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Agronomist and Arable Farmer Newsletter February 25th
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Adama has announced the launch of a novel prothioconazole fungicide which uses a unique formulation to offer improved cereal and OSR disease control compared to the current market leader. Soratel (250 g/l prothioconazole), features Adama’s new ‘AsorbitalTM’ formulation technology: comprising a unique combination of two solvents and an adjuvant, this novel formulation, which was developed at Adama’s global R&D facility at …
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New research has revealed the genetics underpinning an ecological defence used by maize plants to guard against caterpillar pests, involving interactions with natural enemies of the pest. Certain plants, with the right genetics, have an ability to recruit wasps as “bodyguards” against pests. This information will provide a crucial resource both for maize breeders wanting to promote the trait in …
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Estimates by the UK’s Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) indicate that potatoes are one of three root vegetables that make up more than 50% of the overall food waste in primary production. This worrying amount leads to staggering financial losses and the effects on growers and producers cannot be over-estimated. Optimization of food production has become of significant importance in recent …
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With the flexibility to fit to front or rear linkage, the uprated Maschio Bisonte flail mower is ideally suited for use on small to medium sized tractors, now from 60hp – 140hp. The double skinned, heavy duty Bisonte is already one of the most popular models in the Maschio range due to its strength and flexibility. It offers quick change from …
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An emerging technology deemed ‘ultra-fine bubbles’ (UFBs) is being explored in a £250,000 Innovate UK-funded project, led by MagGrow UK in association with Agri-EPI Centre and the Centre for Crop Health and Protection (CHAP). The project will initially focus on irrigation for delivery of the UFBs. Using Agri-EPI and CHAP’s shared soil and crop technology facilities alongside soil science expertise at …
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Growers applying metaldehyde slug pellets to cereals or potatoes this spring must continue to follow best practice stewardship guidelines, despite the upcoming withdrawal of the active, urges the MSG. The call comes in reaction to water companies reporting the worst autumn for exceedances of the drinking water standard, in raw water, since 2017. David Cameron, chairman of the Metaldehyde Stewardship …
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