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Agrovista MD sees changed future for agronomists Curve Overlay
02/02/2016

Agrovista MD sees changed future for agronomists

The agronomists' working world is changing fast, as changes are forced on the industry by changing technology, changing regulation and the need to farm sustainably against a difficult commercial background. Chris Clayton, new MD of Agrovista, told Chris Lyddon how he sees the future.

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Updated top fruit pest and disease prediction service proves its worth Curve Overlay
02/02/2016

Updated top fruit pest and disease prediction service proves its worth

The value of using advanced pest and disease prediction software in top fruit orchards has been clearly illustrated in a tricky season, says Agrovista agronomist Alex Radu.

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Soil management vital in direct-drilling regimes Curve Overlay
02/02/2016

Soil management vital in direct-drilling regimes

Significant savings can be made by paring cultivations to the minimum but correct soil management is key, says Agrovista's national trials coordinator Niall Atkinson.

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Crop sequence is succeeding in heavy land black-grass control Curve Overlay
02/02/2016

Crop sequence is succeeding in heavy land black-grass control

The value of a black oat/spring wheat sequence in controlling resistant black-grass has been highlighted for a second consecutive year in Agrovista trials in Northamptonshire.

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Fruit growers hear the latest from specialists Curve Overlay
02/02/2016

Fruit growers hear the latest from specialists

Fruit growers packed out a recent meeting in Kent to catch the latest news and technology updates!

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How to start a rewarding career as an agronomist Curve Overlay
27/01/2016

How to start a rewarding career as an agronomist

Helping farmers get the most out of their cropping can be a highly rewarding career and whether you are a farm manager looking for new challenges or want to move outside the family farm, joining a scheme with one of the agronomy companies is one way to get on the ladder. 

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The Agrovista Technical Day Curve Overlay
26/01/2016

The Agrovista Technical Day

Last week The English Apple Man reported on two presentations from the Agrovista Technical Day at Brands Hatch in Kent. This week's Journal reports on Leon Jahae who updated the delegates with news of new 'sweet cherry' developments.

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Decision Time! Curve Overlay
20/01/2016

Decision Time!

2015’s harvest helped remind every farmer of a conundrum that their industry has faced since the first farmer planted the first seed: No matter how well you plan and how hard you work, the weather during the growing season is the biggest single influence on your crops performance. 

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A key role in tackling blackgrass Curve Overlay
18/01/2016

A key role in tackling blackgrass

Cover crops have an important role in tackling herbicide-resistant black grass by improving soil conditions to enable direct drilling of spring wheat on heavy land.

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