Kickstart wheat disease control with an early fungicide
This year’s wet, and predominantly mild, winter has resulted in plenty of disease pressure, especially in those wheat crops which were drilled...
A new cropping cycle, another set of new challenges
As happens so often in farming, the start of the new cropping cycle has been dominated by unprecedented issues for all those involved in...
Safeguarding beneficials to control seed weevils in OSR
With oilseed rape prices close to £800/t, it pays to ensure crops are adequately protected from insect damage. One way to safeguard against pests...
Powering up early season weed control in wheat
With the drilling window for winter wheat just around the corner, it’s the ideal time to consider how best to maximise the efficacy of pre-...
Act swiftly and safely to protect valuable crops from pest attacks
With rapeseed and cereal prices continuing to remain strong, it will pay to protect crops from pest damage this season.
Cultural tactics and accurate spraying vital against wild oats
Wild oats, of which there are two species, are one of the most competitive grass weeds, with just one plant per square metre able to reduce winter...
Survey highlights the importance of safeguarding beneficials as a key pest control strategy
A recent survey, which shows that two-thirds of oilseed rape growers in the UK aren’t happy with the level of insect control being achieved on...
T2: the optimum time to protect against ramularia
Even though conditions have remained largely dry in recent weeks, and the majority of winter barley crops look relatively clean, it is still...
Season One Show Four: 2018 Season Finale
Date: 09/11/18
Location: Sherwood Farm, Oxon
Show notes: In our final show for the year, our Technical Specialists, David Roberts (...
Season Two Show Three: Autumn Breeze and Falling Leaves
Date: 02/10/19
Location: Charnwood House, Lincolnshire
Show notes: David Roberts (ADAMA’s Herbicide Technical Specialists) and Will...