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Spray nozzle selection easier to manage with Duo React
A new spraying system developed by Pentair Hypro makes it possible for operators to change from one nozzle to another at the flick of a switch. They…
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Environment groups condemn GM crop plan
Environment groups have written to the Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister to condemn Environment Secretary Owen Paterson’s support for growing…
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Spray responsibly for leatherjacket control in grass and cereals
Scottish growers are being urged to make sure that they spray responsibly against leatherjackets in grass and cereals, especially if pest populations…
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Ploughing the only way forward to repair flood damaged soil
Flood-repair is one situation that will benefit more from full tillage of the soil rather than no-tillage (or direct drilling), says the New Zealand…
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Centurion MAX adds to black-grass control in sugar beet
Sugar beet is very sensitive to weed competition early on and a planned approach to weed removal is the best and the most common approach. More…
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Avadex Granules – well worth considering in spring crops
Avadex Granules (tri-allate) are increasingly used in winter sown crops, but they are well worth considering in spring crops too. With label…
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Addition of oats and spring barley to PGR Canopy label
The recent approval of Canopy on spring barley, oats and rye brings not only a safer PGR option, but reassurance to growers as Canopy works across a…
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Boost for maize
John Jackson, Farms Manager for Severn Trent Water Ltd in Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Warwickshire, grows continuous maize on some parts of the…
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New Sencorex Flow – new formulation, same recommendations
The mainstay herbicide for potatoes, metribuzin is now available in a new flowable formulation, Sencorex Flow. Potato growers can continue using this…
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Little and often slug control in potatoes
Using low 1.5% active substance metaldehyde pellets this spring in potatoes will allow growers to use multiple applications whilst keeping well…
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