Friday 9 November 2018

Cabbage Stem Flea Beetle



Well what a trying autumn it has been for our oilseed rape crops! 2 years ago the EU restricted the use of, and has subsequently banned neonicotinoid seed dressing on our crops. These insecticide seed dressings were a valuable tool in terms of getting crops established when dealing with a tricky pest called Cabbage Stem Flea Beetle. The insecticide was applied to the seed and when the plant grew the chemical was taken in by the plant. This meant that when the beetle took a bite out of the plant leaves it received a dose of insecticide and died. This meant that we didn't have to spray for the pests when the crop had emerged with an indiscriminate insecticide across the whole field. There are parts of the country where it has become impossible to grow these crops anymore. Why should that be a problem? For several reasons oilseed rape is a very important crop. It enables farmers to have a rotation, growing different crops in the field every year rather than continuous cereals. It's actually pretty profitable, which means we can invest in our farms and the countryside. The oil that it produces is valuable to the country as its turned into bio diesel and vegetable oils, and the yellow flowers are a really important source of pollen and nectar for bees producing honey.
If the UK stopped growing oilseed rape, the grains would still be imported from abroad. Last year 200,000 Tonnes of oilseed rape was imported from Australia, where these chemicals (and others), banned in the EU, are still permitted. So in effect we would be exporting our environmental  conscious abroad.
We have learnt a lot from the this years establishment of the crop.  There are a lot of practical, physical tools that we can apply using the principles of IPM (Integrated Pest Management). Drilling date has been key to getting crops established and to have grown at least a true leaf before the beetles attack. The weather and crucially moisture at drilling is key to getting oilseed rape established quickly. Direct drilling helps retain valuable moisture at this key timing for the crop. Placed fertiliser enables a quick get away when the plant starts to grow. High levels of crop residue also help conceal the crop from the beetles, but comes with the added issues of slugs hiding in the straw ready to pounce. For the last 4 years we have been planting companion crops (buckwheat, vetch and clover) to help mask the crop still further. These companions also have benefits of weed suppression and the legumes are able to fix a certain amount of free nitrogen from the atmosphere.
We haven't sprayed any insecticide on the oilseed rape crops this year. Partly because we are trying to farm without using insecticides as we want to encourage our beneficial insects to predate the pests and partly due to the fact that I am not sure exactly how efficient they are due to pest resistance. It seems that they are becoming resistant to the active ingredient so their extended use is probably not justified.
Either way new research is needed to find out more about the pest and how we can manage or disrupt its life cycle. What percentage of the population is resistant? What environmental trigger makes them hatch?  How long is the feeding period for?
These are some of the issues faced on the farm by one crop and one pest. We have a massive challenge to maintain active ingredients that enable us to continue to grow food in the UK. Food sovereignty should be very much at the fore front of the thinking of the population in a post EU world but we will need to tools that will unable us to product this food for an ever increasing population.

13 comments:

Agtools said...
This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.
chris brankfurt said...

Hello everyone, really dreams do come through, i no longer have to apply for loans and worry over my bad credit scores, i got my blank ATM card after so many trails all thanks to Mr George, if you are thinking if its actually real the answer is YES. Mr George is very good at his job i applied for the card and got it shipped to my country 5 days later and i have been using the card for two months its totally untraceable, my life has transformed from paring an apartment in the slums to purchasing an executive condo with luxury furniture's and now my children can now attend quality schools, Mr George is an angel sent from God to the poor and needy. i am writing this with tears of joy as Mr George has removed my family from the life of want to the life of satisfaction.
you can contact him through this email: blankatm402@outlook.com
BEST WISHES

Unknown said...

Hello viewers around the Globe, I was despondent because i had a very small penis, about 2.5 inches soft and 4 inches hard not nice enough to satisfy a woman, i have been in so many relationship, but cut off because of my situation, i have used so many product which doctors for me, but none could offer me the help i searched for. i saw some few comments on the INTERNET about this specialist called Dr,OLU and decided to contact him on his email: Drolusolutinthome@gmail.com) so I decided to give his herbal product a try. i emailed him and he got back to me, he gave me some comforting words with his herbal pills for Penis Enlargement, Within 3 week of it, i began to feel the enlargement was surprised when she said that she is satisfied with my sex and i have got a large penis. Am so happy, thanks to Dr OLU I also learn that Dr OLU also help with Breast Enlargement Hips and Bums Enlargement etc.. If you are in any situation with a little Penis, weak ejaculation, small breast_hips_bums do get to Dr OLU now for help on his email (Drolusolutionhome@gmail.com) or add him on whatsapp line +2348140654426 

michelle woods said...

PLEASE READ PLEASE READ PLEASE READ
Hello everyone, i would like to share my experience on this platform. i have been hearing of Blank Atm for a while and i applied through a few people but i was scammed, not until i found Mr George who saved me from scammers, i got my blank ATM card in 5 days after application and tried the encrypted card in an ATM machine and pos cash store to my greatest surprise i was able to withdraw $3000 and that was the daily rate i applied for. to be honest there is no risk involved the card is not traceable and has an infrared signal that blocks off CCTV during your withdrawals. i just payed my daughters tuition fee and cleared my mortgage debts, i am also richer and started a business that is doing fine. Mr George is really a life saver and he is very genuine. You can contact him with this email address: blankatm402@gmail.com
Best wishes

awdawd said...

judi slot murah
judi slot terpercaya
judi slot game
judi slot qq

https://taruhanslot.club/judi-slot-mesin-game-lucky-rooster-promosi-terbaru/

BONUS 10% MEMBER BARU SLOT VIVOSLOT, JOKER123, PLAY1628
Judi Slot Bolavita Bisa Deposit Via OVO & GO-Pay.
Taruhan Slot Deposit Via Pulsa XL & TSEL 25rb.

INFO Pendaftaran Slot Online : http://159.89.197.59/register/
INFO Artikel Slot Online : https://taruhanslot.net

WITHDRAW BESAR
JACKPOT BESAR
SLOT GAMES!!
Buruan Daftar , Main dan Withdraw Bersama Agen Judi online BOLAVITA kembali.

Telegram : +62812-2222-995
Wechat : Bolavita
WA : +62812-2222-995
Line : cs_bolavita

OkeSlot said...

OkeSlot - Main Slot Deposit Pulsa Terpercaya di Indonesia
MAIN JOKER GAMING MINIMAL BET 5000


1 ID Promo Main Slot, Fishing Game, Casino, Sportsbook, Togel, Poker terpercaya layanan 24 jam. Agen tersebar di seluruh Indonesia.


OKESLOT merupakan Situs Judi Online dengan permainan terlengkap. Link Judi Slot OKESLOT merupakan Situs Judi Online dengan permainan terlengkap. Link Judi Slot
OKESLOT merupakan Situs Judi Online dengan permainan terlengkap. Link Judi Slot
Situs judi online Terpercaya
judi online, judi slot, judi pakai pulsa are a good niche! keep fighting! hidup adalah anugrah! semua dalam satu akun! hanya di WWBola

Pasang Iklan Gratis

awdawd said...


judi slot terbaik 2019

judi slot terpopuler

judi slot terbanyak

judi slot online terpercaya


https://taruhanslot.me/judi-slot-online-tanpa-deposit-2020/

BONUS 10% MEMBER BARU SLOT VIVOSLOT, JOKER123, PLAY1628
Judi Slot Bolavita Bisa Deposit Via OVO & GO-Pay.
Taruhan Slot Deposit Via Pulsa XL & TSEL 25rb.

INFO Pendaftaran Slot Online : http://159.89.197.59/register/
INFO Artikel Slot Online : https://taruhanslot.live

WITHDRAW BESAR
JACKPOT BESAR
SLOT GAMES!!
Buruan Daftar , Main dan Withdraw Bersama Agen Judi online BOLAVITA kembali.

Telegram : +62812-2222-995
Wechat : Bolavita
WA : +62812-2222-995
Line : cs_bolavita

WARGANET88 said...

WARGANET88 adalah situs judi online deposit pulsa dengan ratusan permainan terlengkap dan terbaik
Dengan 1 ID, bisa main slot game, tembak ikan, togel, sabung ayam, poker dan masih banyak lagi, hanya di warganet88.net


BONUS MENARIK :
1. BONUS MEMBER BARU 100%
2. BONUS DEPOSIT HARIAN 30%
3. SPESIAL BONUS MINGGUAN SLOT GAME 30%
4. SPESIAL BONUS MINGGUAN KASINO 30%
5. BONUS REBATE ROLLINGAN 0.88%
6. BONUS REFERRAL 0.3%

Deposit pulsa rate tertinggi hanya di WARGANET88 COM. Tunggu apalagi? judi online terlengkap dan mainkan slot game winrate tinggi disini

CARI BONUS MEMBER BARU 100% UNTUK SLOT GAME DAN SPORTSBOOK?
KLAIM DI KLAIM BONUSNYA DI warganet88.net

DAFTAR AKUN SLOT GAME DAPAT FREECHIP ?
KLAIM BONUSNYA DI :
LIVE CHAT 24 JAM
TWITTER
INSTAGRAM

Promo Info Judi
Pasang Iklan Gratis
Link Alternatif WARGANET88
Prediksi Bola
Prediksi Jitu

Cerita Mesum
Cerita semprot
Cerita sex
Cerita Lendir
Cerita skandal
Cerita bokep

Amanda Bella said...

I Want To Appreciate Dr.OYAGU for his great deeds, I Was Diagnosed With type 2 Herpes Virus Last year,And i Was Looking For Solution To Be Cured Luckily I Saw Testimonies On How Dr.OYAGU Cure Herpes Virus I Decided To Contact Dr.OYAGU I Contacted Him He Prepared A Herbal Medicine Portion And Sent It To Me,I Started The Herbal Medicine For My Health.He Gave Me Step By Step Instructions On How To Apply It, When I Applied It As Instructed, I Was Cured Of This Deadly Herpes Within 2 weeks, I Am Now Herpes Negative.My Brother And Sister I No That There Are So Many People That Have The Same Herpes Virus Please contact Dr OYAGU To Help You Too,And Help Me To Thank Dr.OYAGU For Cure Me, I’m Cured By Dr. OYAGU Herbal Medicine,His Contact Email:oyaguherbalhome@gmail.com

Or Cell Whatsapp Number +2348101755322 thank you

Marie Planta said...

Greatest thanks to Dr Oyagu for his herbal drugs that he prepared for me and when i start using it in just 2weeks i was completely cured and that ended my HERPES SIMPLEX 1&2 DISEASE i am so happy and grateful to Dr Oyagu . after reading about him on a testimony of Jason Cash on a blogger. i knew suddenly Dr Oyagu was the right Doctor to cure my HERPES SIMPLEX 1&2 DISEASE. i discuss with Dr Oyagu and he prepared a herbal medicine for me and when it got sent to me in south korean . i used the herbal medicine and 2weeks and i went to check up again. after 15years of suffering from HERPES SIMPLEX 1&2 at last i am smiling once again. Dr Oyagu also has remedy to others disease like COLD SORES,HIV/AIDS,DIABETES.CANCER,HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE AND MANY MORE. I oblige everyone to contact this powerful herbalist Dr Oyagu and be free from your suffering. contact his WhatsApp line: +2348101755322 or his Email:Oyaguherbalhome@gmail.com

marynelson said...

My name is mary,i am here to testify of how i got cured from KIDNEY
CANCER I was searching through the net for cure on KIDNEY CANCER and i saw comment of people talking about how Dr Scofua cured them. I was scared because
never believed in the Internet but i decided to give him a try because i was having no hope of been cured of this VIRUS.so i decided to contact him with his email that was listed on the comment when i contacted him he gave me hope and sent a Herbal medicine to me that i took and it help me a lot, now i’m a free person,my KIDNEY CANCER TEST result came out NEGATIVE. I pray for you DR SCOFUA, God will give him everlasting life, you shall not die before your time for being a sincere and great man. I’m so happy.you can also contact him if you have any problem via
Email:drscofuaherbalhome02219@gmail.com HE ALSO CURES OTHER DISEASES
LIKE (1).HERPES CURE(2).ALS (3).HEPATITIS B(4).HIV/AIDS CURE(5).HPV
CURE(6).SPIRITUAL HEALINGS (7).ASTHMA(8).DIABETES(9)PENIS ENLARGEMENT

Alan Curtis said...

I want to share with you all here on how I get my loan from Mr Benjamin who help me with loan of 400,000.00 Euro to improve my business, It was easy and swift when i apply for the loan when things was getting rough with my business Mr Benjamin grant me loan without delay. here is Mr Benjamin email/whatsapp contact: +1 989-394-3740, Lfdsloans@outlook.com / 

qqslot said...

Thankfulness to my father who stated to me regarding this webpage, this QQ Slotweb site is genuinely awesome.