Cereal Killers
Cereal Killers will cover all the pests, diseases, and weeds that try to kill arable crops. Each week we do a deep dive on one challenge facing arable farmers. Hopefully revealing some new insights to help you fight these pernicious beasts, bugs and pathogens! If you are a farmer or agronomist, we would love to interview you on the podcast. Please email Russell@eutrema.co.uk Cereal Killers is hosted by: Dr Russell Sharp, Managing Director of Eutrema Ltd Josie Cuccia, Lecturer at Moulton College
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Tuesday Sep 19, 2023
Tuesday Sep 19, 2023
AKA White Mould. This disease affects oilseed rape, beans, and any other crop outside of cereals that you may be using as rotational crops. It will also affect cover crops.
Sclerotinia produces unusual bodies of spores called 'sclerotia' that drop the ground and release spores in the spring.
If you would like to discuss further options for control of Sclerotinia, please speak to us using the contact details on our website https://eutrema.co.uk
Monday Oct 02, 2023
Monday Oct 02, 2023
Alternaria / sooty mould is a disease that affects cereal crops late on in the summer, close to harvest. It can even cause damage in grain stores.
In this podcast we discuss the biology, control methods, and some crazy facts about this weird pathogen.
To discuss alternaria control please speak to the Eutrema technical team at: https://eutrema.co.uk/about/
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
Fescues are a group of grass species that can be of benefit to livestock farmers, but for arable farmers they represent some serious weeds! These weeds can totally destroy a field even in a season or two. Plus they can possess remarkable resistance to glyphosate.
To discuss fescue with our technical team, please visit: https://eutrema.co.uk/contact/
Monday Nov 06, 2023
Monday Nov 06, 2023
Leatherjackets; the giant maggots of the crane fly! A pest in arable crops, pasture grass, and horticulture.
In this podcast we discuss the impact of this pest on crop roots and stems.
The biology of leatherjackets is interesting as they remain active in the winter, and reach a peak of damage in early spring.
For more details on leatherjackets and potential control methods, contact the Eutrema technical team by visiting; https://eutrema.co.uk
Monday Nov 13, 2023
Monday Nov 13, 2023
ERGOT is a fungal disease that spoils cereal crops. Whilst Ergot doesn't massively impact on yields, it destroys the quality of the harvested grain as it contains.
We hope you enjoy this episode and please contact us for more information on potential ergot control measures at; https://eutrema.co.uk
Tuesday Nov 21, 2023
Tuesday Nov 21, 2023
You've grown your crop, it's almost ready to harvest, then it all falls over! Damm it!
Find out about the causes and potential solutions to lodging on this week's episode.
As always, feel free to contact us form more info on this and any other crop cultivation topic at: https://eutrema.co.uk
4 days ago
4 days ago
Frit Flies are both annoying and economically damaging. They belong to a big group of true flies and cause damage to emerging tillers.
But why are they called 'frit' flies? We have no idea, so we would love your suggestions!
Who are Eutrema?
- Founded in 2019 in Daventry, Northamptonshire.
- Primary manufacturer of all the products in our portfolio.
- We sell from factory gate to farm = no middlemen or distributors! Unique distribution model that minimises the costs to the farmers.
- Next-generation chemistry not found in any other supplier’s catalogues.
- Full technical support for customers on all aspects of crop health. We do not just advise on our own products.
- Clean room manufacturing facility. Open door policy for all customers to visit our Daventry site.
- For more details visit: https://eutrema.co.uk