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Ideal conditions for the new wheat herbicide SumiMax
Wheat growers have held back on their pre-emergence herbicide treatments as seedbeds have been so dry and cobbly and they are waiting until…
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Time to use fazor in root crops
Carrot and parsnip growers are informed that the time for applying Fazor (maleic hydrazide) to root crops to suppress re-growth and to help maintain…
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Rising grain prices sharpen the focus on N
With Australian harvest estimates continuing to decline, and global demand outstripping supply, high grain prices look set to continue for the…
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BPC gives growers the benchmark
Potato growers have been advised to make use of a powerful benchmarking tool from the British Potato Council (BPC) to ensure sound financial…
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Bean growers get new option for winter weed control
With simazine set to be withdrawn later this year, winter bean growers need to be looking to adopt alternative herbicide strategies, advises Jim…
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Exeter Grain Maize Demonstration Site
Farmers keen to learn more about grain maize production are being given the opportunity to discuss harvesting and drying techniques along with other…
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Wet or dry, assess individual situations when deciding on pre-emergence herbicide application
It is vital for growers to look individually at their fields and make decisions on the application of their pre-emergence herbicide spray based on…
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Make the most of residual-acting propyzamide
Propyzamide is recommended in winter oilseed rape from the 1st of October onwards, but Interfarm UK who market two formulations, Engage and Flomide…
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Store management critical to protect potato profits, warns UAP
Potato growers must exercise extreme caution in terms of managing their stores this year if they are to avoid serious problems and incur significant…
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Cassata brings sweet taste of success to Essex malting barley grower
After a recent break from growing winter malting barley, Essex arable farmer Robin Bartleet reports that he harvested one of his best ever winter…
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