FAQs
Can J K Senior & Sons reduce my spray costs?
Comparisons between ourselves and the trade have shown 20-25% lower spray costs in our favour. See Annual Spray Costs for more details.
Our involvement with HGCA Crop Bench System has pinpointed machinery and labour as a higher input, endorsing our interest in low input crop establishment i.e. sub soiler drills, Claydon drills and ploughing in with beans.
Should I reduce the rate of Nitrogen with the higher nitrogen cost per tonne?
Yes on cereals if the break-even ratio of 4.0 or more can be calculated. Reduce your N rate by 15-20kg/ha. See RB209
How many points can my consultant give me?
Each arranged meeting is worth 2 CPD points, 1 environment and 1 crop protection. There are only two meetings per year i.e. a maximum of 4 CPD points can be claimed each year of membership, with a maximum of six meetings accredited over the three year period.
Can I reduce the water rate with iodosulfuron + mesosulfuron?
Spraying at 100L/ha covers 30% more ha/day than at 200L/ha - more hectares of Blackgrass hit at the ideal time (2-3 leaf). Droplet concentration will be more concentrated and will have more wetter in it and can lead to a small efficiency increase. Please use flat fan 110, flat fan VP110 or Hawk nozzles.
What is an EAMU?
An EAMU is an Extension of Authorisation for Minor Uses. To use a pesticide product in accordance with an EAMU you must read the text of the EAMU notice before commencing any spray operation.
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Can I put manufactured Nitrogen on a frost?
You can apply Nitrogen on a frost providing the land is not frozen for more than twelve hours in the previous twenty-four hours. You must not apply manufactured N fertiliser if the soil is water logged, flooded or snow covered.
Can I put manure on the same site each year?
Temporary storage of solid manure in field heaps need a two year gap before returning to the same site.
Identify the location of field sites on your risk map each year.
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When can I apply FYM Nitrogen on heavy land?
The closed period for high readily available N content manure on heavy land is 1st October to 15th January.
A Genuinely Independent Family Business
J.K.Senior and Sons Independent Agronomy and Buying Group
Helping farmers reduce costs and improve yield
The Old Post Office, Main Street, Seaton, Hull, East Yorkshire. HU11 5RA
Tel: (01964) 533200/533208 - Fax: 0485 280 2466
