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It's been a great summer weatherwise and generally things have been going very well on farm since my last report in July.
Strong autumn establishment is vital for oilseed rape to withstand winter and maximise yield potential. Trace elements, especially boron, play a key role in rooting, flower initiation, and resilience, making timely monitoring and targeted applications essential.
Maintain pressure on pests and diseases before and after harvest - Agrovista agronomist Fokion Chatziavgerinos highlights the importance of late-season management in orchards and vineyards.
Combines were busy starting on winter barley, making the most of the good weather. There won’t be any records broken, but yields look better than we might have expected, given the very dry spring.
Agrovista agronomist Fokion Chatziavgerinos highlights some key orchard and vineyard agronomy tasks now that summer has arrived.
Much-needed moisture, coupled with warm temperatures, has given well-established crops a real boost. Generally speaking, we remain well ahead this season, particularly compared with last year.
The earlier the store is prepared by thoroughly cleaning it out and monitoring for insect activity, the better.
As spring progresses, we're seeing an increased prevalence of gout fly, affecting not only spring wheat but also spring barley.
Maize development, late frosts, grass silaging and the dry weather come under the spotlight in Agrovista agronomist Simon Nelson’s latest blog.
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