer’s bumper 7.2t/ha crop of oilseed rape may well be the highest yielding crop in the world ever recorded. The unofficial record attempt took…
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Make every glyphosate application count
Out-of-crop weed control with glyphosate, such as stale seedbeds, has become an essential practise for most farmers wanting to reduce the weed burden…
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Lincolnshire farm walk to showcase solution for problem fields
The potential for miscanthus to thrive in traditionally ‘problem fields’ is being showcased at a Lincolnshire farm at a Terravesta and Woldmarsh…
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