IN BRIEF
19 November 1999
IN BRIEF
uEXTENSION of the latest application date for broad-leaved weed herbicide Ardent (diflufenican + trifluralin) means farmers can now use it with grass weed herbicide Lexus (flupyrsulfuron) until the start of stem extension (before GS30), says manufacturer Rhone-Poulenc.
uNEW linseed variety Biltstar from Dutch breeder Van de Bilt was the top yielder in 1999 NIAB trials, showing a 14% improvement over Barbara. It has good all-round agronomic characteristics, with large, vigorous seed, says UK agent Robin Appell of Waltham Chase, Hants. *
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