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Biostimulant trials reveal CSFB damage reduction

According to Agrovista, an organic amendment can help improve OSR establishment, useful in protecting crops from cabbage stem flea beetle (CSFB) infestations. It has seen promising results with new biostimulant…

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Biostimulant trials reveal CSFB damage reduction

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According to Agrovista, an organic amendment can help improve OSR establishment, useful in protecting crops from cabbage stem flea beetle (CSFB) infestations. It has seen promising results with new biostimulant SeaBoost – a formulated combination of fish hydrolysate, Sea2Soil and L-CBF TerraFed, a liquid carbon fertiliser based on molasses. “This is a brand-new concept we’re developing,” says Chris Martin, Agrovista’s head of soils. In Niab trials, it showed a 90% reduction in damage to oilseed rape leaves from CSFB 12 days after application, while also reducing flea beetle damage to stems by 59% 22 days after application. Anecdotal evidence suggests…