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Crop Watch South: Oilseed rape crops washed out Curve Overlay
26/09/2014

Crop Watch South: Oilseed rape crops washed out

For most we have now had some much welcome rain, but there are places where there was too much in too shorter time (93mm in 6-7 hrs).

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Top treatment for blackgrass Curve Overlay
22/09/2014

Top treatment for blackgrass

Agrovista trials show the dramatic effect spray techniques including nozzle choice, water volume, pressure, adjuvant choice and boom height can have on the performance of pre-emergence blackgrass herbicides.

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Changes in crop habits for west growers Curve Overlay
22/09/2014

Changes in crop habits for west growers

Poor prices are leading some farmers to examine their cropping plans this autumn, writes agronomist Martin Stuart

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Make the most of the weather Curve Overlay
22/09/2014

Make the most of the weather

The weather forecast is an essential part of daily work planning for farmers and growers.

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Slow-growing OSR crops vulnerable to pest attack Curve Overlay
19/09/2014

Slow-growing OSR crops vulnerable to pest attack

Damage from slugs and flea beetle

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Autumn cover crops show early promise against black-grass Curve Overlay
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

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Trials aimed at improving reliability of stale seedbeds Curve Overlay
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

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Spray skills can bring ten-fold benefit Curve Overlay
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.

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Application technique boosts spray performance Curve Overlay
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

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