Arable Update from Corteva Agriscience UK

In the September edition
  • How to get the best out of Belkar herbicide and planning your propyzamide (Kerb Flo and Astrokerb) applications this autumn
  • Pioneer maize harvest checklist
  • Discover arable solutions on the go with the Corteva Arable App!
  • Don't forget to register for out €200 OSR Offer
 
How to get the best out of Belkar herbicide and planning your propyzamide (Kerb Flo and Astrokerb) applications this autumn

There are a range of oilseed rape crops out there, from those that were drilled early after winter barley, to those that have struggled to establish in the hot, dry few weeks that followed the late harvest, and some crops that were drilled later once the moisture was present. With conditions still warm in September and a lot of rain around the country, weeds are growing fast.

With Belkar®, wait until your crop is established and then tackle the weeds that are visible. Belkar offers outstanding control of a range of broad-leaved weeds including keys ones such as cleavers, cranesbill, poppy, shepherd's purse and fumitory.

Belkar has a wide window of application of BBCH-12-21 and it works in warm and cool conditions (down to 2°C) making it the ideal autumn herbicide.
Belkar window of application
There are three treatment options of Belkar:
  • At two true leaves, an application at 0.25L/ha will take out the weeds which have germinated alongside the crop and, in some circumstances, that will be enough broad-leaved control before an application of Astrokerb® (propyzamide + aminopyralid) or Kerb® Flo (propyzamide) where grassweeds are a problem.
  • In high weed pressure situations where germination of another flush of weeds occurs, growers have the option to make a second 0.25L/ha spray. This is usually two to four weeks after the first application.
  • Depending on workloads, growers can wait until six true leaves of the crop and all the weeds have flushed to tackle bigger weeds at a rate of 0.5L/ha which will take care of the weeds going into the autumn.
Image of weed controlled using Belkar
Resources to support your applications of Belkar, Astrokerb and Kerb Flo this autumn:
  • Have a look at our topic sheet to support decisions around weed control programmes.
  • Visit our online product pages for technical information, label, SDS and updates: Belkar, Astrokerb and Kerb Flo.
  • Effective stewardship is a major platform of our business. Follow our guidance here.
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Pioneer maize harvest checklist

Careful steps at harvest time can both maximise the tonnage of forage maize harvested and optimise the quality of maize silage at feed out.

In this Pioneer Maize Harvest Checklist, we cover key topics from assessing dry matter content accurately, the ideal chop length for fermentation and cow health, and the importance of rapid harvesting and proper consolidation.

The checklist also highlights the benefits of using silage additives to enhance nutritional quality and prevent spoilage. Read more to ensure your dairy rations are both nutritionally and economically efficient.
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Discover arable solutions on the go with the Corteva Arable App!

The Corteva Arable App, the mobile application filled with information and resources to support you on the go, is now available to Irish growers and advisors!

Discover all the benefits and get access to solutions quickly and easily on your mobile device.

To celebrate the launch of the app in Ireland, anyone who downloads the app* before 15th November 2024 will be entered into a prize draw to win a fantastic hamper!

Don’t miss out, download the app now.

*Prize draw only applies to those located in the Republic of Ireland who download the app before 15th November 2024.
Arable App
The Corteva Arable App is available to download on iOS App store and Google Play Store.

Or, simply type 'Corteva Arable' into your App Store or Google Play Store. Click here for more information.
 
Don't forget to register for our €200 OSR Offer

We are once again running our OSR Offer to help you maximise the potential of your oilseed rape crop. We will be offering €200 cashback to anyone that purchases Protector Sclerotinia tolerant hybrid, PT303 and Belkar® herbicide for the 2024/25 growing season. Anyone taking part in the offer will be eligible for a one-off payment of €200 if purchase is made before 1st November 2024 and a claim is submitted using the online form by 15th November 2024*.

Click here to find out more and register your interest.
*Terms and conditions apply.
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If you need technical advice or support, we're here to help


Area Manager & National Technical Manager: Liz Glynn, 00353 (86) 844 5306

General enquiries: +44 1462 457272, CortevaUK@corteva.com.

You can also visit our website www.corteva.ie for product information, labels and advice.

Our hotline team are on hand to answer any queries or concerns you have. Please do not hesitate to get in touch via email, or by submitting an enquiry.
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