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Agronomist & Arable Farmer Newsletter April 20th

Frost protection for flowering fruit crops with launch of new natural anti-freeze bio-stimulant

Late frosts are a constant worry for the fruit grower, but a new OF&G registered natural plant bio-stimulant promises to minimise or eliminate crop damage by stimulating the production of AFP (Anti-Freeze Protein) in flowering fruit crops. AminoA ICEAAX is the latest introduction from the AminoA bio-stimulant production line, developed out of specific demand from a grower who had seen …
Frost protection for flowering fruit crops with launch of new natural anti-freeze bio-stimulant

RAGT and Bayer to develop hybrid wheat varieties

RAGT and Bayer have entered an exclusive collaboration to jointly develop state-of-the-art hybrid wheat varieties. The two companies, which seek to meet the evolving needs of farmers in Europe, will pool their strengths by combining Europe's leading soft wheat genetics with access to the latest breeding methodologies, high-performing seed production systems and advanced digital solutions. Wheat is the most widely …
RAGT and Bayer to develop hybrid wheat varieties

Parker Hannifin is expanding its ISOBUS Suite software

Parker Hannifin is expanding its ISOBUS Suite software by launching the full version of the company’s ISOBUS Task Controller (TC) for standardised work management on agricultural vehicles such as tractors, harvesters, and other self-propelled machines. ISOBUS TC functions as a link between FMIS (Farm Management Information System) software and implements controls on the vehicle, managing an ISOBUS task from FMIS …
Parker Hannifin is expanding its ISOBUS Suite software

Don’t overlook the importance of calcium for potato quality

Are your potatoes getting enough calcium? Natalie Wood, Country Arable Agronomist at Yara, explains that this crucial nutrient plays a vital role in ensuring quality parameters: “Calcium, along with other nutrients, can make the difference between selling the crop pre-pack or as ware. The cost of application is compensated for by the price differential.” Natalie took the time to answer some …
Don’t overlook the importance of calcium for potato quality
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PGRO advises growers to get ready for pest monitoring

Measuring pest populations should be carried out before any decisions are made on applying insecticides, the Processors and Growers Research Organisation (PGRO) has advised growers. The PGRO has produced a new masterclass video to help growers understand how to trap and assess pest populations ahead of trapping season. Using a range of preventative tools will be key for farmers looking …
PGRO advises growers to get ready for pest monitoring

BASIS supports new industry apprenticeship standard

A new agricultural and horticultural apprenticeship standard, the Agriculture/ Horticulture Professional Adviser Standard (AHPA), has been launched and is being supported by BASIS through their role as an independent end-point assessment organisation (EPAO). Designed to support anyone looking to develop a career as a crop production adviser, the AHPA incorporates the BASIS Certificate in Crop Protection and/or the FACTS Certificate …
BASIS supports new industry apprenticeship standard

Updates to improve baler performance and bale quality

Technological updates announced by KUHN Farm Machinery in relation to its forage and straw baling equipment are all designed to improve control of product quality and/or operational efficiency. Humidity sensor to help achieve optimum dry matter KUHN’s VB variable chamber balers and VBP BalePack variable chamber baler-wrapper combinations are now available with the option of a humidity sensor. This device …
Updates to improve baler performance and bale quality

Simple spraying guidelines for better disease control

Running through a simple application checklist ahead of key T1 and T2 disease control programmes can deliver sizeable improvements in product performance and yield. As well as providing a better return on investment, keeping on top of disease will minimise the need for curative activity, reducing selection for pathogen resistance and helping to maintain the efficacy of today’s limited fungicide …
Simple spraying guidelines for better disease control
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