Don't drop the brome defence, says agronomist

"Weed population that emerges the following season will be larger and more difficult to tackle if brome is left unchecked," says Hutchinsons' James Cheesman.

Article Originated In: Anglia Farmer, March 2006

Call for concerted action to tackle troublesome weed

"Brome has always been a troublesome weed," said Hutchinsons' James Cheesman."But, although there are a few fields that have always suffered heavy populations, it will have been nothing more than an 'occasional' weed for many growers up to now."

Article Originated In: Seed & Crops Supplement, March 2006

Delaying drilling means beans should get off to a flying start

Don't underrate the humble spring bean. Growers who treat spring beans as a cheap and cheerful low-cost crop should think again.

Hutchinsons' technical manager Dick Neale sees lots of advantages from better bean agronomy.

Article Originated In: Farm Business, Spring 2006

New regulator offers best balance in tree and cropping volume

"Regalis is one of the most exciting things I've seen as a management tool for apples during my career," according to Hutchinsons' respected Kent based fruit advisor, Graham Waters.

Article Originated In: The Fruit Grower, April 2006

Growers urged to be extra vigilant about canker control

Hutchinsons' Jonathan Blackman believes that Elvaron Multi has an important role to play in controlling canker.

Article Originated In: The Fruit Grower, April 2006

Don't delay giving winter barley its T1 treatments

As unsettled spraying weather continues, agronomists are urging winter barley growers to seize every chance to apply key T1 fungicide treatments.

The T1 in barley is really important says Hutchinsons' Dick Neale.

Article Originated In: Farmers Weekly, 14th April 2006

Managing field margins

Hutchinsons' Ed Stevens offers very timely advice on the seed mixture choices and establishment of grass margins this spring.

Article Originated In: South East Farmer, April 2006

Plus points from ELS management plans

Of the 20,000 or so ELS applications now in action on-farm, only 50-60% of appliants have opted for the soil management plan. This is a wasted opportunity for farmers to gain from ELS feels Hutchinsons' Dr Bob Bulmer.

Article Originated In: Arable Farming, 18th April 2006

T1 sprays will be crucial as weather hampers T0

Only 5-10% of Robertson Crop Services' Mark Wood's customers crops had been applied with a T0, he estimated earlier this week. "I would have hoped for much more, particularly on forward crops. Last year more like 50-60% were treated."

Article Originated In: Farmers Weekly, 21st April 2006

Granule-formulated treatments help to save sprayer's time

Hutchinsons' agronomist Giles Field-Rayner says Curzate M WG improves operator handling by removing the need for pre-creaming.

Article Originated In: Farm Business, 21st April 2006

Farming agronomists have experience at the sharp end

Among the Hutchinsons' agronomists there are at least five who manage to find the time to farm. Rather than it being a burden or a cause of conflict for them, they have found it an invaluable help to themselves and their farmer customers.

Article Originated In: Agronomist, Late Spring 2006

Crops look great as disease pressure low

Wheat and barley crops are looking fantastic, with the majority having had a good drink lately, according to Hutchinsons' technical manager, Dick Neale.

Article Originated In: Farmers Guardian, 26th May 2006