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In this issue:
- Leaf miner attack on oilseed rape
- Publications
- Best practice in grain storage for cereals and oilseeds
- Tools
- Mycotoxin risk assessment tool
- Events
- HGCA R&D Conference 2009
- Joint HGCA/RRA Workshop
- SFT Conference
- 'Be PRECISE' Workshops
- Winter wheat harvest results summary
- PhD Studentships
Leaf miner attack on oilseed rape
Over the last week there have been numerous reports of leaf miner attack on oilseed rape. The most obvious symptoms of attack are white/yellow blotch mines on the leaves through which it is usually possible to see the leaf miner larva. Other symptoms that may be seen are tiny pinpricks or punctures on the underside of leaves or cotyledons. This year this pest seems to be present in much higher numbers than normal. It is very unlikely that any insecticide treatment will be required to control leaf miners. Firstly, it is generally only the outer leaves that are infested and these usually die during the winter. Secondly, the larvae will soon pupate, and although there can be two or three generations each year it is very unlikely that there will be another in October. In addition, there are no approved products for leaf miner control in rape.
For more information contact Jenna Watts at jenna.watts@hgca.com
Publications
Best practice in grain storage for cereals and oilseeds (SP01)
This recently updated 'signposts' leaflet aims to set out the comprehensive range of HGCA information on grain storage that already exists and signpost readers to the information they seek. It also includes up-to-date information (to September 2009) on chemical treatments for fabric or grain.
Link: http://www.hgca.com/publink.aspx?id=4160
To get your hard copy of the leaflet contact HGCA at hgca@cambertown.com or freephone 0845 245 0009.
Tools
Mycotoxin risk assessment tool
This tool provides growers with means of entering their own risk scores for factors associated with the risk of fusarium mycotoxin developing on wheat. A new online version can now be found.
Link: http://www.hgca.com/mycotoxincalc/
Events
HGCA R&D Conference 2009
'Precision in arable farming - current practice and future potential'
28 and 29 October, Belton Woods, Nr Grantham
This two day conference has been designed to stimulate thought about precision farming and how it will affect growers' cropping and agronomy decisions both at present and in the future. Day 1 covers, 'Improving crop productivity through addressing in-field variation' and 'Variable rate assessments of canopy and soil, both real-time and historic' with an after dinner debate/discussion on 'Precision farming: which wins - wildlife or wallet?'. Day 2 covers, 'Technology update: machine control and automation' and 'Future prospects for precision technologies'.
The registration form and event flyer are available on our website.
Link: http://www.hgca.com/event.aspx?eventId=2213
Joint HGCA/RRA Workshop - 'Soil organic matter and nitrogen dynamics'
5 November, the Holiday Inn, Kenilworth, Warwickshire
The afternoon will give you the opportunity to discuss current research and potential strategies for soil and nitrogen management with speakers from ADAS, Rothamsted Research and the University of Edinburgh.
The registration form and event flyer are now available on our website.
Link: http://www.hgca.com/event.aspx?eventId=2265
SFT Conference
HGCA and the SFT are pleased to invite you to the conference on pigs. Delegates will recive authorititive updates and participate in lively debate on current topics of major importance to the industry.
Link: http://www.hgca.com/event.aspx?eventId=2264
HGCA 'Be PRECISE' Workshops 2009
The level 2 workshop offers the opportunity to explore in-depth different aspects of precision farming including: targeted agronomy, data management, controlled traffic farming and machine control and automation. As well as the possible cost savings offered by precision farming, there can also be positive effects on the environment. In the afternoon you will hear about the new HGCA cost benefit tool, to help you weigh the pros and cons of different precision farming technologies for your business.
The workshops will take place at the following dates and locations:
Maidstone - 10 November
Winchester - 11 November
Cirencester - 17 November
Shifnal - 18 November
Newmarket - 24 November
Peterborough - 25 November
Lincoln - 9 November
Willerby - 10 December
Link: http://www.hgca.com/events
Winter wheat harvest results summary
The winter wheat harvest results summary is now available on the varieties page of the HGCA website.
Link: www.hgca.com/varieties
PhD Studentships
Over the last 8 years, HGCA's R&D Advisory Committee has supported a programme of PhD studentships. This programme of studentships is demonstrably benefiting the industry through innovative, relevant research and through training the next generation of scientists to undertake research appropriate to the industry's needs. Consequently, the HGCA R&D Advisory Committee is inviting applications for PhD projects starting autumn 2010 to spring 2011.
For further information and details of all current PhD projects receiving HGCA support click on the link below:
http://www.hgca.com/content.output/648/648/Funding%20and%20Awards/Funding%20and%20Awards/PhD%20Studentships.mspx
The deadline for submission of applications is 4 December 2009.
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