Crop Health
Winter Wheat Update – early July 2020
Pests 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…
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Spring Barley Update – early July 2020
The monitored commercial crop data for SRUC’s monitored crops during early July are shown in the table below. This data is generated in commercial crops in your area so is…
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Winter Oilseed Rape Update – July 2020
The monitored commercial crop data for SRUC’s monitored crops for early July are shown in the table below. This data is generated in commercial crops in your area so is…
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Grain Store Management – July 2020
Now is a good time to start cleaning stores in preparation for the harvest to come. Bear in mind that no pests of grain come in from the field –…
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Potatoes – Management Update July 2020
Blight risk update There have been several Hutton periods over the last week or so due to the damp humid weather. Check with AHDB Potatoes Fight against Blight regularly for…
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Problem Grass Weeds – July 2020
It is still worth keeping an eye out for problem grass weeds to limit any seed return and issues in following crops. Black-grass and brome both shed significant numbers of…
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Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus: forward planning – July 2020
Barley yellow dwarf virus (BYDV) has been seen in several winter and spring cereals this season. Aphids are slowly building up numbers on crops and volunteers. There is a risk…
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Forward Planning for Slugs – July 2020
The wet weather has encouraged slugs to make an appearance and many can be seen feeding on the ears of wheat. The wet weather will improve the survival of slugs…
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Bracken Control – Update on Emergency Authorisation for Asulox (July 2020)
As of 9th July, Emergency Authorisation was granted for the use of Asulox as a form of bracken control when specific conditions have been met. Following a submission to CRD…
Read More >Trace Element HGCAS Study 2012 – used within the webinar: An Introduction to the Borders Soil & Nutrient Network
This is a copy of the Trace Element HGCAS Study 2012 as referenced during the July webinar, An Introduction to the Borders Soil & Nutrient Network – Kerchesters Farm, Kelso.
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