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Agronomist and Arable Farmer August 12th
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Growers and agronomists took refuge from the heatwave earlier this month and logged on to the BASF’s Virtual Farm to explore newly uploaded virtual trials, watch live webinars and explore the site’s new look. Throughout ‘Digital Demo Week’, BASF showcased a wide range of new products. For many viewers it’ll have been their first chance to assess the performance of …
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Oilseed rape growers should look to control cabbage stem flea beetle from first emergence to give greatest effects in reducing damage, to help get crops quickly established. Trials at the Syngenta OSR Innovation Centre, in Norfolk, have shown a 50% reduction in CSFB damage from a single application of Hallmark Zeon at first emergence. A two-spray programme, with a second …
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The August 2021 issue is now available online! with exciting news about the launch of the National Arable and Grassland Awards News: National Arable and Grassland Awards launched News: integrate tools on black-grass management Awards: arable and grassland awards launched News analysis: basis update soil and water qualification News analysis: five reasons to choose barley Opinion: agronomy on the beach …
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With the oilseed rape area expected to increase this autumn, Corteva Agriscience is advising farmers to consider a reactive approach to weed control in order to reduce risks during crop establishment. Buoyant prices for the 2021 crop are being underpinned by demand from processors and it is likely that significantly more oilseed rape will be drilled this August and September …
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BDC Systems Ltd, working closely with its long-standing partner Edwards Engineering, has successfully delivered a new grain drying and processing plant for Balgonie Estates Ltd at Southparks Farm, Glenrothes. Balgonie Estates now has a modern, productive and efficient hi-tech plant enabling it to increase the amount of its contract stored grain at the same time as retaining the highest levels …
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A tragic accident last week (August 4) claimed the life of influential and passionate forage and environmental seeds specialist, Brendan Paul. Trained as a botanist, he counted himself fortunate to have been involved in growing plants throughout his long and distinguished career – spanning grass and fodder crops in Europe and the Middle East, vegetable seeds in East Africa, and …
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Supporting farmers, SMEs and the wider agricultural industry in making the most of upcoming funding opportunities will be paramount in achieving a sustainable farming future through innovation, is the message from UK Agri-Tech Centre, CHAP. As opportunities arise, such as those outlined in Defra’s impending Innovation R&D programme for agriculture, providing an effective gateway to independent advice and guidance will …
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