‘Golden hoof’ strategy pays off for Cornwall grower
It was a spell in Australia that gave Anthony Ellis of Pensipple Farm, Cornwall, the…
Browsing: Crop Protection
Qii helps boost SDHI lifespan
Ever since the arrival of new-generation succinate dehydrogenase inhibitors (SDHIs) in 2010, they have been…
Elicitor widens early-season weather window
A survey last year by UPL found that over three-quarters of farmers miss a T0…
Pre T0 and strobs considerations as yellow rust threatens
With yellow rust established in a number of crops, growers are being advised to stay…
Consider nutrition with chocolate spot sprays
Growers should consider crop nutrition requirements when planning early-season winter bean disease control strategies, suggests…
The correct call on residuals and contact herbicides this spring
Following generally strong autumn weed control, growers must now decide how best to manage surviving…
Take a broad-spectrum focus with wheat T0 sprays
Use the T0 timing to keep a check on a range of diseases this season.…
Early action needed to control chocolate spot
Following prolonged wet weather, field bean crops are at risk of chocolate spot. Latest reports…
Blight control best practice needed following first UK EU43 finding
Alternating and mixing blight actives and modes of action in programmes is vital following the…
Yield and disease boost from sugar beet biostimulant trials
Two trials carried out by Richard Austin Agriculture trials manager, Michael Rodger, have demonstrated gains…