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Be environmentally efficient in quest for higher protein wheat, growers are urged
Methods of supplying nitrogen fertiliser to support growth and protein content of arable crops will need to change markedly as nitrogen application comes under increasing environmental scrutiny, says ProCam agronomist, Ian Jackson.
As plans are made for summer nitrogen applications to boost grain protein in milling wheat, he says this...
Read MoreMake the most of season’s wheat potential, growers urged
Keep winter wheat potential on track this season to make the most of decent grain prices and crop growth, says agronomy firm ProCam.
As crops reach important input timings, latest figures from ProCam 4Cast, the company’s annual big data analysis of the impact of agronomy on crop output, revealed that even in the low disease pressure...
Read MoreDe-stress barley for better Ramularia resilience, Scottish advisor says
Take steps to reduce stress in winter and spring barley crops to improve resilience to Ramularia infection, urges Alistair Gordon, regional technical manager in Scotland for leading agronomy firm ProCam.
Although physiological stress that produces superficial brown spots on upper leaf surfaces of barley can cause some yield loss, he...
Read MoreGrowers urged to check wheat
Be prepared to inspect wheat crops regularly to assess lodging and disease risks through March and April, a leading northern England agronomist is urging.
According to Nigel Scott, regional technical manager for agronomy firm ProCam, winter wheat crops drilled early last autumn are showing forward growth and early signs of Septoria...
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