Field Guide / FIELD READING
Before the sprayer comes out
Leafroller, insecticides, fungicides and the observations that make a treatment record useful.
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Pests, weeds & damage
Look closer at leaves, roots, weeds and uneven growth.
Field Guide / FIELD READING
The work between the rows
Hand weeding, rogueing and herbicides: different ways of responding to a growing weed problem.
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Open the fold: reading rice leaffolder damage
Folded leaves are a reason to look closely. Learn what supports an identification and what to record before deciding on action.
Growing guide · 3 min read
Field Guide / FIELD READING
When a crop falls over
How to inspect lodging, record its extent and plan the next step without mistaking a flattened patch for a confirmed cause.
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One field, several harvest clocks
Green patches beside mature plants need closer inspection. A guide to mapping differences and keeping harvest decisions and records clear.
Growing guide · 3 min read
Field Guide / FIELD READING
What a marked banana leaf can tell you
Start with leaf age, pattern and new growth. A practical guide to useful observations before naming a nutrient problem or disease.
Growing guide · 3 min read