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Biological seed treatments get Arable Event debut

The value of biological seed treatments will be to the fore at one of the Midlands’ biggest farming events. The Arable Event takes place on June 7 at Woodlands Farm, part of Bradford Estates in Weston-under-Lizard on the Shropshire/Staffordshire border. Treated and untreated trial plots will be on display at the free one-day event, to demonstrate to farmers the difference that biological seed treatments can make to crop success. Danny Richardson, combinable seed product specialist at Wynnstay Group plc, said: “One of the best features of the Arable Event is that the demonstration plots receive the same farm programme as everything else at Bradford Estates, making them realistic on-farm representations of how varieties perform in this region. “This is a valuable indicator when making your autumn cropping decisions. “The demonstration site includes winter wheat, barley, and oats, alongside hybrid rye, triticale and oil seed rape. All of them have given Wynnstay great insights through the growing window on how the varieties perform, which we are looking forward to sharing with you on the day. “Despite the dry February, Spring has been very different when compared to last year. It has been much wetter, milder and more challenging travelling conditions but we have managed to keep on top of timings ensure the treated and untreated plots will show some important differences. “The demonstration will give you as farmers an awareness of the biological seed treatments available this autumn. We will focus on how they can improve your nitrogen use efficiency and increase yield.” The Arable Event is organised by Wynnstay and Grain Link with invaluable support from the Bradford Estates, and runs from 9am to 5pm on June 7. Fast track entry is free and includes a free prize draw. The event is sponsored by Syngenta, Wynnstay, HSBC UK, CF Fertilisers, Bradford Estates, Grain Link, DSV-Seeds, Omex, ICL Fertilizers and Edwards & Farmer Ltd, and offers the opportunity to collect BASIS and NroSO points. Every guest gets a free goody bag, refreshments and programme. For more information and updates or to book your free ticket, visit the dedicated event website, follow the Arable Event on Facebook and Twitter or subscribe to the YouTube channel.

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