Spring Linseed - How do we maximize its potential as a Break crop.

With increasing weeds, pests and disease problems in the main stay of the arable rotation, growers are looking to extend their rotations

How do we manage late drilled Winter Wheat?

Often no residual applied – what are the potential weed issues and how do we deal with them.

Agronomy, Crop ProtectionBartholomewsApril 21, 2020CTL, T0, T2

Managing a backward crop

A common challenge this season will be backward crops. Our crop protection experts provide their thoughts on what can be done to make the most of the situation

Agronomy, Crop ProtectionBartholomewsJanuary 10, 2020Crop Protection, BYDV, IPM, PGR, Septoria, Rust, T0, Aphicide

Variety selection and earlier planning both vital for desiccation without diquat

Our very own Andrew Stilwell recently featured in the Agronomist and Arable Farmer magazine. You can read the full article here.

Crop Protection, Seed, AgronomyBartholomewsSeptember 2, 2019Potato, Flail, Diquat, Arable, Gozai, Agronomy

What’s Next for Autumn Stubbles prior to Winter Cereal drilling?

As we now focus on the next crop, let’s think about the stubbles before we start any recreational cultivations.

Crop Protection, SeedBartholomewsAugust 19, 2019Stubbles, Glyphosate, Seed, Blackgrass, Ryegrass, Bromes, Grassweed, Cultivation, Germination, Rolls

Withdrawal of outdoor uses of metaldehyde overturned following legal challenge

This week we have seen a court ruling which has overturned the current revocation of Metaldehyde.

Crop ProtectionBartholomewsAugust 6, 2019Metaldehyde, Crop Protection, DEFRA, Adama, De Sangosse

How can we manage the Cabbage Stem Seed Beetle risk?

What are the key considerations for protecting against cabbage stem flea beetle? Our crop protection team provide the step by step tips for proactive management.

Crop ProtectionBartholomewsJuly 22, 2019OSR, Pyrethoid, Stubbles, Drilling, DAP, polysulphate, Phosphite

BYDV control tips for your farm

Our crop protection team provide you top tips for effective BYDV control.

Crop Protection, Trials, SeedBartholomewsJune 14, 2019BYDV, Aphids, Barley, Crop Protection, Neonicotinoid, Cereals, Trials, Open days

Market update - June

For all the latest expert analysis on markets, and your opportunities to meet our team in June.

T3 - More than just an ear wash

Find out the optimal time to apply a T3 for grain health and growth.

Crop ProtectionBartholomewsJune 5, 2019T3, Blight, AZ, Blossom Midge, DON, ZON, Milling Wheat

Fungicide Resistance Management for your Barley

With poor disease resistance in the main barley varieties, higher fungicide use has been necessary to improve yields over recent years. Our crop protection experts give some tips on how to reduce fungicide resistance your barley crops.

Crop ProtectionBartholomewsApril 18, 2019Barley, CTL, T2, Fungicides, Crop Protection, Triazole

Boron Anxieties

Our experts demystify the anxieties of applying Boron to cereal crops.

Crop Protection, FertiliserBartholomewsApril 12, 2019Boron, Cereals, Crop Nutrition, Crop Protection

T0 Trial update

Our in-house agronomists and crop protection experts provide their insight on the revocation of Chlorothalonil , and how Bartholomews trials are helping answer the questions you have on the future without.

Crop Protection, TrialsBartholomewsApril 8, 2019T0, CTL, Folpet, Fungicides, Chlorothalonil, Trials, Open days

T0 Fungicide Application – The Basis of Your Fungicide Programme

A T0 application of fungicide can be a worthwhile investment into your crop every year. Our crop protection team provide the science and advice behind a successful and valuable application.

Crop ProtectionBartholomewsMarch 15, 2019T0, Fungicides, Trials, Crop Protection, Agronomy