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The next generation low biomass oilseed rape
Farmer and seed grower, Chris Butler started growing Astrid seed for Grainseed 4 or 5 years ago and is now growing the new variety Cubic. "I have…
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Top Euroblight rating for Signum for Alternaria control in potatoes
Top Euroblight rating for Signum for Alternaria control in potatoes Signum, which has a new off-label approval for use against early blight or…
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Managing virus control in seed potatoes
Managing virus control in seed potatoes is important every year and using an aphicide with strong repellency can prevent aphids from feeding and…
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Orchard lookout for early mite movement
Apple growers must be on the lookout for the build up of Flat Scarlet Mite numbers on leaves and fruitlet stalks this season, advises HL Hutchinson…
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Dual-purpose Dithane for early and late blight- the Alternaria alternative
With the late blight becoming more aggressive and the threat of early blight (Alternaria) increasing, growers are turning to Dithane (mancozeb) as…
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Preserving pod integrity and valuable seed at harvest
The excellent price of oilseed rape means that every pod is worth preserving and growers are being urged to consider using an effective anti-pod…
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Need for resistance management plus early and late blight control
Potato growers are being urged to take anti-resistance measures more seriously, especially in the light of the more aggressive blight populations and…
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New label recommendations for Dithane NT in onions, shallots, carrots and parsnips
The fungicide Dithane NT has new label recommendations for the control of downy mildew (Peronospora destructor) and rust (Puccinia allii) in outdoor…
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New opportunity for postgraduate students at CropWorld Global 2011
CropWorld Global 2011, to be held at ExCel, London from 31 October to 2 November, is an internationally focused, three-day conference and exhibition…
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Countdown on to 68th Kenilworth Agricultural Show
One of the Midlands’ most popular agricultural shows takes place in Warwickshire on Saturday, June 4. The Kenilworth Show attracts thousands of…
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