155: Herbicides season 2020 – what is the best practice?

In this episode we will discuss which herbicides have shown good results during SPot Farm trials, after linuron was banned in 2017. We will speak with representatives of FMC and Bayer about best practice when applying Shark or Emerger. 

Speakers:

Joe Martin – AHDB Crop Protection Senior Scientist - Weeds

Jeff Fieldsend – Agronomy Manager FMC 

Edward Hagues – Campaign Manager – Potatoes and Industrial Crops

 Useful links: 

Learn more about Emerger (including the tank mix sheet): https://cropscience.bayer.co.uk/our-products/herbicides/emerger/

Learn more about Shark: https://fmc-agro.co.uk/herbicides/shark

For SPot farm trials results and more information on weeds control: https://ahdb.org.uk/knowledge-library/weeds-and-volunteer-control-in-potatoes