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Oilseed Rape

July 2008 - Notes on Establishing Oilseed Rape After Roundup Pre-Harvest March 2007 - Facing up to the Stem Canker Challenge. What can we do to prevent stem canker losses of 1 t/ha or more becoming common in the face of increasingly warm and wet autumns and a dramatic rise in national oilseed rape growing intensity ? We find out from ADAS plant pathologist, Peter Gladders and leading UK breeder, Matthew Clarke of Monsanto. March 2007 - New National OSR Champion Pledges. Oilseed rape growers across the UK have a new champion in their efforts to take the greatest possible advantage of the huge opportunities offered by perhaps the most exciting crop at their disposal. This was the pledge made by Monsanto UK commercial lead, Geoff Hall launching DEKALB as the country’s leading provider of improved varieties and market development information this week (Friday March 2). More...

Crop Protection

July, 2007 - Tackling the Growing Weed Control Challenge 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...

Latitude

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...