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Severe blight pressure demands kickback activity
Kickback activity is an essential component of the blight spray programme under what's being described as some the highest blight risk conditions for…
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Cereals area slightly up in HGCA planting survey
The total area sown to cereals in Great Britain over the last season shows a slight increase according to the 2006 HGCA Planting Survey, the first…
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New technology polisher aimed at potato industry
A new generation of vegetable brush polishers, being introduced by Tong Peal through an alliance with a leading Spanish manufacturer, is set to bring…
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Top protection before carrots close in
The first Sclerotinia spore germination in carrots was identified in Norfolk last week (23 June), although continued dry weather has minimised the…
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Flea beetles devastating Brassica fodder crops
Flea beetles are devastating some late spring sown brassica fodder crops and farmers must remain vigilant to ensure kale, stubble turnip and swede…
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Beet resistance guides fungicide timing
Sugar beet growers should not rely on a high disease resistance rating alone to protect their crops from Powdery Mildew attack this summer, according…
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Slugwatch UK – trapping alert for potato growers
Slug counts increased in May with 40% of the Slugwatch UK monitoring sites showing high levels of slug activity - an alert for potato growers to…
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Now's the time to move onto Electis
As early planted crops reach the stable canopy stage and blight pressure mounts, Dow AgroSciences is advising potato growers to start incorporating…
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Early Application of Signum in Brassicas Brings Rewards
The mild winter and the recent heavy rain has increased the risk of disease problems in brassica crops and the early application of Signum at first…
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600 tonnes of Ayreshire potatoes harvested
Greenvale AP, one of the UK's largest suppliers of fresh potatoes celebrated its first harvest of Ayrshire potatoes today (Thursday 8th June) at…
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