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Agronomist and Arable Farmer - March 10th
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Maize is going to be an attractive crop to plant this year, due to its low input requirements and high feed value. David Newton, technical manager at Timac Agro UK, advises growers to plan ahead to get the crop off to the best start by ensuring maize is supplied with the right nutrition within a tight window. “Current market conditions …
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Ecospray, the independent UK based biopesticide company, is pleased to announce that Peter McDonald will be joining the company as Chief Executive Officer from the beginning of May 2022. He succeeds Robert Lidstone, the current CEO, who will retire in June. Peter joins the company from Agrovista UK where he has been head of commercial strategy and responsible for their …
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Get to know guests Tom Mellor, whisky producer and farmer as well as Simon Alexander, potato agronomist and Nematicide Stewardship Programme (NSP) board member in this month’s episode of Arable Chat. Join hosts John Swire, Agronomist & Arable Farmer editor, and Lydia Turner, as they bring you the latest news and greatest guests. The first podcast guest is Tom Mellor, …
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New advice for in-furrow application of Amistar during potato planting will achieve a more complete zone of protection around the mother tuber when using modern high-speed belt planters, advises Syngenta Application Specialist, Harry Fordham. Speaking at this season’s Syngenta Potato Science Seed & Soil Pathogen webinar, he pointed modern planters are capable of operating at far higher speeds, compared to …
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Crop plots are back centre stage at the Cereals Event, meaning visitors can compare top varieties side by side. The winter wheat and barley feature showcases new and popular Recommended List varieties, says arable project manager Jonathan Backhouse, who has curated 26 winter wheat and 14 winter barley varieties. “We have worked with seed breeders on what they feel are …
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The February 2022 issue is now available online! News: Recycled Batteries Make Fertiliser News: Autonomous John Deere Tractor News: Innovation to Overcome Regen Challenge News Analysis: Aicc Conference Looks at Reducing Nitrogen Usage Opinion: Fera Response to Eustice Land Markets: Demand Outstripping Supply Agronomy Matters: Broad Spectrum Fungicide Joins Barley Arsenal Crop Protection & Weed Control: Spring Weed Control Crop …
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Horsch has developed ‘tilted’ sprayer nozzles caps for use in band application and improved wetting in ridge crops. Two variants are offered: a grey nozzle with 17.5 degree angle for a 10cm tilt and a red nozzle with 8.75 degree angle for a 5cm tilt. Using a combination of straight and tilted nozzle caps offers a broad range of row …
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Silicon, the world’s second most abundant element, can increase yield, improve soil health, strength plants and improve disease response, suggests silicon biostimulants specialist Orion FT. Using silicon can also help UK farmers reach ELMS targets by reducing the use of chemicals and fertilisers. “Silicon offers countless benefits to crops and soil health. It boosts the genetic potential of plants by …
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OPICO Ltd is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Garwood Agricultural Engineers Ltd to their HE-VA dealer network. With depots in Alton, Hampshire and on the Isle of White, Mike Garwood has been in the business of providing a full service, with the latest agricultural and horticultural machinery, for over 30 years, including sales of new and used equipment, …
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