Cultivation immediately after harvesting has become standard practice for growers wanting the best control of problem grass weeds ahead of winter cereal drilling, but it’s about the worst thing they can do after oilseed rape.

By planning ahead and implementing actions now to preserve precious silage stocks, dairy farmers can improve the prospects for the winter.

Despite the weather extremes across the UK this season, the average treated yield of winter barley control varieties (10.11 t/ha) is currently ahead of the five-year average (9.9 t/ha).