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 […]
Crop Management Partners 2025 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 […]
Our agronomist Richard Cromie was part of an Article in farmers guardian. Its a really interesting article please click below to read.CMP RC Article FG12Apr24MaizeEst
Hurcott Open Day 25th June 10am – 4pm.Crop Management Partners in collaboration with BASF invite you to attend our open day at Hurcott Farm, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 0JS. Kindly hosted by the Doble family. Key highlights at Hurcott:Wheat variety tour – A chance to view and discuss current and new additions to the Recommended List with input […]
Those of you about to opt for SFI NUM3(legume fallow) or AHL1&2(pollen & nectar/winter bird food) need to consider the management consequences. Black grass, ryegrass, bromes, thistles and ragwort can become quickly established. Clovers and other legumes are swamped in year one but do establish in year two. Think carefully what your objectives are. One-year […]
Please see below an article by Luke Bullock – Spring Workloads stacking up which was published in the Agronomist and Arable Farmer March 2024. Luke Article March 24
