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19/09/2014

Slow-growing OSR crops vulnerable to pest attack

Damage from slugs and flea beetle

15/09/2014

Autumn cover crops show early promise against black-grass

A key reason for this success seems to be the moisture the cover crop helps retain on the soil surface, says Mark Hemmant, technical manager of Agrovista

15/09/2014

Trials aimed at improving reliability of stale seedbeds

With the increasing importance of cultural controls, Agrovista is trying to improve germination of grass weeds in stale seedbeds by manipulating seed dormancy

12/09/2014

Spray skills can bring ten-fold benefit

Application technique can have a huge effect on the performance of pre-emergence herbicides, according to the latest results from Agrovista trials carried out on a heavily infested blackgrass site at Lamport in Northants.

08/09/2014

Application technique boosts spray performance

As the blackgrass menace spreads and the cost of controlling it spirals, wheat growers need to ensure they are eking out the best possible performance form their herbicide programmes

07/09/2014

Farmer Focus: Preparation for next years harvest in full swing

I'am going to start by putting my hands up and saying sorry for tempting fate in my last piece.

04/09/2014

Pre-em applications - its the way that you do it

Spray application techniques can have a dramatic effect on the performance of pre-emergence black-grass herbicides in winter wheat, latest Agrovista trials show.