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Vineyard Toolkit2020
Meet the Agrii teamEmily DimondFruit Trials OfficerEmily coordinates our vineyard trials at NIAB-EMR with Francesca Salinari.
Richard KillianAgronomist & Fruit Technical Coordinator Richard is an agronomist in the Kent area, is involved in the Fruit iFarm, and produces Fruit Technical Bulletins.
Gary SaundersAgronomist, KentGary is BASIS Diploma qualified and has a special interest in soil management and precision farming.
Neil ObbardAgronomist, South EastAlongside his agronomy work, Neil has a specialist interest in Decision Support Tools.
Matt GreepAgronomist, South WestAs well as his agronomy work, Matt also coordinates our fruit NRoSO spray operator training courses.
Matt CurryAncillary productsMatt works with Steve Masters to procure and supply our range of ancillary products.
Matthew WilliamsCommercial Business ManagerMatthew also works with manufacturers to obtain new pesticide full label and EAMU approvals for Vines.
Please get in touch with the team if you have any queries, by contacting them direct or:Email: [email protected]: 0845 607 3322
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Ben BrownAgronomist, South & EastBen is involved in our trials work and meets with the WineGB Environmental Sustainability Workgroup.
Julian SearleAgronomist & Team Facilitator Julian coordinates the Agrii Vine Notes, Technical Updates and promotional materials.
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Welcome to the Agrii Vineyard ToolkitOur products and services help fruit growers and nursery workers to meet the exacting standards demanded by the marketplace.
Agrii’s Fruit Agronomists don’t just advise on the best crop protection treatments; we can also help with supply of a wide range of ancillary products, agronomy, regulatory, environmental and budgeting support services that today’s growers demand. Agrii adapts as our industry changes.
Contents4 – 12 Soil management and nutrition 13 – 14 Decision support 15 – 17 20 – 24 Crop protection 18 – 19 Grapevine growth stage phenology poster 25 – 30 Ancillary products range 31 – 33 Statutory and best practice guidance 34 Agrii business support
Agrii Distribution Points in the south of England and Wales
How can Agrii help to support your business? UK-wide product distribution Agronomy support Technical updates including Agrii Vine Notes and AgriiFacts Decision Support Services including RHIZA and AgriiPlus. Business and Environmental Consultancy Services
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1 Wigan2 Welshpool3 Hixon4 Knighton5 Ludlow6 Presteigne7 Fosse Cross8 Finmere
9 Alconbury10 Moreton11 Kent12 Marden13 Larkwhistle14 Willand15 Plymouth
WELCOME
You only ever get to plant a vineyard once, no matter whether the vineyard goes on to last 20 or 120 years. Management decisions at this stage are key to making the most from your plantings. Your site and soils are a key part of this decision. Ideally therefore you want to undertake the best possible analysis of your soils, either by W-sampling across your fields or possibly using techniques such as EC soil scanning, e.g. through RHIZA, in order to separate blocks by soil type. EC scanning can be particularly important where bands of chalk reach the surface in different places, influencing active calcium levels in the soil. This information prior to planting can go on to influence rootstock choices and the long term viability of a vineyard. Soil samples also guide tailored fertiliser applications making the use of variable spreaders possible, reducing over application of product across a site. Other tasks that remain essential prior to planting include putting in appropriate drainage and alleviating any sub-soil compaction and plough-pans across a site. Unfortunately the only real way to assess these soil strata is to get digging, and assess soil pits in the flesh.
Once planting has occurred, the vines tend to need very limited intervention in the first few years with priorities turning towards establishing trellising and keeping under-vine competition to a minimum. Where headlands need to be established this can be done to maintain field access in wet conditions. This is particularly necessary on chalk soils where headlands and alleyways can struggle to establish. Sown grasses tend to be selected for their tolerance to vehicle traffic and their slow growing nature. This can be advantageous even where grasses would naturally establish, as slower growing varieties require less frequent passes with the mower during the growing season, reducing labour costs in subsequent years.
Planting and Re-planting Vineyards
Research carried out at East Malling has shown that humates applied following planting can have a large impact on vine establishment as plants begin to grow, impacting early plant vigour and pruning weights. Humates (including humic and fulvic acids) are derived from sources of organic matter. Organic matter is something that is becoming more important for vineyards to manage, as many farms switch from herbicide use to under-vine cultivation. It is worth noting however that these cultivations can have negative impacts on soil carbon levels, reducing the amount of organic matter in the soil surface.
Cultivations aerate the soil, which in turn results in the oxidation of Soil Organic Matter (SOM), which over time becomes depleted. This organic matter is important for water infiltration, nutrient availability and the water holding potential of soil. SOM can therefore be managed with applications of products like PAS 100 certified compost, which vastly increases organic matter. It also acts as a mulch – suppressing weeds and maintaining soil moisture. Some growers have started to move towards side discharge mowers such as Perfect’s RN Mower series, which mean any cover crop or grass growth in alleyways is discharged beneath the vines. Under-vine mowing will also help maintain high soil organic matter levels.
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SOIL MANAGEMENT AND NUTRITION: PLANT ESTABLISHMENT & SOIL HEALTH
An established slow-growinggrass mix:
Agrii’s Grass 12 Blend –Ponderosa – 40%
Wilma – 15%Dumas – 10%
Maxima – 35%
Some vineyards are now reaching the age where grubbing is occurring and old vines are being replaced, either to substitute old varieties or to help manage trunk disease. The success of re-planting can be based on a range of factors, including soil ecology. When replanting a vineyard the management of existing populations of soil biota is particularly important to ensure successful establishment. Here are some tips on how to get the best out of your soil:
1. When replanting, ideally you want to leave your vineyard fallow for at least one year. This will allow roots left-over from grubbing to degrade and will also result in a drop in plant pathogen and pest numbers in the absence of a suitable host. Spring sown Vitasso brown mustard can be grown as a catch crop during this fallow year, acting not only as a source of organic matter for the vineyard, but also helping to suppress nematodes and soil-borne pathogens. This particular strain releases isothyocyanate which acts as soil sterilant once topped and immediately incorporated into the soil.
Managing Vineyards for Re-establishment
2. Soil is best viewed as a living organism; an ecosystem in itself, built-up of interactions between fungi, bacteria, fauna and flora. The aim of any grower should be to best enhance this by maintaining the levels of soil organic matter, reducing compaction and maintaining healthy populations of soil biota in the plant rhizosphere. When gapping up plants this is particularly important, with pathogenic microbe populations having already established in cropping rows. This can be compensated for by applying beneficial fungi and bacterial species to the soil. These can include species of fungi such as Gliocladium (Prestop) and bacteria such as Bacillus amyloliquefaciens (Cilus Plus) prior to planting. These microbes not only colonise the roots of the vines, outcompeting pathogenic bacteria, but can also enhance the uptake of readily locked up nutrients such as phosphate from the soil.
3. Early nutrition for gapped up plants is equally important with incorporation of peat-based compost acting as a soil buffer and helping to make sure that the soil around the planted vine is free draining. Vines can also benefit from the addition of small quantities of controlled release fertiliser like Agroblen, which can also help vines to establish quickly – providing the crucial N, P and K needed by young vines.
4. Where organic matter is not readily available in soils, biohumates can also improve uptake of macro nutrients by improving the cation exchange capacity of soils as well as helping to enhance plant-microbe interactions; carrying out a similar function to soil organic matter. Biohumate is thus able to enhance plant nutrition – improving the uptake of macro nutrients from the soil significantly, thus increasing pruning weights and early development of vines. In vines humic acid applications have also been shown to increase total soluble sugar content of the berries and pruning weights in the early years of growth. Products like OvinAlp's MV100 can also be used to improve soil organic matter levels whilst adding humic/fulvic acids and soil active microflora.
A well established catch crop of Brown Mustard
Spade planting and replanting carries the inherent risk of ‘J-rooting’ which can result in rapid vineyard decline 5-10 years after planting. Root trimming will help reduce incidences, but will slightly reduce establishment rates. Ensure roots are not parallel to the soil surface when planted and that good soil-root contact is established. Good ground preparation such as at this North-Kent site is imperative to proper establishment.
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SOIL MANAGEMENT AND NUTRITION: PLANT ESTABLISHMENT & SOIL HEALTH
Establishing the grass alleyways at Poulton Hill Estate.
Grass alley mixturesThe grass alleyways between the vine rows are often overlooked and seen simply as a place to travel with machinery, pickers, pruning staff and so on. At the establishment phase of a vineyard the grass mixture is rarely considered, and a “tumble-down” ley of broad leaved weeds and any other vegetation that arrives on the wind is so often seen as acceptable. However, selecting the right grass mixture for your alleyways can have huge benefits to your business:
Soil structure improvement Increase in soil microorganisms Improved water infiltration and drainage Less compaction and tractor wheel ruts Less weed pressure beneath vines Nitrogen fixing and carbon capture
Agrii Viti MasterWe developed this mix with the help of our customers Poulton Hill Estate, Poulton, Cirencester and DLF Plant breeders. It is designed to be both practical and agronomically suited to UK vineyards. The blend has a high percentage of dense grasses that will give excellent ground cover and outcompete most pernicious weeds, whilst offering great traction for travelling. The broad leaved plants provide an array of flowers all season long – producing pollen and nectar for visiting pollinating insects and beneficial predators. The inclusion of nitrogen fixing plants (red clover, white clover, bird’s-foot trefoil), which are all companion species to each other, will help other species establish and provide adequate nitrogen to the ley over the establishing years.
Seed rate per acre10.5 kilos Soloman perennial rye grass2.25 kilos Creeping red fescue0.75 kilos Rivendel white clover0.45 kilos Bird’s-foot trefoil0.45 kilos Chicory0.60 kilos Red clover15.0 kilos per acre
SOIL MANAGEMENT AND NUTRITION: GRASS ALLEY MIXTURES
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SOIL MANAGEMENT AND NUTRITION: GRASS ALLEY MIXTURES
Solomon Perennial RyegrassLolium perenneThis early heading rye grass is quick to establish with excellent spring growth, helping to uptake excess winter moisture in the soil profile. Good persistence from regular mowing and will last many seasons, with a good disease resistant profile.Plant type: Grass family, Poaceae Flowers: Late May-September Height: 25-90cm
Creeping Red Fescue Festuca rubraThe rhizomes of this common grass will establish quickly with a shallow rooting system that is less moisture dependent than other grasses. This helps to keep a lush green looking ley even in drier parts of the UK, whilst being hard-wearing and dense in habit.Plant type: Grass family, Poaceae Flowers: Late May-September Height: 20-60cm
Rivendel White Clover Trifolium repensThis small-leaved clover is very hard wearing and persistent over years of maintenance/mowing. It has short rhizomes and leaves, making it more tolerant to regular traffic, and maintains more clover in the ley. It is also very tolerant to long cold winters and tolerant to clover rot (sclerotinia). White clover is one of the richest wild flowers in both pollen and nectar; hugely important for insectsPlant type: Pea family, Fabaceae Flowers: June-September Height: 10-50cm
Red Clover Trifolium pratenseThis nitrogen fixing clover is hugely important for bumblebees and is commonly known as ‘Bee Bread’. It flowers from early May and continues into late summer/early autumn when there are fewer flowers around for insects to forage. Like other leguminous plants, Red Clover fixes nitrogen from the air via tiny bacteria-rich nodules all over its roots.Plant type: Pea family, Fabaceae Flowers: May-September Height: 10-40cm
Chicory Chichorium intybusThe deep-rooted chicory plant has an intense blue flower that displays each morning and then closes until the following dawn. Leaves are crunchy and delicious and offer a lush green sward in the spring. Its tall growth habit adds height to the sward and attracts butterflies and native bees.Plant type: Daisy family, Asteraceae Flowers: June-August Height: 30-100cm
Bird’s-foot Trefoil Lotus corniculatusThis leguminous plant fixes nitrogen in the soil whilst being rich in pollen and nectar late into the summer. It was once the most common wildflower in the UK and very important for honey production. It is also known as ‘Eggs and Bacon’ because of its yellow flowers and red buds.Plant type: Pea family, FabaceaeFlowers: May-SeptemberHeight: 10-40cm
Agrii Viti Master vineyard grass mix: Components and benefits
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FertiliserAgrii understands that balanced nutrition is a cornerstone of high performing crops. As a major distributor for Origin fertilisers, a full range of straight or blended products is available to correct soil nutrient deficiency and supply according to soil analysis and crop specific recommendation.
LimeWe supply Calcifert, a granular lime, which has six times the neutralising value of standard screened lime. This means it can be used at a sixth of the rate.Also available is Calcifert S, CaSO4 (Gypsum), typical application rate 200-500kg/ha. It is applied to improve the structure of clay soils and has no neutralising value.
Soil-applied iron products (for correction of lime-induced iron chlorosis)The IPC index, developed by INRA, is a measure of grape rootstock sensitivity to lime-induced iron chlorosis in relation to the levels of ‘free’ CaCO3 and the availability of Fe in the soil. Where this is high (IPC>60), tolerant rootstocks such as 41B and Fercal are required.
In addition, ferrous sulphate and/or iron chelates can be soil-incorporated for correction. Typical rates applied are 3-8 t/ha depending on severity.
Ferromel 20 (Ferrous sulphate heptahydrate 19%) Ferromel 30 (Ferrous sulphate monohydrate 31%) FerroGranul 1-4mm (Ferrous sulphate heptahydrate 15-19%)
Alternatively, iron chelates (EDDHA) can also be soil applied and are available from Agrii: Iron 6-7% EDDHA (ortho-ortho Q15-Q40) Bio-Chel Fe, a soluble lignin chelate of Iron 5% optimised to ensure full stability, providing high availability over a pH range of 2-9
Wolftrax Iron DDP can be applied as a coating to your regular fertiliser (see page 9, Agrii Fruit 50). Best results to reduce chlorosis are obtained from soil followed by foliar applied applications; demonstrated in trials and in the field.
Balanced nutrition
Typical ground-applied fertilisers
Product Abbreviation Analysis Comment
Urea U 46% N Highest N fertiliser
Ammonium nitrate AN 34.5% AN Highest available form AN
Calcium Ammonium Nitrate CAN 27% AN CaCO3 partially negates AN acidification
Calcium nitrate CN 15.5%N 19%Ca Readily available Ca, N
Potassium nitrate KN 13%N 45%K2O Readily available K, N
Triple Super Phosphate TSP 40-46% P2O5 -
Muriate of Potash MOP 60% K2O Chloride content
Sulphate of Potash SOP 50% K2O -
Kieserite - 25%MgO 50%SO3 Mg availability unaffected by pH
Calcifert - CaCO3 Liming agent
Calcifert S CaSO4 Supplies calcium and sulphur
Sulphur 90 - 90% S -
Solubor DF - 17.5% B -
Iron EDDHA - 6%Q40 -7%Q15 Fe Also Fersoil (4.2% EDDHA)
PAS100 Compost - OM Typical analysis kg/T 9N 3P 7K 3Mg 2.5SO
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SOIL MANAGEMENT AND NUTRITION: FERTILISER
Fruit 50
0N 7.5P2O5 15.5K2O 32SO3wt Wolftrax Boron + Zinc + P-Reserve
Fruit 50This fertiliser provides a sole application solution for vines, providing all the key macro and micronutrients needed to maintain optimal soil index throughout a growing season.
Nutrient analysis on the bag Application rate kg/haN P K SO3 CaO MgO
Agrii Fruit 50 0 7.5 15.5 32 6 9.5 522Nutrient applied kg/ha
N P K SO3 CaO MgO Additional nutrients
Agrii Fruit 50 0 40 80 170 33 50 P-Reserve + Boron + Zinc
Fruit Fertiliser analysis
Why use Agrii P-Reserve? P-Reserve is a powerful chelating agent that stops the
cations in the immediate vicinity of the phosphate, such as calcium and magnesium (high pH) and iron (low pH) which would otherwise react with the water-soluble phosphate precipitating it out of soil solution and making it unavailable to the plant (“Locked Up”).
Provides 40 Kg/Ha P2O5, maintaining Index All phosphate is protected with Agrii’s exclusive P-Reserve. This works by coating the TSP in Agrii Fruit 50. By using P-Reserve, water-soluble phosphate is fully
available to the plants.
All = 100% nutrient in the bag, NO FILLER
Why Polysulphate? Polysulphate is 100% soluble organic fertiliser, sourced solely from Cleveland in the UK.
Polysulphate provides 9K2O, 32SO3, 11CaO and 4MgO in their readily available form.
It has no effect on soil pH. The potassium in polysulphate is potassium sulphate meaning Polysulphate has no chloride in its granule.
This brings large amounts of sulphur to the blend, with UK soils having seen a 82% reduction in sulphur deposition over the last 25 years.
Very hard granule means slow breakdown, providing phased release of all four nutrients throughout growing season.
Why Wolf Trax micro-nutrition?
Every granule of Agrii Fruit 50 is coated with boron and zinc, to provide readily available micro-nutrition.
Each DDP (Dry Dispersible Powder) product features at least two mineral sources – Dual-Action™ formulation for quick and extended feeding throughout the year.
4 – 6 additional ingredients (formulants) have important roles: helping nutrients resist soil tie-up, adhere to fertiliser and improve plant uptake.
Boron is essential for apical meristem development, and flowering (cell division).
Zinc influences plant growth hormones and enzyme systems.
Fruit 50
MOP Poly-sulphate TSP
38%
16%TSP
16%MOP30%Kieserite
Agrii Fruit 50Agrii Fruit 50 provides a high quantity of magnesium due to the inclusion of Kieserite in the fertiliser. This will provide readily available magnesium and sulphur to the soil solution for crop uptake.
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Plant biostimulantsBiostimulants, when applied to plants, elicit a response that enhances natural plant health, reduces the effect and increases recovery from stress factors, and promotes harvest parameters.The European Biostimulants Industry Council (EBIC) defines them in the following way:“…A material that contains substance(s) and/or microorganisms whose function, when applied to plants or the rhizosphere, is to stimulate natural processes to benefit nutrient uptake, nutrient efficiency, tolerance to abiotic stress, and/or crop quality, independent of its nutrient content.”Frequently they contain nutrients eg. Zn, Mn, Cu, K, Si in a complex with naturally occurring molecules e.g. humates, peptides, oligosaccharides, glutathione; that assist assimilation and activation of plant processes or enhance physico-chemical properties of the soil that foster the development of complementary soil microorganisms.
Biostimulants commercially available from Agrii
Product Active substance
Actiff, Maxicrop Seaweed based
Biohumate, Humic, fulvic acids
Brixbuilder Nutrient complex
Cilus Plus/Rize P Bacillus IT45
Kendal TE Cu Mn Zn anti-stress Abiotic stress
Myco Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi Symbiotic with plant roots
Phyte P Plus, Fortify-Cu Phosphonate Plant health, disease
ProAct Harpin protein Abiotic stress
Sentinel , Sion Silicon + Salicylic acid Plant health, pest and disease
SB Invigorator Suppress pest and disease
Tytanit Silicon + Titanium Pollination, plant health
Zonda Amino acid polypeptides Plant health, harvest parameters
Effects of Biostimulants on Plants (Povero et al 2016)
Fruit Setting processes Fruit size and weight Quality
Crouch and van Staden, 1992; Chouliaras et al., 1997; Colapietra and Alexander, 2006; Basak, 2008; Chouliaras et al., 2009; Ross and Holden, 2010; Loyola and Muñoz, 2011; Paradiković et al., 2011; Khan et al., 2012; Paradikovic et al., 2013; El-Hamied et al., 2015.
Plant Plant growth/yield and physiological modulation Water/nutrient uptake Stress response
Beckett and van Staden, 1990; Beckett et al., 1994; Blunden et al., 1996; Adani, 1998; Adani, 1998; Mancuso et al., 2006; Zhang and Ervin, 2008; Ross and Holden, 2010; Sangeetha and Thevanathan, 2010; Zhang et al., 2010; Fan et al., 2011; Kumar and Sahoo, 2011; Matysiak et al., 2011; Paradiković et al., 2011; De Lucia and Vecchietti, 2012; Petrozza et al., 2012; Paradiković et al., 2013; Alam et al., 2014; Petrozza et al., 2014; Saa et al., 2015.
Flowers Flowering and sprouting induction
Basak, 2008; Petri et al., 2008; Hawerroth et al., 2010; Pereira et al., 2011
Soil Physico-chemical properties Development of beneficial soil microorganisms Water/nutrient retention Overcoming salinity stress
Booth, 1969; Guiry and Blunden, 1991; Temple and Bomke, 1988; Chen et al., 2002; Gulser et al., 2010; Ross and Holden, 2010; Garcia-Martinez et al., 2010; Tejada et al., 2011; Alam et al., 2014.
Seeds / Seedlings Germination "Starter effect" Overcoming transplant stress Priming effect Seed quality
Aldworth and van Staden, 1987; Featonby-Smith and van Staden, 1987; Crouch and van Staden, 1992; Russo et al., 1993; Moller and Smith, 1998; Demir et al., 2006; Sivasankari et al., 2006; Farook et al., 2008; Neily et al., 2010; Kumar and Sahoo, 2011; Matysiak et al., 2011; Kalaivanan and Venkatesalu, 2012.
Roots Root development Young root development Rooting of cuttings
Sivasankari et al., 2006; MacDonald et al., 2010; De Lucia and Vecchietti, 2012; Ferrante et al., 2013; Krajnc et al., 2012; Petrozza et al., 2012; MacDonald et al., 2012; Alam et al., 2014.
Giovanni Povero, Juan F. Mejia, Donata Di Tommaso, Alberto Piaggesi, and Prem Warrior: A Systematic Approach to Discover and Characterize Natural Plant Biostimulants. Frontiers in Plant Science, 2016, 7: 435.
SOIL MANAGEMENT AND NUTRITION: BIOSTIMULANTS
COMPATIBILITYDo not use water with a pH of less than 5 or greater than 10.Apply the spray mixture within 8 hours of preparation.If crops are to be dusted with Sulphur, application of ProAct® must be done at least 1 hour priorConsult with your Distributor for information on the compatibility of ProAct® with other products.
HARPIN αβ PROTEIN
A natural tool to increase plant tolerance to abiotic stress
The ability of a crop to tolerate freezing isdirectly related to the amount of calciumwithin plant tissues1. For decades growershave tried to increase calcium by applyingfoliar sprays. An alternative approachhowever, is to active the plant itself tomobilise nutrients, thus ensuring the nutrientis exactly where it needs to be – in the plant,rather than on the plant or in the soil.
HOW IT WORKSThe Harpin αβ protein in ProAct® triggers asystemic response within the plant, activatingantioxidant enzymes, abscisic acid (ABA)signaling pathways and Ca2+ channels2. AsCalcium is moved into the cell wall, structuralintegrity is increased, thus making the plantmore tolerant to low temperatures3.
REFERENCES1 Arboriculture & Urban Forestry 2008. 34, 3, 191–199. 2 Journal Plant Physiology 2017. 64, 899–9053 International Journal Molecular Science 2018. 19, 3896-3907
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DIRECTIONS FOR APPLICATION
Rate: ProAct® is applied to fruit trees and vines at a rate of 150 g / Ha in sufficient water to ensure good foliar coverage Timing: ProAct® should be applied 24 hours prior to onset of frost period
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Plant biostimulants – abiotic stress, fruit quality and nutrient use efficiency
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The RHIZA network of weather stations collect and record weather data which is used to more accurately forecast pest and disease pressure and frost risk, ensuring Agrii agronomists and customers have an extra weapon in effective crop protection.Using the most modern technology from Adcon, our weather stations consist of either a radio or GPRS enabled remote telemetry unit, connected to the weather sensors of your choice.The data collected and modelled can be interpreted to assist in your day to day farming activities. The technology also allows rapid communication of pest and disease threats, via app and email. The bottom line is more effective control, improved adoption of IPM/ICM techniques and peace of mind. The RHIZA team would be pleased to advise you on your own installation – you can contact them direct at [email protected].
Benefits Extensive network across the UK
Early warning of pests Disease forecasting
Improved crop protection Peace of mind
Weather stations and disease forecasting
AgriiPlus Customer PortalAgriiPlus is Agrii’s customer intranet that provides a comprehensive package of information to help manage crop production safely, legally and with due regard for food standards and the environment. Available to customers only, speak to your Agrii agronomist if you would like to sign up.
Agrii customers can access a weather station online via the AgriiPlus portal for local data, free of charge.Reports include:
2 day forecast 10 day forecast 7 day and monthly historic meterological data
Forecast spraying conditions Disease risk forecast (this service is chargeable)
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DECISION SUPPORT
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Already in use on thousands of farms, RHIZA brings together the digital and precision farming expertise of SoilQuest and IPF.
RHIZA also incorporates many years of R&D, agricultural satellite imaging and analysis – including the only radar-derived crop growth models and the highest resolution (3.5m2) and best image frequency available – which is why we will continue to lead developments in the future.
You can get unique satellite data, crop growth models, hyper local weather data and pest and disease models, allowing the creation of management zones for better nutrient management and improved in-field decision making.
Hyper-local weather data – Highly advanced weather models provide temperature, wind speed, soil moisture, soil temperature and field accessibility.
NDVI imagery - High resolution NDVI that allows the best in-field decision making.
Soil brightness and EC scan – map soil variation using high resolution imagery or electroconductivity measuring.
Variable rate planning – Produce variable rate lime, seed, P&K and nitrogen plans easily and intuitively.
Pest & disease models – Analyse and predict pest and disease pressure.
SAR derived growth models – growth stage, LAI, GAI, biomass.
Support – dedicated and qualified account managers who will create a tailored package and assist with the usage of the system.
Security – Encrypted and secured data that assures safe transfer of knowledge
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Cym
oxan
il5 m
510 d
ays
28 da
ys158 g
mE
AM
U 0542/16
Percos
Am
etoctrad
in/D
imeth
omorp
h10 m
3-
BB
CH
830.8 L
EA
MU
0254/15, min
600lt/ha
PH
CP
otassiu
m B
icarb
ona
te-
3-
-20 kg
Use exp
iry 31/8/2020P
restop
Gliocla
diu
m ca
tenu
latu
m10 m
3-
GS
806 kg
EA
MU
2773/15 see OS
RP
rolectus
Fen
pyra
zam
ine
-1
-14 d
ays
1.2 kgA
lso Cla
yton V
itis, Em
pire
Rom
eoC
erevisan
e -
10-
BB
CH
890.25 kg
-R
oxam
75 WG
Ma
ncozeb
/ Zoxam
ide
20m4
10 da
ys56 d
ays
1.8 kgA
lso Electis 75W
G
Sca
la
Pyrim
etha
nil
10 m
2-
21 da
ys2 L
SO
LA 0283/11
Serca
dis
Flu
xap
yroxad
15 m2
-B
BC
H 83
0.15 LE
AM
U 0205/18
Seren
ad
e AS
OB
acillu
s sub
tilis-
67 d
ays
-10 L
EA
MU
2342/18 MA
PP
16139S
hin
kon
Am
isulb
rom15 m
310 d
ays
BB
CH
830.375 L
EA
MU
3119/19. BB
CH
83= 28 da
ysS
L567M
etala
xyl-m-
410 d
ays
30 da
ys188 m
lS
OLA
1504/05, use exp
iry 31/12/19S
troby
Kresoxim
meth
yl-
310 d
ays
35 da
ys200 g
mE
AM
U 0960/16
Sw
itchC
yprod
inil / F
lud
ioxonil
10m2
21 da
ys21 d
ays
0.8 kgS
OLA
2098/11 Ma
x conc. 160g
/100LS
ystha
ne 20E
W
Myclob
uta
nil
5 m3
-14 d
ays
0.24 LD
o not h
an
dle crop
for 12 da
ysTa
egro
Ba
cillus a
myloliq
uefa
ciens
-10
-1 d
ay
0.37 kgS
train
FZB
24Teld
or F
enh
exam
id-
221 d
ays
21 da
ys1.5 kg
Ma
x conc. 0.24kg
/100L Th
iopron
80%
w/v su
lph
ur
5 m8
-B
BC
H 81
5 L-
Tine (C
layton
)M
etala
xyl-m-
410 d
ays
30 da
ys188 m
lS
L567A P
ara
llel imp
ortTop
as
Pen
cona
zole-
3-
28 da
ys0.3 L
Ma
x conc. 0.5L/250L. a
lso Topen
co U
nicorn
DF
Su
lph
ur 70%
/ Tebu
cona
zole 4%10 m
37 d
ays
PreB
BC
H 81
2.2 kgD
o not h
an
dle crop
s for min
7 da
ysVa
lbon
Ben
thiova
licarb
/Ma
ncozeb
20 m2
-56 d
ays
1.6 kgE
AM
U 2327/14
Viva
nd
o M
etrafen
one
- 3
10 da
ys28 d
ays
0.32 LE
AM
U 2990/19
15
CROP PROTECTION: APPROVED PRODUCTS
15
Gra
pevin
e A
pp
rove
d P
esticid
es – U
K 2
020
Ch
an
ges sin
ce 2019 listing
in ita
lics
FUN
GIC
IDES
Product name
Active ingredient
Buffer zone*M
ax noM
in intervalH
arvest interval
Max rate per hectare
Other
Am
ylo X W
G
Ba
cillus a
myloliq
uefa
ciens
-6
-B
BC
H 89
2.5 kgE
AM
U 0469/18. S
train
D747
Botector
Au
reoba
sidiu
m p
ullu
lan
s-
42 d
ays
1 da
y1 kg
-C
osine
Cyfl
ufen
am
id
5 metre
210 d
ays
21 da
ys0.5 L
EA
MU
0846/17C
up
rokylt C
opp
er oxychlorid
e50
47 d
ays
21 da
ys2 kg
-F
ilan
B
oscalid
50%-
214 d
ays
28 da
ys0.5 kg
EA
MU
1947/13F
rutog
ard
P
otassiu
m p
hosp
hon
ate
15 m6
7 da
ys24 d
ays
4.5 LD
o not h
an
dle crop
for 24 hrs
FytoS
ave
12.5 g/l C
OS
-OG
A-
87 d
ays
-2.0 L
EA
MU
1787/19G
ear (C
layton
)C
yprod
inil / F
lud
ioxonil
10m2
21 da
ys21 d
ays
0.8 kgS
witch
pa
rallel im
port
Justice
Proq
uin
azid
18 m2
20 da
ys28 d
ays
0.25 LS
OLA
1763/11K
arm
a
Pota
ssium
bica
rbon
ate
-8
7 da
ysZero
5 kgE
AM
U 1327/16
Ku
mu
lus D
FS
ulp
hu
r 80 w/w
--
10 da
ys-
-M
ax con
centra
tion 250g
/100L La
min
ator 75 W
GM
an
cozeb 75 w
/w10 m
221 d
ays
28 da
ys LV2.13 kg
-M
icrothiol S
pecia
lS
ulp
hu
r 80 w/w
--
--
-M
ax con
c. ap
plies
Na
tivo 75WG
Tebu
cona
zole/Trifloxystrob
in30 m
1-
21 da
ys0.18 kg
EA
MU
2972/18O
ption
Cym
oxan
il5 m
510 d
ays
28 da
ys158 g
mE
AM
U 0542/16
Percos
Am
etoctrad
in/D
imeth
omorp
h10 m
3-
BB
CH
830.8 L
EA
MU
0254/15, min
600lt/ha
PH
CP
otassiu
m B
icarb
ona
te-
3-
-20 kg
Use exp
iry 31/8/2020P
restop
Gliocla
diu
m ca
tenu
latu
m10 m
3-
GS
806 kg
EA
MU
2773/15 see OS
RP
rolectus
Fen
pyra
zam
ine
-1
-14 d
ays
1.2 kgA
lso Cla
yton V
itis, Em
pire
Rom
eoC
erevisan
e -
10-
BB
CH
890.25 kg
-R
oxam
75 WG
Ma
ncozeb
/ Zoxam
ide
20m4
10 da
ys56 d
ays
1.8 kgA
lso Electis 75W
G
Sca
la
Pyrim
etha
nil
10 m
2-
21 da
ys2 L
SO
LA 0283/11
Serca
dis
Flu
xap
yroxad
15 m2
-B
BC
H 83
0.15 LE
AM
U 0205/18
Seren
ad
e AS
OB
acillu
s sub
tilis-
67 d
ays
-10 L
EA
MU
2342/18 MA
PP
16139S
hin
kon
Am
isulb
rom15 m
310 d
ays
BB
CH
830.375 L
EA
MU
3119/19. BB
CH
83= 28 da
ysS
L567M
etala
xyl-m-
410 d
ays
30 da
ys188 m
lS
OLA
1504/05, use exp
iry 31/12/19S
troby
Kresoxim
meth
yl-
310 d
ays
35 da
ys200 g
mE
AM
U 0960/16
Sw
itchC
yprod
inil / F
lud
ioxonil
10m2
21 da
ys21 d
ays
0.8 kgS
OLA
2098/11 Ma
x conc. 160g
/100LS
ystha
ne 20E
W
Myclob
uta
nil
5 m3
-14 d
ays
0.24 LD
o not h
an
dle crop
for 12 da
ysTa
egro
Ba
cillus a
myloliq
uefa
ciens
-10
-1 d
ay
0.37 kgS
train
FZB
24Teld
or F
enh
exam
id-
221 d
ays
21 da
ys1.5 kg
Ma
x conc. 0.24kg
/100L Th
iopron
80%
w/v su
lph
ur
5 m8
-B
BC
H 81
5 L-
Tine (C
layton
)M
etala
xyl-m-
410 d
ays
30 da
ys188 m
lS
L567A P
ara
llel imp
ortTop
as
Pen
cona
zole-
3-
28 da
ys0.3 L
Ma
x conc. 0.5L/250L. a
lso Topen
co U
nicorn
DF
Su
lph
ur 70%
/ Tebu
cona
zole 4%10 m
37 d
ays
PreB
BC
H 81
2.2 kgD
o not h
an
dle crop
s for min
7 da
ysVa
lbon
Ben
thiova
licarb
/Ma
ncozeb
20 m2
-56 d
ays
1.6 kgE
AM
U 2327/14
Viva
nd
o M
etrafen
one
- 3
10 da
ys28 d
ays
0.32 LE
AM
U 2990/19
16
CROP PROTECTION: APPROVED PRODUCTS
Gra
pevin
e A
pp
rove
d P
esticid
es – U
K 2
020
Ch
an
ges sin
ce 2019 listing
in ita
lics
HER
BIC
IDES
Product name
Active ingredient
Buffer zoneM
ax no.M
in intervalPhi
Max rate per hectare
Other
Asteroid
G
lyph
osate 360g
/l-
--
Pre fru
it set5 L
EA
MU
1479/07, use exp
iry 30/6/20F
ina
lsan
P
elarg
onic a
cid 186g
/l5 m
4-
1st S
ept
17 ml/m
2U
se ap
proved
1st M
ay to 1
st Sep
tF
usila
de M
ax
Flu
azifop
-P-b
utyl
-1
-28 d
ays
2 LE
AM
U 1191/19 &
1226/19K
erb F
loP
ropyza
mid
e-
--
31st Ja
n4.25 kg
SO
LA 2417/08, a
pp
ly 1/10 – 31/1R
oun
du
p P
owerm
ax
Glyp
hosa
te 720g/kg
--
-28 d
ays
2.5 kg= M
ON
79991S
ha
rkC
arfen
trazon
e ethyl
-2
-90 d
ays
0.9 LE
AM
U 0102/16 in
300 L wa
ter
INSEC
TICID
ES / AC
AR
AC
IDES
Ba
tavia
S
pirotetra
ma
t 10 m
214 d
ays
BB
CH
810.7 L
EA
MU
1057/19 do n
ot ha
nd
le for 3 d
ays
DiP
el DF
Ba
cillus th
urin
gien
sis (Bt)
--
7 da
ys-
0.75 kgE
AM
U 2632/16
Exp
licitIn
doxa
carb
15 m3
-10 d
ays
125 gm
EA
MU
0763/19F
lipp
erF
atty a
cids C
7-C20
20 m8
7 da
ys-
10 L28 d
ay in
terval b
etween
blocks of 3
Ha
llma
rk Zeon
Lam
bd
a-cyh
aloth
rin25 m
2 -
7 da
ys100 m
lS
OLA
0266/06, ma
x. 2 of sam
e a.i.
Lepin
ox Plu
sB
t Ku
rstaki E
2348-
3-
-1 kg
Also D
elfin
WG
Ma
jestikM
altod
extrin-
--
-25m
l/L-
Ma
rkate 50
Lam
bd
a-cyh
aloth
rin 50g
/l38 m
2-
7 da
ys200 m
lE
AM
U 0205/08, O
SR
Met 52 g
ran
ula
r bioin
secticide
Meta
rhiziu
m-
1-
-S
ee EA
MU
EA
MU
1568/11, 1997/11P
yrethru
m 5E
C
Pyreth
rins
-2
--
1.1 LM
AP
P 18210 on
ly. use ex.31/5/20
Ru
nn
erM
ethoxyfen
ozide
5 m2
-14 d
ays
0.4 LE
AM
U 1694/16
Stew
ard
Ind
oxaca
rb15 m
3-
10 da
ys125 g
mE
AM
U 0586/19 a
lso Exp
licitTra
cer S
pin
osad
38 m
310 d
ays
14 da
ys100 m
lE
AM
U 2222/12
PLA
NT G
RO
WTH
REG
ULA
TOR
S (PG
Rs)
Florg
ib Ta
blet
Gib
berellin
s GA
3 -
1-
BB
CH
6516 ta
blets
Ap
ply a
t full fl
ower
Reg
alis P
lus
Proh
exad
ione ca
lcium
--
21 da
ys90 d
ays
1.8 kgE
AM
U 0180/15, m
ax 250kg
/300L
MO
LUSC
ICID
ESS
luxx H
P
Ferric p
hosp
ha
te7 kg
-M
etald
ehyd
e M
etald
ehyd
e 3 – 5%-
--
-7 – 15 kg
Revoked
. Use exp
iry 30/6/20*B
UF
FE
R ZO
NE
S a
nd
LER
AP
s: Certa
in p
lan
t protection
prod
ucts h
ave a
n a
qu
atic b
uffer zon
e requ
iremen
t wh
en a
pp
lied b
y horizon
tal b
oom or b
road
cast a
ir-assisted
spra
yers. If you w
an
t to redu
ce this a
qu
atic b
uffer zon
e, there is a
lega
l oblig
ation
to carry ou
t an
d
record a
Local E
nviron
men
t Risk A
ssessmen
t for Pesticid
es (LER
AP
). For h
orizonta
l boom
spra
yers this h
as ch
an
ged
so tha
t un
der in
terim a
rran
gem
ents it is on
ly possib
le to redu
ce crop b
uffer zon
es of 5 metres (&
curren
t categ
ory B p
rodu
cts); crop b
uffer zon
es of g
reater th
an
5 metres u
p to 20m
can
not b
e redu
ced (&
curren
t categ
ory A p
rodu
cts). The a
rran
gem
ents for b
road
cast a
ir assisted
spra
yers rema
in u
nch
an
ged
. Neith
er arra
ng
emen
t ab
ove covers spra
yers such
as tu
nn
el spra
yers, wh
ich a
re neith
er, broa
dca
st air-
assisted
nor g
roun
d crop
spra
yers. Wh
ere spra
yers such
as tu
nn
el spra
yers are u
sed to a
pp
ly a p
esticide for w
hich
a b
uffer zon
e is set, this b
uffer zon
e ha
s a d
efau
lt of 5 metres w
hich
can
not b
e redu
ced follow
ing
a LE
RA
P a
ssessmen
t.
If you ju
st wa
nt to a
pp
ly the b
uffer zon
e specifi
ed on
the la
bel you
don
’t ha
ve to carry ou
t a LE
RA
P. Bu
t you a
re still lega
lly oblig
ed to record
this d
ecision a
s norm
al in
your sp
ray record
s, as a
dvised
in section
6 of the u
pd
ated
Cod
e of Pra
ctice for Usin
g P
lan
t Protection
P
rodu
cts (keepin
g sp
ray record
s). ALW
AY
S R
EA
D TH
E LA
BE
L BE
FO
RE
US
E
This rep
ort ha
s been
gen
erated
for use b
y Ag
rii Bu
siness P
artn
ers only. It is p
rovided
in g
ood fa
ith, w
ith every effort b
eing
ma
de to en
sure it is a
ccura
te at a
ll times. H
owever, A
grii ca
nn
ot accep
t respon
sibility for a
ny om
issions from
, or errors in th
e inform
ation
, or an
y loss, d
am
ag
e or an
y other a
cciden
t arisin
g from
use of th
e inform
ation
in th
is report. B
efore usin
g a
ny p
rodu
cts listed in
this rep
ort you a
re ad
vised to rea
d ca
refully a
ny M
an
ufa
cturers’ in
struction
s rega
rdin
g su
ch p
rodu
cts.
17
CROP PROTECTION
Botrytis D. Mildew P. Mildew Phomopsis Activity FRAC Max /yrAmylo X WG ++(+) + ++ - P M bio 6Botector +++ +(+) - +(+) P Mbio 4Copper + ++(+) + ++ P M1 -Cosine - - ++++ - P C U6 2Filan ++(+) + +++ + P 7 2Frutogard + +++(+) - + P P07 (33) 6FytoSave - - ++(+sulphur) - P - 8Justice - - ++++ - P C U7 2Karma ++(+) + ++(+) - P C E - 8Mancozeb - +++ - +++ P M3 4Nativo 75WG ++ + ++++ ++ P C 11 + 3 1Option - +++ - - P C 27 5Percos - ++++ - - P C C8 + 40 3PHC + - ++(+) - E - -Phyte/Fortify - +++(+) - + P C (33) -Prestop ++ - - - P BI 1 3Prolectus ++++ - - - P C 17 1Romeo ++ ++ ++ - P M bio 10Roxam 75WG - ++++ - +++ P C 22 + M3 4Scala +++ - - + P C 9 2Sercadis + - ++++ - P C 7 2Serenade ASO ++(+) + ++ - P M bio -Shinkon - ++++ - - P 21 3SL567A/Tine - ++++ - + P C E 4 4Stroby ++ ++ +++ ++ P 11 3Sulphur - - +++(+) + P C (E) M2 -Switch/Gear +++(+) - ++(+) + P C 9 + 12 2Systhane 20EW - - ++(+) + P C 3 3Teldor +++ - - - P 17 2Topas/Topenco - - ++ - P C 3 3Valbon - ++++ - +++ P C 40 + M3 2Vivando - - ++++ - P C 50 3Taegro ++ - ++(+) - P M bio 10
Grapevine Fungicides 2020 – disease spectrum and efficacy
FRAC (Fungicide Resistance Action Committee) code: Mode of Action of the active ingredient.Similar products are colour coded. It is good practise to alternate those with the same MoA with another from a different group and to use the same product consecutively twice only. Multi-site(M) products and those co-formulated with two active ingredients have a lower risk of developing resistance.
++++ Excellent P Protectant - pre infection+++ Good C Curative - post symptomless infection++ Moderate E Eradicant – post expression+ Poor ( ) use rate and situation dependant
Grapevine Growth stage phenology
A E
J I H
D C B F G
Winter bud Woolly bud Green tip Leaves emerged Leaves unfurled Inflorescence visible
Fruit set Flowering Flower buds separated
Inflorescence separated
Bunch closure Veraison Ripe grapes
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GrapevineGrowth stage phenology (Baggiolini)
Grapevine Growth stage phenology
A E
J I H
D C B F G
Winter bud Woolly bud Green tip Leaves emerged Leaves unfurled Inflorescence visible
Fruit set Flowering Flower buds separated
Inflorescence separated
Bunch closure Veraison Ripe grapes
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GrapevineGrowth stage phenology (Baggiolini)
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CROP PROTECTION: SPRAY PROGRAMMES
Wine Grape Spray Programme 2020
Important Notice: These recommendations are only advised subject to the manufacturer’s written instructions beingcarried out in exact detail. IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT LABELS ARE READ FULLY BEFORE USE.
Period or Growth Stage
Pest DiseaseDeficiency
Product Recommendation
Max rateper
Hectare
CommentsSpray interval 10 days (7-14 as conditions dictate)Adjust spray rates according to canopy size
Bud development – April
Woolly Bud Frost protection
Sulphur Cuprokylt ProAct
10 lt/kg2 kg200 gm
Timing eriophyid mite x2/3 applications
Bud break
Sulphur Headland copper
10 lt/kg2 lt
Green tip visible
Shoot development – May 2-3 Leaves unfolded
PhomopsisPowdery mildew
Laminator WDG 2.13 kgWhere primary infections only
+10-14 days Phomopsis/D.mildew Biostimulant
Roxam 75WGMaxicrop concentrate
1.8 kg2 lt
Deploy Tortrix pheromone traps LBAM, GBM, SFTCool temperature tolerance, repeat as necessary
Inflorescenceclearly visible
Downy mildew
Capsid bugNutrition
Laminator WDGOption Hallmark Zeon
2.13 kg0.15 kg100 ml
Add where increased disease pressure Note wide buffer zone, reduce with LERAP where possibleSee Grapevine Nutrition Programme
Inflorescence development - JuneInflorescenceexpanded
Downy Mildew
Nutrition LBAM / GBM
Shinkon Option Kumulus DF Steward
0.375 lt0.15 kg2.5 - 4 kg125 gm
Apply at primary infection
or Microthiol Specialor Runner, Lepinox Plus. Trap threshold dependant.
Flower budsseparated
Downy mildewP. mildew/Botrytis Nutrition EBSN
Valbon Filan Microthiol Special
1.6 kg0.5 kg2.5 - 4 kg
or Kumulus DF
Flowering(25%-80% Caps Off)
Downy mildewBotrytis/P. mildewP. mildew/BotrytisPGR
Thrip
Percos Switch Nativo 75WG Regalis Plusor Florgib TabletTracer
0.8 lt 0.8 kg0.18 kg1.8 kg16 tablets100 ml
Period may be extended; extend cover accordingly
Consider use where strong fruit set determinedRate variety specific - to be advisedGrowth Stage for 1st Petiole analysis
Fruit formation – July
Fruit SetBotrytisDowny MildewPowdery Mildew Nutrition
Teldor Roxam 75WG Justice
1.5 kg1.8 kg0.25 lt Nutrition variables: petiole analysis, known deficiency
historic and observed, crop loadEarly Bunch Downy Mildew
P. Mildew/BotrytisNutrition
Valbon Sercadis
1.6 kg0.15 lt
Pre bunch closure Downy Mildew:Powdery mildew Nutrition Botrytis Adjuvant Bunch stem necrosis
Percos Systhane 20EW Microthiol SpecialScalaKantor
0.8 lt0.24 lt2.5 - 4 kg2 lt1.5 lt/1000 lt
Do not handle treated grapevines for 12 days, or Topas 0.3 lt/haor Kumulus DF
Key growth stage to optimise cover
Important Notice: These recommendations are only advised subject to the manufacturer’s written instructions being carried out in exact detail. IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT LABELS ARE READ FULLY BEFORE USE.
21
Period or Growth Stage
Pest Disease
Deficiency
Product Recommendation
Max rateper
Hectare
CommentsSpray interval 10 days (7-14 as conditions dictate)Adjust spray rates according to canopy size
Fruit maturation – August
Maturation Downy mildewPowdery mildewNutrition
Shinkon Justice MKP
0.375 lt0.25 lt1-2%
BBCH 83 = 28 day phi Max 2/yr. 28 day phi High K + P soluble g. grade (+ Powdery curative)
M 2 Downy mildewPowdery mildewNutrition
Roxam 75WG Sercadis
1.8 kg0.15 lt
56 day phi
M 3 Downy mildewPowdery mildewNutition
PercosVivando
0.8 lt0.32 lt
BBCH 83 = 28 day phi28 day phi
Ripening – September
Veraison
Downy mildewNutrition
Botrytis
Frutogard or Phyte P plusMicrothiol SpecialTeldor
4.5 lt5 lt2.5 - 4 kg1.5 kg
24 day phiIncidental D. mildew; or Fortify-Cu 2.5lt/haRoutine advised21 day phi
V 2 Downy mildewBotrytis Nutrition
Option Switch/GearCopper
0.15 kg0.8 kg2 lt
28 day phi 21 day phi
V 3 NutritionBotrytis
CopperProlectus Mixmate
2 lt1.2 kg1 lt/ 1000lt
14 day phi
Pre ripe – October Pre Ripe
Botrytis
Wasps/SWD
Amylo X WG or Serenade ASOor Botector Tracer
2.5 kg10 lt1 kg100 ml
BBCH 89 = 0 day phi0 day phi, repeat if necessary
14 day phi or Hallmark Zeon 7 day phiBotrytis/fruit diseases SWD
Botector 1 kg 1 day phi
Post-Harvest Wood RipeningFoliar / bud feedFoliar / bud feed
Headland CopperBudbuilderUrea
10 lt/1000 lt5 lt5%
Promptly post harvest before leaf fall.At this rate also fungicidal and to reduce disease carry over
Post leaf-fall Wood diseases BlocCade-wound paint
Apply to restructuring and crown spur cuts
Phylloxera: nodules on UNDERSIDE of leaves } Notifiable. Batavia recommendedErinose: nodules on TOPSIDE of leaves } Eriophyid mite. Sulphur recommended
NOTES:
Wine Grape Spray Programme 2020
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Foliar applied fertiliser products and biostimulants available from AgriiNutrient Product Analysis % w/w or w/v Label rate / hectareNitrogen
Calcium nitrate (CN) 19 Ca - 15 NUrea 46 N YaraVita Safe N, Azolon Fluid 31 N w/v 5 – 10 litres
Phosphorus Nortrace Uptake Plus / Magphos K 44 P – 7 K – 6 Mg w/v 3 – 5 litresMono ammonium phosphate (MAP) 26 P - 12 NYaraVita Seniphos 31 P – 4 Ca – 4 N w/v 10 litresOpte-phos 20 P - 5 N w/v 10 litres
PotassiumKrista SOP 50 KPotassium nitrate 46 K 13NYaraVita Foliar Potash, FoliQ Potash 50 K – 8 P w/v 3 - 5 litresMono potassium phosphate (MKP) 28 K 22 PNortrace Phyte P Plus 26 K phosphonate w/v 3 – 5 litres
MagnesiumMagnesium nitrate 16 Mg 11NYaraVita Magflo 30 Mg w/v 4 litresBittesalz / Epso-Top 10 Mg Opte-Mag 9 Mg - 8 N w/v 3 – 5 litres
NPKYaraVita Croplift 20 N - 8 P - 14 K – 2 Mg + trace 2.5 – 5 kgPolyfeed SF 12 N 6 P 36 K + tracePoliverdol 8 N - 8 - 6 K + trace w/w 4 litres
BoronYaraVita Bortrac, Opte-B 15 B w/v 1 – 2 litresMycrobor, Solubor 17.5 B 6 – 12 kg (soil)
Calcium Calcium nitrate (CN) 19 Ca 15 NNT Pitstop 24 Ca - 16 N - 3 Mg + trace 4 – 6 litresBio-Chel Ca 10 Ca w/v lignin chelate 2 – 5 litresYaraVita Stopit 22 Ca w/v 7 – 10 litres
CopperHeadland copper 25 Cu w/v 0.5 – 1.0 litresFortify-Cu Phosphonate + 1.5 Cu
Iron Iron EDTA 13 FeBio-Chel Fe 5 Fe w/v lignin chelate 2 – 3 litresMaxicrop plus iron 2 Fe w/w sequestered 3 litres
ManganeseYaraVita Mantrac Pro 50 Mn w/v 1 litreOpte Man 15 Mn w/v 2.5 – 5 litresNotrace Mensa 15 Mn + complexing agent 2 – 4 litres
MolybdenumYaraVita Molytrac, Molybdenum 250 25 Mo w/v 0.25 litres
Silicon Sion 19 Si w/w 0.25 – 0.5 litres
SulphurHeadland sulphur 80 S w/v 5 – 10 litresMicrothiol Special 80 S
Zinc Zintrac 70 Zn w/v 1 litre, 0.5 litres advised Zinic 14 w/v + lignin chelate w/v
Nutrient complexYaraVita Bud Builder 24 Mg - 10 Zn – 7 N – 5 P - 3 B w/v 5 litresYaraVita Frutrel 24 P - 20 Ca - 7 N - 6 Mg - 4 Zn - 2 B w/v 2.5 – 5 litres
BiostimulantsActiff Seaweed based 1 – 4 litres root-dip 1:20Maxicrop: Triple, Concentate, Natural NPK Seaweed based Megafol anti-stress 2 – 3 litresKendal TE Cu Mn Zn anti-stressSentinel 10% Silicon + Salicylic acid 0.5 – 1.0 litresTytanit 12% Silicon 8% TitaniumZonda Amino acid polypeptides
Foliar applied fertiliser products and biostimulants
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Adjuvants and their usesProduct Classification Attributes Example Usage Rate of Use Abate
Silicon based anti foaming agent
Tank foaming reduction Where high levels of foam are produced in the tank solution
50 – 250 ml / 1000 lt. Use low rate to start with and increase as required
Activator 90
Non ionic wetter Drift reduction. Spreads up to 7 times more than water. Use where surface wetting is desirable
Contact insecticides. Broadleaved herbicides. Contact herbicides such as Diquat
1 lt / 1000 lt Add to tank last
All Clear Extra
Balanced formulation of sequestrants and surfactants
Tank cleaner After tank use Good at removing difficult residues like the SU herbicides
5 lt / 1000 lt Avoid contact with the concentrate on metal
Cropspray 11E
Mineral oil adjuvant
Weed control improvement Reduces drift
Difficult to control weeds. Difficult spraying conditions
Max rate 25 lt / 1000 lt Normal rate 7.5 lt / 1000 lt Can have insecticidal use
Envirowet
Silicon based non-ionic wetter & spreading agent
Drift reduction ‘super wetter’
Improve uptake of foliar nutrients Improve coverage on difficult targets such as waxy or hairy leaves
1 – 2.5 lt / 1000 lt
Gateway
Silicone and latex based sticker, extender and wetter
Improves wetting, coverage and rainfastness. Increases uptake of systemic products and nutrients. Drift reduction Frost protection
Use in difficult weather conditions. On waxy or hairy leaved weeds. Anti transpirant. Difficult target coverage
1.25 lt / 10 00 lt Add to tank last
Kantor
Penetrant wetter and spreading agent.
Improved coverage Aids systemic product uptake. Mix compatibility
Reduces the risk of tank mixing issues. Aids difficult canopy management
1.5 – 10 lt / 1000 lt
Katalyst
Penetrant wetter. Water conditioner
Improves the retention and increases the uptake of the spray solution. Reduces the pH and water hardness
Improves water quality. Use under adverse conditions
1.5 lt / 1000 lt
Level
Synthetic Latex solution. Sticker and extender
Improves rainfastness, coverage and retention
Use under stressful weather conditions
1 lt / 1000 lt
MixMate
Water conditioner. Acidifier, wetter and sticker.
Use to reduce cationic Contaminants. Blend of products to soften water, reduce the pH and minimise alkaline hydrolysis
Essential where alkalinity reduces product efficacy. Captan. Glyphosate etc. Improves coverage
1-2 lt / 1000 lt High rate in hard water areas
Speedup 3000
Water conditioner. Anti foaming agent
Maintains product half life in solution Use with Glyphosate 0.5 lt / 1000 lt
SP058
Silicone based wetter
Spreader and rainfastness improvement. Soil penetrant and Drift retardant. Improves uptake of nutrients, especially calcium and magnesium. Reduces drying time
Use on difficult target pests like pear sucker, Blackcurrant Gall Mites and Vine weevil larvae. Reduces variability of product performance
0.5 – 2 lt / 1000 lt Do not exceed 400 ml of SP058 per hectare
Spraygard
Extender, sticker and wetter.
Reduces transpiration Offers frost protection Reduces phytotoxicity risk. increases drying time Improves rainfastness. Increases product uptake
Use in difficult conditions, especially if cold with drying winds. Where rainfastness is required
Max rate 20 lt / 1000 lt Normally 1-2 lt / 1000 lt
Transact
Acidifying penetrant wetter
Acidifies water reducing phytotoxic risks. Improves systemic product penetration Improves coverage
General purpose adjuvant and acidification product
Max 5 lt / 1000 lt Normal rate 1.5 lt / 1000 lt Acidification rate 1 lt / 1000 lt Add to tank last
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Ancillary Products Range – Vineyard ProductsVineyard Wire
Zinc/Aluminium/Magnesium coating Long lasting smooth surface High tensile strength and breaking load
Reduced elongation More usable metres per coil for the same weight
Important savings per hectare thanks to the reliable quality of the wire
Eco-friendly product For non-stock items, minimum order quantity will apply
Coiled WireCoiled wire is a useful and cost-effective product which suits a variety of applications. Coiled wire is available in a choice of convenient specifications, both in high tensile and mild steel.Diameter Length Weight Code2.5mm High Tensile 650m 25kg WIR2.5H/T2.5mm Mild Steel 650m 25kg WIR2.5S/S3.15mm High Tensile 410m 25kg WIR3.15H/T3.15mm Mild Steel 410m 25kg WIR3.15S/S
Gripple wire joiners, tensioners and anchoring systems The system of choice for joining and tensioning steel wire trellis work.Size Specification CodeStandard For 2 - 3.15mm GRIPPLESApplicator tool For tensioning GRIPPLERG-Pack 3 and 4 Anchoring kit GRIPPLEANCHDiager Tool For anchoring VIC1
Vineyard posts – metal and woodVineyard intermediate posts metalLength 2.5m VINEINTERPOST2.5M
Vineyard end post metalLength 2.75m 48x58x2.0mm VINEENDPOST2.75M
Creosote wood intermediate and end postsAll lengths and dimensions available on request
Size Weight of coil Number of metres per coil Code2.00mm Vineyard Wire 25kg 1000m WIR2.0MSC2.50mm Vineyard Wire 25kg 650m WIR2.5AL
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Ancillary Products Range – Vineyard ProductsTudor Rods Anchor RodsCode: VINEROD1.2M 850mm x 12mm Code: ANCHORROD
Bamboo canesSize Quantity Code900mm (3ft) 500/bale CAN3/121200mm (4ft) 250/bale CAN4/18
TreefixCode: TREEFIX30
VineguardsFor protection from damage by vermin and herbicides.Enhanced establishment.Type Size CodeVineguard 60cm VINEGUARDPlastic mesh 60cm TREEMASHVine Sleeve 60cm VICL05
Max tapener machineThe tried and tested method for tying in vines.Product Quantity CodeMachine (HTB) Single MAXT1Tape (Red) Box of 10 MAXT7Staples (604) Box of 2400 MAXTSTAPL
Vine clipsVarious clips for securing vines to support wires and tutor.Product Quantity CodeElbow clip NR40 Per 1000 VICL02Rebstar ‘big’ clip Per 1000 VICL06Netting clip Per 1000 NETCL1Stabfix metal clip (for bamboo) Per 1000 STABFIX1Stapfix metal clip (for metal rods) Per 1000 STABFIXZEROGreen twist ties 4,6 and 8 inch RAI28
Vine Ties3mm x 100mm Black TIE35mm x 300mm Green/Yellow TIE48mm x 150mm Green/Yellow TIE5
Nails & ChainType Size / Quantity CodeHook nail 5mm/5kg/per 900 HOOKNAILSChains 200mm/7 links/per 100 WINA20Nails 1kg/c.145 WINA02
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The Original (Model 2)Original model with riveted anvil bladeLength: 21.5cmWeight: 240gmCode: FELCO2
Economy (Model 5)Economy model withsteel handlesLength: 22.5cmWeight: 310gmCode: FELCO5
Altuna Pruning SawA pruning saw, complete withsheath and belt hook. Two sizes andreplacement blades available.300mm Replacement BladeCode: ALT300SA Code: ALT300BL270mm Replacement BladeCode: ALT270SA Code: ALT270BL
Altuna SecateurA general purpose secateurfor the professional.Code: ALTSEC
ARS Vine SnipsCode: ARSV1
Aluminium Loppers (Model 210A)Interchangeable aluminium handled loppers are extremely durable. Ergonomic and comfortable, with a soft non-slip coating on the handles. Fine blade adjustment mechanism to ensure a clean, precise cut.Maximum cutting diameter: 3.5cmLength: 60cmWeight: 785gCode: FEL21
Compact (Model 6)For the smaller hand,light and compact withtapered cutting headLength: 19.5cmWeight: 210gmCode: FELCO6
Professional (Model 7)High performance modelfor intensive pruning withrotating handle whichreduces the effort by a thirdwhen pruningLength: 21cmWeight: 290gmCode: FELCO7
Ancillary Products Range – Vineyard Products
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Ancillary Products Range – Netting
Blue Lightweight Netting Protects the grapes against birds and wasps Limited use, usually 1-2 years
Material: High Density PolyethyleneWeight: 30g m² (included all the reinforcements)Widths: 0.9m x 250m, 1.2m x 250mColour: Clear (Crystal) Code: GNVN0120250
Gro-Net Vine Net WhiteMaterial: 100% Virgin HDP (High Density Polyethylene)Weight: 35g sqmSize: 0.9m x 100mColour: WhiteAdditions: UV Treated, long lifeStyle: 8mm x 8mm round holeCode: GNVN0090250
Gro-Net Bird Net GreenSize: 15mm x 17mm, 20m x 100mCode: NTAB1520100
Gro-Net Anti-Hail/Bird NetSize: 20m x 100mCode: NTABD2000100
Gro-Net SWD/1Material: HDPE U.V. Monofilament Weight: 75g sqm (including reinforcements) Approx Shade: 15%Sizes (0.8mm x 0.8mm) 1.8m x 100m Code: GNSWD118100 (0.8mm x 0.8mm) 6.5m x 100m Code: GNSWD165100 Style: 0.8mm x 0.8mmColour: White
Gro-Net Windbreak Net Green/Black Material: 100% Virgin HDPE (High Density Polyethylene)Construction: Monofilament construction Weight: 106g m2
Colour: Green / BlackAdditions: UV treated Style: 2mm x 4mm 50% windbreak, 30% ShadeSize: 1.5m x 100m, 2.0m x 100m, 3.0 x 100m, 4.0m x 100m,
6.0m x 100m; 1.5m x 500m, 2.0m x 500m, 3.0m x 500m, 3.5m x 500m, 4.0m x 500m, 5.0m x 500m, 6.0m x 250m
Parafence ParawebStrength: 30kN/mMaterial: High density polyethyleneAperture: Size: 950mm x 50mmUV Stabilisation: 20 yearsColour: BlackCode: PARAWEB1
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Ancillary Products Range – Safety Equipment
Respirator 7700 half mask and filtersClass 2 half mask with EN 148-1 thread connection.1 mask and 2 filters required.Mask Code: NORTH5 Filters Code: NORTH22
Respirator 5400 full face & filter (N5400)Class 2 full face mask with EN-136 thread connection.1 mask and 1 filter required.Mask Code: NORTH20 Filters Code: NORTH22
Hooded Coverall – Liquid and Particle ProtectionDurable SMS breathable fabric with additional treatment for increasedprotection against water based chemical splash. Low lint fabric andinternal seams to reduce the risk of fibre contamination. Two way zipfor quick and easy access to work clothes. Strong triple stitched seamsCE type 5 & 6, Colour: White. Size: M, L, XL, XXL, XXXLM Code: COVERAL Code: COVERA002XL Code: COVERA001XXL Code: COVERA003XXXL Code: COVERA004
Nitrile GlovesCode: GLOV22 (M)Code: GLOV23 (L)Code: GLOV24 (XL)
Face Shield Perfo Nova 82044Code: NORTH1
Chemical Resistant ApronGreen Code: APRON
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Secure Chemical Storage Units20 Can Secure Chemical StorageDimensions 150 x 75 x 163.3cmStores 20 x 25 litre cansSump Capacity 260 litresColour Green RAL 6029Tare Weight 240kgCode: 1840/CS5The base is manufactured from 3mm mild steel with 2mm side and door panels.The double doors are hinged and lockable while inside the unit is shelved for 5 litre and 25 litre containers above a fully seam welded sump that has galvanised grid mesh removable deck.High and low level louvre vents with flame arrestor mesh and forklift transport hoops are fitted as standard and the unit is shot blasted before being painted.
48 Can Secure Chemical StorageDimensions 250 x 80 x 235cmStores 48 x 25 litre cansSump Capacity 450 litresColour Green RAL 6029Tare Weight 600kgCode: 1840/CS4The base is manufactured from 3mm mild steel sheet with RHS cross members, all the corner posts, main rails and cross members are from rolled hollow section and the back side and door panels are pressed from 2mm mild steel sheet corrugated where required.The roof is pressed and fitted with suitable bracing and fully welded around the perimeter.High and low level louvre vents complete with flame arrestor mesh are fitted as standard and the double steel sliding doors run on easy glide tracks.The fully seam welded sump is fitted with removable galvanised support channels and the unit is shot blasted before being painted.
80 Can Secure Chemical StorageDimensions 300 x 150 x 245cmStores 80 x 25 litre cans and shelf for containers up to 5 litresSump Capacity 1125 litresColour Green RAL 6029Tare Weight 1048kgCode: 1840/CS3The base is manufactured from 3mm mild steel sheet with RHS cross members, all the corner posts, main rails and cross members are from rolled hollow section and the back side and door panels are pressed from 2mm mild steel sheet, corrugated if required.The roof is pressed and fitted with suitable bracing and fully welded around the perimeter.High and low level louvre vents complete with flame arrestor mesh are fitted as standard and the double steel sliding doors run easily on glide tracks.The unit uses grid mesh above the fully seam welded sump, has a full width/full depth shelves and two full width 700mm deep shelves above that.The unit is shot blasted before being painted.
NOTE: The above units will be delivered by an articulated vehicle, therefore please ensure that a vehicle of the size can access your premises before ordering and advise us accordingly. All weights, dimensions, and other figures quoted are approximate.
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Codes of PracticeThree Codes issued by DEFRA and HSE outline the requirements for land based businesses with regard to good and regulated agricultural practice and as such are essential to possess, read and follow: Pesticides: Code of Practice for using plant protection products Protecting our Water, Soil and Air. A Code of Good Agricultural Practice for farmers, growers
and land managers Farmwise: Your essential guide to health and safety in agriculture
Further advice and report forms to fulfil these requirements (also for Cross Compliance and BPS) can usefully be found on AgriiPlus (Agrii database for customers to access current crop, product and due diligence information) or the Voluntary Initiative (VI) website at www.voluntaryinitiative.org.uk
o Integrated pest management plan (IPMP) http://www.voluntaryinitiative.org.uk/en/vi-schemes/ipm-planso Pesticide handling areas It is still permissible to fill up and wash down in the field/vineyard where product is applied.
Dedicated areas for this purpose are regulated; consider installation of a bio bed or bio filter. http://www.voluntaryinitiative.org.uk/en/water/biobedso Nitrogen use is regulated on approximately 60% of land in the UK. You may be growing in
a Nitrogen Vulnerable Zone (NVZ). Check the status of your land as below. Conditions for crop production are less onerous than for livestock but you must control and record use https://www.gov.uk/guidance/nutrient-management-nitrate-vulnerable-zones
o Basic Payment Scheme changes and aquatic buffer zones. Please search on AgriiPlus.
STATUTORY AND BEST PRACTICE GUIDANCE
Protection of waterDefra has announced 8 new farming rules for water. “They will standardise the good practice that most farmers undertake and better protect the water environment, while improving resource efficiency.”From April 2018 those that apply to fruit growers are as follows
Rule 1: planning use of organic manures and manufactured fertilisers Planning must take into account where there is a significant risk of pollution and the results of testing for Phosphorus, Potassium, Magnesium, pH and Nitrogen levels in the soil, which must be done at least every 5 years.
Rule 6: reasonable precautions to prevent soil erosion and run off In assessing whether there is “significant risk of pollution” a person must take into account the following factors: the slope of the agricultural land, especially if the slope is greater than 12 degrees; any ground cover; the proximity to inland fresh waters and coastal waters; the proximity to wetlands; the weather conditions and weather forecasts; the soil type and condition; and the presence and condition of agricultural land drains.
Buffer Zones and LERAPSCertain plant protection products have an aquatic buffer zone requirement when applied by horizontal boom or broadcast air-assisted sprayers. If you want to reduce this aquatic buffer zone, there is a legal obligation to carry out and record a Local Environment Risk Assessment for Pesticides (LERAP). For horizontal boom sprayers this has changed so that under interim arrangements it is only possible to reduce crop buffer zones of 5 metres (& current category B products). Crop buffer zones of greater than 5 metres up to 20m cannot be reduced (& current category A products). The arrangements for broadcast air assisted sprayers remain unchanged, as tabulated below. Neither of these arrangements above cover sprayers such as tunnel sprayers, which are neither broadcast air-assisted nor ground crop sprayers. Where sprayers such as tunnel sprayers are used to apply a pesticide for which a buffer zone is set, this buffer zone has a default of 5 metres which cannot be reduced following a LERAP assessment.
If you just want to apply the buffer zone specified on the label you don’t have to carry out a LERAP. But you are still legally obliged to record this decision as 'normal' in your spray records, as advised in section 6 of the updated Code of Practice for Using Plant Protection Products (keeping spray records).
Permitted Buffer Zone (BZ) reduction after LERAP for broadcast air-assisted sprayersFull dose ¾ dose ½ dose ¼ dose
No windbreak No reduction of BZ Reduce by 3m Reduce by 6m Reduce by 12mWith windbreak Reduce by 6m Reduce by 9m Reduce by 12m Reduce by 18m
No Windbreak A minimum 7m buffer zone is allowed after a LERAP adjustment With Windbreak or Low drift sprayers
A minimum 5m buffer zone is allowed after a LERAP adjustment, where tunnel sprayers are used buffer zones have a default of 5m which cannot be reduced.
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Permitted Buffer Zone (BZ) reduction after LERAP for broadcast air-assisted sprayersFull dose ¾ dose ½ dose ¼ dose
No windbreak No reduction of BZ Reduce by 3m Reduce by 6m Reduce by 12mWith windbreak Reduce by 6m Reduce by 9m Reduce by 12m Reduce by 18m
No Windbreak A minimum 7m buffer zone is allowed after a LERAP adjustment With Windbreak or Low drift sprayers
A minimum 5m buffer zone is allowed after a LERAP adjustment, where tunnel sprayers are used buffer zones have a default of 5m which cannot be reduced.
Requirements of the Sustainable Use Directive (SUD) From 26th November 2015 operators who have been spraying under grandfather rights must now hold the appropriate training certificate; the PA1 foundation, and for fruit spraying the PA3 application modules. PA1 covers key aspects of legislation which apply to the use and storage of pesticides, disposal of empty pesticide containers and washings, personal protective equipment, record-keeping and the risks to people or the environment. PA3 covers how to prepare the sprayer for work, maintain and use it safely, check the equipment for mechanical defects, select spray volume and quality, calibrate application; and how to calculate, measure and mix the pesticide and fill the tank.
At the same time, anyone who buys products authorised for professional use must ensure that whoever is going to apply the product holds the appropriate certification. Existing distributor account holders are unlikely to be asked for proof but under duty of care those without an account or opening one for the first time will be.
From 26th November 2016 the SUD required that all professional pesticide application equipment had to have been tested under the recognised National Sprayer Testing Scheme (NSTS) before this date. Subsequent testing is now required every 5 years after this date and every 3 years from November 2020. Find an approved NSTS examiner at www.nsts.org.uk
Since 2014 under the SUD it is required to demonstrate that Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices are being followed. This can be done by completing an IPM plan and shows you are considering different ways of controlling weeds, pests and diseases. The plan is also needed for farm assurance and cross compliance inspection.
Continuing Professional DevelopmentMember states are required to demonstrate availability of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and ongoing spray operator training. The National Register of Spray Operators (NRoSO) run by City and Guilds is the recognised UK service provider. Whilst it has become obligatory for farm businesses operating within Produce Assurance schemes to participate, this is not yet a mandatory requirement.
Good reference texts
Wine Growing in Great Britain – A complete guide to growing grapes for wine production in cool climates by Stephen Skelton. ISBN 978-0-9514703-6-7
The Grapevine – from the science to the practice of growing vines for wines. ISBN 978-0-9581605-5-1 Compendium of Grape Diseases. APS Press ISBN 0-89054-088-8
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Order inputs now and pay later Match payments to cash flow Keep existing lines of credit intact Allow flexibility in repayment Make cash flow predictable
Add the best on-farm agronomy support, plus the industry’s leading agri-intelligence resource and you have the complete package for profitable crops in 2020.
Please contact the Agrii Finance Team tel 01937 588095 email [email protected] is in association with DLL. Credit is subject to status and credit acceptance. Documentation fee applies. All applicants must be 18 or over and credit is for business purposes only.
Business and Environmental ConsultancyAgrii recognises that agronomy decisions have a significant impact on farm profitability, however agronomy cannot operate in isolation of wider farm management objectives and environmental factors.
Farm strategy, fixed cost management, utilisation of labour and machinery, environmental stewardship, cross compliance – all these factors affect the overall success of the farm business and it is for this reason that Agrii’s Farm Advice Services team was formed – to bring a professional farm business capability to work alongside our agronomists and provide customers with a more complete farm profit solution.
Management Plans and Mapping Soil management plans Crop protection management plans Nutrient and fertiliser plans Risk Mapping Nutrient Management Planning Water Auditing
Environment and Stewardship Cross Compliance Advice and Auditing ELS, OELS and HLS NVZ Advice and Auditing Soil protection review Compost Permitting
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Contacts:For more information on our Vineyard products and services please contact your Agrii agronomist or speak to our Customer Services Team on the number below:
Agrii Customer ServicesTel: 0845 607 3322Fax: 0845 607 3300Email: [email protected]
All information in this document was correct at time of printing – April 2020. Manufacturer’s instructions should ALWAYS be read beforeapplication. Agrii accepts no responsibility for off label applications;EAMUs are always applied at the grower’s own risk. “READ THE LABELBEFORE YOU BUY, USE PESTICIDES SAFELY”. ALWAYS READ ANDFOLLOW PRODUCT LABEL ADVICE. Agrii is a trading name of UnitedAgri Products Ltd and Masstock Arable (UK) Ltd.
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