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Agronomist and Arable Farmer July 22nd
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Devising a method for the precision application of fungicides and biopesticides is being investigated in a newly commissioned project funded by Innovate UK. Following a successful Smart Grant application, a three year feasibility study called SprayBot will take place delivered by Crop Health and Protection (CHAP) in collaboration with partners Newcastle University, Small Robot Company and Fotenix. SprayBot will investigate …
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Oilseed rape growers are being urged to consider the actions they can take to protect watercourses before they plant the crop in the coming months. Corteva Agriscience says field selection, tramline placement and buffer zones can all play an important role in effective stewardship which will protect the use of key products in the future. In line with best practice …
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Oilseed rape growers are being urged to consider the actions they can take to protect watercourses before they plant the crop in the coming months. Corteva Agriscience says field selection, tramline placement and buffer zones can all play an important role in effective stewardship which will protect the use of key products in the future. In line with best practice …
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WCCO Belting’s patented Edge Defender™ cleat for combine harvest headers (draper platforms) is now available for aftermarket distribution and to agricultural equipment manufacturers worldwide. The angled cleat design increases yield with product flow control technology that directs crop to the center of the draper and onto the feeder belt. It also reduces downtime from buildup under the belt by pulling crop …
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Many cereal growers who harvest and store grain for home use, have been warned of a severe nationwide shortage of products containing propionic acid. These products – which are widely used for grain preservation, allowing safe storage at moisture contents of up to 30% – are said to be selling at up to 50% more than their price last year. …
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Farmers are constantly looking for ways to do more with less: improve the quality of their crop while optimising the use of inputs, preserving the health of the soil and reducing the environmental impact of their activities. It’s a delicate balancing act where advanced technologies can make all the difference. New Holland’s NutriSense system is one of them: awarded the …
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A report of the UK Rodenticide Stewardship Regime’s work covering 2016 to 2020 has been published by the Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use (CRRU). This feeds into a formal five-year review being carried out by its HSE-led Government Oversight Group (GOG). The regime’s work and achievements to date were discussed by GOG members with CRRU UK chairman and six work …
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The July 2021 issue is now available online! Packed full of news, features and comments, including: News: Be Vigilant For Blight News Analysis: Grants For Water Quality Agronomy Matters: New Software For Practical Planning Agronomy Matters: Early Root Development Key Renewables: Decarbonisation Initiative Cover Crops: Cover Crops Need Care Cover Crops: Putting Science Into Biological Farming Events: Cereals Back After Hiatus …
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