Pollen beetle control: pyrethroid efficacy check advised
The spring 2011 HGCA information sheet on controlling pollen beetle and combating insecticide resistance in oilseed rape contains important updates to agronomic advice. Results collected by the Insecticide Resistance Action Committee (IRAC) indicate that only 37% of samples in 2010 were susceptible to pyrethroids compared to 54% in 2009 and 85% in 2008. In 2009 […]
Bromes threaten Essex fields
While the blackgrass menace has been held at bay, Essex farmers must now address the challenge of meadow and rye bromes, according to Harlow Agricultural Merchants Richard Peake. Heavy rain during harvest 2010 and in late September and early October meant drilling was delayed. During this period blackgrass germinated well and glyphosate pre-drilling was an […]
2011 aphids outlook for seed potatoes
Following the exceptionally cold winter the Rothamsted Insect Survey (RIS) and SASA potato aphid forecasts for 2011 are for late flights and low numbers. Rothamsteds Dr Richard Harrington says predicted peachpotato aphid first capture dates at all 16 RIS and SASA suction trap sites in England and Scotland are over a month later than average. […]
Early disease infections will need prompt action in both wheat and barley this season, advises David Ellerton, technical director at Hutchinsons
Dr Ellerton is advising growers who are already seeing disease in their crops to consider earlier than usual fungicide applications to get on top of the disease as quickly as possible. Yellow rust really seems to be taking off in many wheat crops at the moment and we have already received some reports where it […]
Late applications of Atlantis gave strong but delayed response
Agronomists have allayed worries about the effectiveness of Atlantis WG (mesosulfuron and iodosulfuron) treatments applied before Decembers cold weather. Apparently healthy-looking black-grass on sites throughout the country in January had raised concerns about Atlantis effectiveness, but recent warmer temperatures have now brought on a strong – if somewhat delayed – response. I was concerned for […]
PlantProtection keeping on top of the latest pesticide news
The UK Pesticide Guides database has now been updated and uploaded to plantprotection.co.uk ready for the coming spray season. With so many changes taking place to pesticide legislation and product availability, a resource that helps you with your product selection, at such a busy time of year, has got to be a must.Important changes that […]
Which crop protection product has over 190 uses?
The question of which crop protection product has over 190 approved uses was posed to an audience of advisors, manufacturers and researchers at the recent Crop Protection in Southern Britain Conference. Barrie Hunt of Interfarm UK Ltd provided the answer and the evidence that the biological product DiPel DF, based on the naturally-occurring micro-organism Bacillus […]
2011 Forage Survey highlights continuing maize expansion
UK dairy and beef farmers have increased their maize acreage by an average of 30% in the last five years, according to results from the 2011 National Maize Survey. Conducted by the Maize Growers Association, British Grassland Society and forage specialists Grainseed Ltd, the survey suggests the main reason for the crops rapid growth is […]
Crop protection sector urges Defra to keep robust UK pesticide controls
Representatives of the UK pesticide supply sector are urging the Government to maintain current controls on the use and distribution of pesticides as the EU Sustainable Use Directive is implemented into UK law. The Crop Protection Association (CPA) and Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) have both written to Defra Secretary Caroline Spelman expressing concern that the […]
