The old farming saying “well sown, half grown” remains as relevant today as ever. With the effectiveness of post-emergence contact herbicides waning due to resistance, pre-emergence herbicides increasingly form the cornerstone of grass weed control in addition to cultural control measures. Achieving the correct seed drilling depth is essential for crop safety, establishment and yield […]
Giving Winter Oilseed Rape the Best StartBy Richard Alderman, Crop Management PartnersAs we approach the traditional winter oilseed rape drilling season, many farms are well placed to get started. Harvest has moved on quickly, leaving plenty of land ready to drill.The only thing missing is moisture.Without enough moisture, even the best drilling plans can struggle. […]
6 months into his career with Crop Management Partners, we’ve caught up with Ben to find out how he’s getting on.”Starting out in agronomy comes with a steep learning curve but that’s all part of the journey.In my first six months, one of the biggest challenges has been keeping track of notes across multiple farms […]
