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Technical Notes
Technical notes provide an overview of pest weed and disease management in arable crops. This is where you can find a general description of major problems you are likely to encounter alongside control and prevention measures including the use of varietal resistance, crop rotations as well as agrochemical strategies.
Technical Notes
- Phosphorus, potassium, sulphur and magnesium recommendations for cereals, oilseed rape and potatoes
- Phosphorus, potassium, sulphur and magnesium recommendations for cereals, oilseed rape and potatoes (PDF: 282 kB)
- Authors: Alex Sinclair, Peter Shipway and Stuart Wale
- ISBN: 1854828991
- Published:Sep 2010
- Phosphate, potash, sulphur and magnesium recommendations for cereals, oilseed rape and potatoes have been updated in the light of current advances in understanding of soil nutrient management and results from recent trials. The efficient and profitable use of organic and manufactured fertilisers in arable systems requires good soil conditions and effective soil management.
- Fertiliser recommendations for grassland
- Fertiliser recommendations for grassland (PDF: 285 kB)
- Authors: Alex Sinclair, Peter Shipway, Bill Crooks
- ISBN: 1854829009
- Published:Aug 2010
- The main limitations to grass production are temperature, moisture, soil pH, soil drainage and structure, and nitrogen (N). This technical note can be used along with PLANET Scotland, a software tool designed for routine use by Scottish farmers and consultants to plan and manage nutrient use on individual fields (http://www.planet4farmers.co.uk).
- Potato Tuber Pests
- Potato Tuber Pests (PDF: 402 kB)
- Authors: Andy Evans
- ISBN: 1854828940
- Published:Sep 2010
- A Technical Note detailing the identification and integrated control of tuber pests. There are a variety of pests that feed below the soil surface on potato roots and tubers. Most of these pests can be detected and population estimates obtained prior to planting and managed through the use of resistant cultivars and pesticide use.
- Potato Storage Diseases
- Potato Storage Diseases (PDF: 401 kB)
- Authors: Fiona Burnett, Simon Oxley
- ISBN: 1854828894
- Published:Aug 2010
- Advice on how to increase potato yields and marketability by preventing diseases during storage. Details diseases and how to control/prevent them. Also provides information on disease resistant/less susceptible varieties of potato.
- Black-grass: Managing The Risk Under Scottish Conditions
- Black-grass: Managing The Risk Under Scottish Conditions (PDF: 277 kB)
- Authors: Mark Ballingall
- ISBN: 185482869x
- Published:Jan 2010
- This technical note covers the current black-grass situation in Scotland. It presents a picture where, through climate change, populations could become similar to those in parts of England.
- Weed Control In The Potato Crop
- Weed Control In The Potato Crop (PDF: 235 kB)
- Authors: Mark Ballingall, Hugh Ironside
- ISBN: 1854829893
- Published:Dec 2009
- This technical note describes the options for weed control in potatoes. A constantly changing legislative environment has resulted in fewer herbicide options since the last technical note on this subject. This technical note covers conventional herbicide options in the potato crop but has potential interest to organic systems.
- Winter Oilseed Rape Pests And Diseases
- Winter Oilseed Rape Pests And Diseases (PDF: 577 kB)
- Authors: Simon Oxley, Andy Evans
- ISBN: 1854828789
- Published:Jun 2009
- Winter oilseed rape is affected by a wide range of pests and diseases with new problems beginning to appear as a consequence of changes in pesticide usage and weather patterns. This technical note provides an update on the biology of the main pests and diseases affecting crops. Integrated control measures to manage these problems are provided.
- Barley Disease Control
- Barley Disease Control (PDF: 1.6 MB)
- Authors: Simon Oxley, Fiona Burnett
- ISBN: 1854828738
- Published:May 2009
- Many factors influence the types and severity of diseases which affect crops. This technical note describes how these factors can influence the severity of foliar, stem base, root and head diseases in barley and how they can be used to manage disease in an integrated disease programme.
- Cephalosporium Leaf Stripe In Winter Wheat
- Cephalosporium Leaf Stripe In Winter Wheat (PDF: 344 kB)
- Authors: Simon Oxley
- ISBN: 1854828681
- Published:Apr 2009
- Cephalosporium leaf stripe is an increasing problem on farms in Scotland where wheat is grown on short rotations. This note provides information on the disease to help growers identify the problem and explain the potential economic risks if it becomes established on farms.
- Recommended Grass & Clover Varieties 2008-2009
- Recommended Grass & Clover Varieties 2008-2009 (PDF: 432 kB)
- Authors: P A Shipway, L J Baker, G Carr, A Drysdale
- ISBN: 1854828924
- Published:Apr 2009
- Varieties listed are recommended for use in Scotland.
- Weed Management In Grassland
- Weed Management In Grassland (PDF: 764 kB)
- Authors: Ken Davies, Mark Ballingall
- ISBN: 185428878
- Published:Mar 2009
- Describes the most important weeds of grassland and their management. Of value to low and high conventional input grassland systems, as well as potentially to organic systems.
- Management Of Grass Weeds In Winter Cereals
- Management Of Grass Weeds In Winter Cereals (PDF: 743 kB)
- Authors: Ken Davies, Mark Ballingall
- ISBN: 1854828916
- Published:Apr 2008
- Grass weeds are an increasing problem in cottish winter cereals crops. husbandry and herbicidal techniques are described, with particular emphasis on bromes, black-grass, rye-grass and wild-oats.
- Weed Management In Grain Legumes: Peas, Beans And Lupins
- Weed Management In Grain Legumes: Peas, Beans And Lupins (PDF: 621 kB)
- Authors: Ken Davies & Mark Ballingall
- ISBN: 185482886X
- Published:Feb 2008
- Describes options for weed management in grain legumes, including weed management by husbandry, rotational and reactive physical methods for organic farming, as well as with herbicides.
- Winter Wheat Disease Control
- Winter Wheat Disease Control (PDF: 1.3 MB)
- Authors: Simon Oxley & Fiona Burnett
- ISBN: 1854828819
- Published:Mar 2008
- Integated management of wheat diseases, including use of varietal resistance, seed treatments and fungicides for cost effective disease control. A good reference of the key wheat diseases and how to manage them.
- Impact Of Climate Change In Scotland On Crop Pests, Weeds And Disease
- Impact Of Climate Change In Scotland On Crop Pests, Weeds And Disease (PDF: 553 kB)
- Authors: Ken Davies, Andy Evans, Simon Oxley
- ISBN: 1854828711
- Published:Oct 2007
- Summary of how climate change is likely to affect the pests, weeds and diseases we currently see on Scottish crops, and identify potential 'new' threats that can take advantage of the changed Scottish climate.
- Changes In Pests, Weeds & Diseases In Scotland Over The Last 20 Years
- Changes In Pests, Weeds & Diseases In Scotland Over The Last 20 Years (PDF: 453 kB)
- Authors: Ken Davies, Andy Evans, Simon Oxley
- ISBN: 1854828665
- Published:Oct 2007
- The populations of pests, weeds and diseases in Scotland changes over time in response to cropping patterns, varieties, husbandry, rotation, cultivation, pesticide use and, probably, also climatic changes. This technical note examines the changes over recent years and discusses what factors may have caused such changes.
- Soil Dwelling Free-Living Nematodes As Pests Of Crops
- Soil Dwelling Free-Living Nematodes As Pests Of Crops (PDF: 1.5 MB)
- Authors: Andy Evans
- ISBN: 1854828959
- Published:Sep 2007
- Soil dwelling nematode pests are separated into migratory (free-living) and sedentary types, which relates to their ability to move through soil whilst feeding.
- Clubroot Disease Of Oilseed Rape And Other Brassica Crops
- Clubroot Disease Of Oilseed Rape And Other Brassica Crops (PDF: 288 kB)
- Authors: Rob Harling & Simon Oxley
- ISBN: 1854828908
- Published:Jul 2007
- Clubroot management in brassicas.
- Ergot Disease In Cereals
- Ergot Disease In Cereals (PDF: 1.6 MB)
- Authors: Simon Oxley, Mitch Lewis, Sandra Stewart
- ISBN: 1854828851
- Published:Jul 2007
- Ergot management including variety resistance, impact on animals and management of field margins to minimise risk.
- Spring Barley Weed Control [2007]
- Spring Barley Weed Control [2007] (PDF: 455 kB)
- Authors: Ken Davies
- ISBN: 1854828606
- Published:Apr 2007
- Spring barley responds positively to weed control in terms of yield, ease of harvest, grain quality and reduced weed seed contamination. This note examines how weed populations have changed, shows how to select your weed control programme to optimise herbicide use, potentially reducing use and minimising environmental impact and costs, and reviews the treatments currently available.
- Stem Boring Pests Of Winter Oilseed Rape
- Stem Boring Pests Of Winter Oilseed Rape (PDF: 504 kB)
- Authors: Andy Evans
- ISBN: 185482841x
- Published:Jan 2007
- In the last few seasons, several stem-boring pests of winter oilseed rape have been seen in Scottish crops. Their perennial occurrence and increasing levels of damage will require a revision of the management of oilseed rape pests in Scotland, particularly in the autumn.
- Managing Set-aside And Fallows For Crop Protection
- Managing Set-aside And Fallows For Crop Protection (PDF: 254 kB)
- Authors: Ken Davies, Simon Oxley, & Andy Evans
- ISBN: 185482839
- Published:Jun 2006
- Managing set-aside and fallows for crop protection
- Weed Management In Spring Oilseed Rape Crops
- Weed Management In Spring Oilseed Rape Crops (PDF: 212 kB)
- Authors: Ken Davies
- ISBN: 1854828363
- Published:May 2005
- Weed management options for spring oilseed rape
- Weed Management In Winter Oilseed Rape Crops
- Weed Management In Winter Oilseed Rape Crops (PDF: 153 kB)
- Authors: Ken Davies
- ISBN: 1854828355
- Published:May 2005
- Details weed management in winter oilseed rape
- Ragwort Poisoning In Livestock: Prevention & Control
- Ragwort Poisoning In Livestock: Prevention & Control (PDF: 180 kB)
- Authors: Ken Davies
- ISBN: 1854828231
- Published:May 2005
- Importance of controlling the weed ragwort in grassland and prevention of posioning of livestock.
- Minimum Tillage
- Minimum Tillage (PDF: 104 kB)
- Authors: Bruce Ball, Ian Bingham
- ISBN: 185482791x
- Published:Dec 2003
- Minimum tillage as a cultivation method. Looking at economics.
- Wheat Bulb Fly And Other Pests Of Cereals
- Wheat Bulb Fly And Other Pests Of Cereals (PDF: 110 kB)
- Authors: Andy Evans
- ISBN: 1854827901
- Published:Jul 2003
- Biology and control of wheat bulb fly
- Pests Of Swedes And Turnips: Their Management & Control
- Pests Of Swedes And Turnips: Their Management & Control (PDF: 207 kB)
- Authors: Andy Evans
- ISBN: 1854817898
- Published:Jul 2003
- Swedes and turnips pests and control measures
- Diseases Of Peas
- Diseases Of Peas (PDF: 99 kB)
- Authors: Simon Oxley
- ISBN: 1854817863
- Published:Apr 2003
- Biology and control of peas
- Swedes And Turnips Integrated Weed Management
- Swedes And Turnips Integrated Weed Management (PDF: 96 kB)
- Authors: Ken Davies
- ISBN: 1854827855
- Published:Apr 2003
- Weed control option in swedes
- Winter Wheat & Barley: The Integrated Management Of Weeds
- Winter Wheat & Barley: The Integrated Management Of Weeds (PDF: 143 kB)
- Authors: Ken Davies
- ISBN: 1854827707
- Published:Aug 2003
- Weed control options in winter wheat and barley
- Aphids And Aphid-Borne Viruses In Potato Crops
- Aphids And Aphid-Borne Viruses In Potato Crops (PDF: 93 kB)
- Authors: Andy Evans
- ISBN: 1854827065
- Published:Oct 2000
- Biology and control of potato aphids
- Crop Protection In Reduced Tillage Systems
- Crop Protection In Reduced Tillage Systems (PDF: 255 kB)
- Authors: Ken Davies, Simon Oxley, Andy Evans
- ISBN: 1854828311
- Published:Jun 2006
- Crop Protection in Reduced Tillage Systems