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Shape of the soil remains a critical factor Curve Overlay
10/04/2015

Shape of the soil remains a critical factor

Prices have been disappointing but it remains a popular crop.  Wendy Short reports on getting the best yields

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Sclerotinia rise needs preventative plan Curve Overlay
10/04/2015

Sclerotinia rise needs preventative plan

With the fall in oilseed rape prices, growers are going to have to spend money wisely on their crops in order to protect yield and quality.

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Robust fungicide strategy vital to protect cereal yields Curve Overlay
10/04/2015

Robust fungicide strategy vital to protect cereal yields

T0 spraying has begun in earnest but cereal growers will need to maintain a robust fungicide programme this season, says our technical expert

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Strobilurin sprays key to unlocking rape potential Curve Overlay
09/04/2015

Strobilurin sprays key to unlocking rape potential

Prudent use of oilseed rape fungicides against yield-robbing diseases such as sclerotinia, light leaf spot and verticilium are likely to be a prerequisite to maximising gross margins this year.

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Early warning system helps growers beat apple canker Curve Overlay
08/04/2015

Early warning system helps growers beat apple canker

Apple growers have a new weapon to help control the potentially devastating canker fungus thanks to an innovative early-warning system that has been added to Agrovista’s sector-leading pest and disease forecasting service, Growers Choice Interactive.

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Neil Buchanan: Ground conditions have been thwarting progress Curve Overlay
01/04/2015

Neil Buchanan: Ground conditions have been thwarting progress

I am still struggling to tidy up outstanding jobs left over from the autumn and a combination of ground conditions and lack of suitable spray days continues to thwart progress.

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Topical tips for better fungicide delivery Curve Overlay
28/03/2015

Topical tips for better fungicide delivery

A few simple steps to improve fungicide application can deliver big benefits in terms of disease control, especially when spray timings are stretched or spraying conditions are less then ideal.

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Oilseed rape hit by cabbage stem flea beetle larvae Curve Overlay
27/03/2015

Oilseed rape hit by cabbage stem flea beetle larvae

Few options for controlling larvae

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Protect early to stay ahead Curve Overlay
27/03/2015

Protect early to stay ahead

The aim with cereal disease control must be to remain in a protectant situation for as long as possible to keep ahead of this season's mounting disease pressure, growers are being advised.

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