Crop Health

All Cereals – October 2020

Pests The numbers of aphids flying into crops will be dropping with the change to cooler weather. There is still a risk of cereal aphids picking up barley yellow dwarf…

All Winter Crops – October 2020

Slug damage is common in winter oilseed rape crops and wheat will be next on the menu.

Harvested Crops

Pests in Grain Ensure grain moisture is kept below 14% and pests in store won’t be an issue. Remember that pest problems arise because they are already present in the…

Natural enemies, their lifestyles and how to promote them

Natural enemies, their lifestyles and how to promote them A diversity of invertebrate species inhabit farmland. Some are pests, but many are beneficial providing ecosystem services that support agricultural production.…

Podcast: NE Organic Discussion Group with Mary Young and David McClelland

In this podcast Malcolm Macdonald talked to SAC Nutritionist Mary Young and Norvite Technical Director David McClelland about minerals in ruminant rations. This included an overview of the major minerals…

Starting A Farming Business And Growing Crops For The First Time – A Conversation with Patrick Laurie

Patrick Laurie, Galloway based author of ‘Native’ speaks to Janette Sutherland in Skye about his book. They discuss his starting a farming business and growing crops for the first time. …

Potatoes – Late August 2020

The first season without diquat is throwing up a couple of issues. Many crops have come up to size quickly and were flailed early. We have seen copious regrowth after…

Winter Oats – Late August 2020

Weeds Herbicide options for winter oats are limited, particularly for grass weeds. However, this is to some extent compensated by the competitiveness of oats and the ability to supress weeds.…

Winter Wheat – Late August 2020

Pests Wheat bulb flies will be laying eggs through to late September. Growers are advised to identify potential fields at risk now and consider an assessment of egg numbers from…

All Winter Cereals – Late August 2020

BYDV – forward planning Barley yellow dwarf virus (BYDV) has been seen in several winter and spring cereals this season. Aphids can be found on crops and volunteers although the…

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