BASF Agricultural Solutions UK

Our placement students have been busy supporting trials across the season. As Assistant Technical Agronomists, they've spent time in the field conducting seed counts at newly drilled sites, monitoring potato harvests and carrying out post-summer combine checks.

Patience is key this autumn, says BASF Technical Agronomist David Hawcroft, as uneven crop emergence continues to challenge growers in East Yorkshire. These photos show how one grower is responding, with Luximo's application flexibility allowing timing to reflect crop conditions.

Choosing a robust herbicide programme offers benefits beyond just this year's crop. As well as protecting this season's yields, Luximo reduces seed return, benefiting your rotation for years to come.

In celebration of National Apple Day, Can you tell what apple variety Charles Hutton-Squire, Farm Manager at Tonbridge Farm, is talking about here? 🍎 Find out by watching the full episode of Follow a Farmer here by following the link here👉bit.ly/basffafS1E1

Lincolnshire grower Pat Thornton has got his blackgrass pressure down to more manageable levels, but he stands by his approach of zero tolerance, keeping pressure down for years to come. Read the full article by following the link below👇 bit.ly/farmersweeklyblackgra…

Out and about in East Anglia this week📷 In Norfolk, OSR is looking strong, while wheat is emerging steadily in good conditions. Meanwhile in Suffolk, sugar beet crops are showing a mix of rust, cercospora and mildew, reminding us of the continued importance of monitoring disease pressure.

Lincolnshire grower, Pat Thornton, strives for the best possible grassweed control on his farm and invests where he knows he'll get return. Use the Grassweed Cost Calculator to see what Luximo could be saving you in seed return and protected yield: bit.ly/grassweedcostcal

Timing is crucial when it comes to maximising your herbicide impact. Getting Luximo on at pre-emergence of the target weed gives you the strongest level of control.

Join Field Sales Manager Matt Keane on a sunny morning field walk in mid Norfolk🌾 It's just over a week since he last visited this field, he’s now back to check how the wheat is progressing. Overall, the crop is coming through well and seedbed conditions are pretty good. There’s a little more moisture around and he’s seeing blackgrass shoots emerging near the hedgerows. A promising start as we move into autumn 🍂

Autumn is well and truly taking hold. Italian ryegrass has now been established following maize harvest to help capture nutrients over winter, while hedgerows are putting on a spectacular display of colour. A reminder of how diverse the countryside can be at this time of year🌾

🥔 Have you discovered Perfecting Potatoes Together? In Episode 2, we visit potato growers Mat and Lloyd Smith in the Cambridgeshire Fens to talk water management, from efficient irrigation and crop quality to managing late blight risk. 🎥 Watch the preview, then follow the link to watch the full series bit.ly/4hA7kk2

How are crops establishing in the dry conditions? 🌱 Technical Agronomist Ollie Cook is out in Oxfordshire looking at OSR establishment, flea beetle damage and the impact of a very dry seedbed. And despite the lack of rain, black-grass is already well established and coming through the ground. 🎥 Watch the reel for the latest from the field. #OSR #BlackGrass #AutumnEstablishment #ArableFarming

Salad Spotlight 🥗 After a much-needed spell of rain, salad crops across Suffolk are making the most of the moisture. Spinach and chard are responding well, with strong fresh growth helping crops maintain momentum as we move further into the season. 🌱 #SaladSpotlight #Suffolk

A snapshot of what’s happening across Yorkshire and Norfolk🌱 🚜 Drilling and spraying underway in Yorkshire 🌾 Barley growing quickly in Norfolk 🔍 Aphids appearing and black-grass starting to flush A busy start to the autumn season!

Its national carrot day today, coinciding with British Food Fortnight! Take a look back at our follow a farmer episode as we talk to carrot grower Roger Hobson🥕 Watch the full video here👉bit.ly/46Nwrtv

The best way to manage risk in your herbicide strategy is to get your strongest chemistry on first. If conditions prevent a follow-up application, you've already secured the highest level of grassweed control available by using Luximo® first.

Looking for reliable grassweed control year after year? Find out why growers continue to trust Luximo to help protect yields and profits🎥 Watch the full video here👉bit.ly/46uUFsd

Why is ryegrass the UK's most difficult weed? 5 Reasons every arable grower should know. Read more here👉bit.ly/47vmEsa

Plenty happening across East Anglia this week! 🌱 🌾 An early start drilling winter barley in Norfolk 🌱 Early OSR establishing well in Suffolk 🍃 Cercospora spotted in sugar beet in Suffolk What's happening near you? We would love to see your photos from the field 👇 #PhotosFromTheField #ArableFarming #WinterBarley #OSR #SugarBeet

Even in conditions of seemingly low pressure, getting your black-grass under control is vital for more than just this year's crop. Get your best chemistry on first to protect your yields, and reduce the heavy burden of seed return throughout your rotation. #Drilling #Blackgrass #Herbicide