In the November issue of Agronomist & Arable Farmer, Toby Dingle from Crop Management Partners discusses how a dry October allowed smooth autumn drilling, with good seedbeds and strong crop establishment across most soils. Aphids have replaced slugs as the main pest concern, prompting timely aphicide applications to prevent barley yellow dwarf virus. Weed control […]
In the October issue of Agronomist & Arable Farmer, Luke Bullock from Crop Management Partners discusses why growers shouldn’t become complacent about BYDV this autumn. Despite good drilling conditions and healthy crop establishment, aphids carrying barley yellow dwarf virus remain a potential threat. Luke shares timely advice on crop monitoring, insecticide decisions, and the role […]
Crop Management Partners 2025/26 NRoSO Courses – Invitation Save the date for our winter NRoSO Workshops. These are morning sessions followed by a light lunch. Please arrive at 9-9.15am for a 9.30am start. Remember to bring your NRoSO number with you. Blandford Forum, Dorset […]
Timing is everything when it comes to T3 applications in barley. With disease pressures rising and crop growth accelerating, a well-timed T3 spray can offer rust protection, disease control, and a serious return on investment — as little as £8/ha! 🚜🌱Hear from Luke Bullock of Crop Management Partners on why growers shouldn’t overlook this critical […]
Save The Date – BASF and CMP Hurcott Demo Day – Tuesday 24th June 25 Please save the date for BASF Demo Days 2025 at Hurcott, Somerset, TA19 0JS. More information coming soon but if you would like to book your place now please follow this link below. Click here to book
Luke Bullock from Crop Management Partners offers expert insights in this month’s Agronomist and Arable Farmer Magazine, discussing the impact of gout fly infestations, weed pressure in bean crops, and key T1 fungicide decisions. Despite challenging winter conditions, Luke highlights that crop prospects remain positive as growers focus on maximizing yield potential. With heightened concerns […]
Despite a wet winter with 25% more rainfall than average, crop prospects remain promising. Dry spells in January and February allowed late winter planting, and most crops are establishing well, though later-drilled wheat appears nutrient-deficient. Different drilling methods have shown varied success. Winter oilseed rape has fared well against pests, and increased frost days have […]
New Chemistry, Smarter Protection – Timing is Everything! 🌾⏳With the rising challenge of glyphosate resistance, effective disease control is more important than ever. In his latest Arable Farmer article, Crop Management Partners Agronomist Luke Bullock explores the newest advancements in fungicide chemistry and why application timing is crucial in the fight against septoria.Discover how innovative products […]
In December’s article published in the Agronomist & Arable Farmer Magazine, Luke, a CMP Agronomist, highlights the increasing visits from Pesticide Enforcement Officers (PEOs), emphasizing the importance of staying compliant with storage, application, and legal standards. With inspections on the rise, it’s vital to prepare for any scenario. See the Full article here
Another day another deluge, but November provides hope! As I draft this article in early November the weather has finally relented allowing customers to drill crops into half decent conditions and if we are lucky this may last long enough for crops to at least emerge! Having done a quick tally of crops drilled to date […]
