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July, 2007 - Tackling Escalating Weed Problems With Effective Pre-Planting Control This Autumn. Take advantage of every opportunity you can to control arable weeds ahead of planting this autumn if you want to keep on top of escalating problems compounded by the very wet summer, UK growers have been advised. July, 2007 - Tackling the Growing Weed Control Challenge A checklist for Autumn Success January, 2007 - Latest Monitor recommendations for the 2007 season Following the updated rules on ALS herbicides released by the Pesticide Safety Directorate in July 2006. August, 2006 - Early Harvest And Recent Rain Provide Excellent Weed Control Opportunity With the harvest a good week to 10 days ahead for most and almost everyone receiving some rain in the past week, growers across the country have the ideal opportunity to get on top of annual grass weeds ahead of drilling this autumn, advises Dr Dave Ellerton of ProCam. August, 2006 - Match Cultivations To Weed Control Needs Providing you safeguard soil moisture, you should be able to control weeds and volunteers very effectively ahead of drilling this autumn. More...

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July 2007 - July 2007 - Cost Benefit Studies Show Consistent Annual Take-All Seed Treatment Value. Independent trials have shown a positive financial benefit from second wheat take-all seed treatment in every one of the past six years, according to the latest Latitude cost:benefit studies. July 2006 - Planning Ahead with Greater Market Optimism. Cropping decisions for the coming year certainly won't be easy. But unlike the past two seasons, this is because UK growers find themselves facing far better market opportunities on several fronts, believes senior Masstock arable group manager, David Neale. July 2006 - Comprehensive Five-Year Study Shows Consistent Take-All Control Value. Treating second wheat seed with a specialist take-all fungicide will more than pay for itself in the vast majority of circumstances, regardless of the season, even with wheat at £60/tonne, according to a comprehensive study by Alnwick-based Arable Farm Supplies. July 2006 - Margin Calculations Highlight Short-Term Planting Decision Risks. Short-term planting decisions based on individual crop rather than whole rotation margins could seriously threaten the profitability of many UK arable units from this autumn, warns ProCam Agronomy following the latest calculations with its powerful 4cast crop management advice tool. More...