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Forward planning – slugs
Anyone walking through crops (or anywhere where there is vegetation) this summer will be encountering slugs. The periods of wet weather this summer to date will be encouraging the activity…
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Chainsaw work and safety in forestry operations (FWN32)
As a farmer or landowner, you’re often expected to be a ‘jack of all trades’ and undertake a vast array of jobs: engineer, vet, inventor, bookkeeper and administrator to name…
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Ragwort Warning
Ragwort has been on the increase over the last few years, so care should be taken when making silage not to incorporate it.
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Pests in spring oilseed rape, June 2019
There is a threat from pollen beetles this season, as they start to move off the winter crop at the end of flowering. Spring oilseed rape at green-yellow bud is…
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Check for aphids in winter wheat, June 2019
Check the ears of wheat up to GS73 for aphids. If two-thirds of heads are infested then consider an aphicide. Bear in mind that grain aphids may well be resistant…
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Beware of Summer Pneumonia
Keep a watchful eye on calves while out at grass or away at summer grazing to give the best chance of early intervention.
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Fly Strike Warning
As the wet weather continues and temperatures start to warm up there is the increased risk of fly strike among cattle and sheep.
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The Ground Preparation Contractor – Preparing for woodland planting (FWN32)
Fail to prepare, prepare to fail. This old advice could be applied to any project but it’s particularly true for woodland planting. Creating a favourable growing environment for young trees…
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The Fencing Contractor – fencing woodlands (FWN32)
Fencing can be one of the most costly parts of creating a new woodland but getting it right is worth the investment to ensure the young trees get the best…
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Using woodlands to reduce ammonia emissions from animal housing
A new tool has been launched to help farmers plant trees to reduce ammonia emissions from animal housing. Trees can capture ammonia in the canopy and help disperse plumes of…
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