Andrew Bailey

Grassland Agronomy Leader for Dow AgroSciences. I know a lot about docks and thistles and how to get rid of them! Passionate about all science

[Andrew Bailey @AndyBaileyDow]

Our trials show that 300 litres of water better than 200 litres of water when using conventional spray nozzles on perennial grassland weeds

[Andrew Bailey @AndyBaileyDow]

New data from water volume trials confirms better long term control of grassland weeds using 300 litres v. 200 litres of water + herbicide

[Andrew Bailey @AndyBaileyDow]

Many older grassland herbicides have been revoked & can't be used - Saxon, Trinity, Transfer visit https://t.co/YwpZequNDT to find new ones

[Andrew Bailey @AndyBaileyDow]

IF it stays wet and mild, grassland farmers will need to get on top of weeds early in spring, as they will already be large and competitive

[Andrew Bailey @AndyBaileyDow]

Grass and weeds have continued to grow in grassland - but there is still 3 months of winter left - anything could happen with the weather!

[Andrew Bailey @AndyBaileyDow]

The Princes Dairy Initiative seeks farmers to help in six areas <200 cows & not members of a discuss grp - details http://t.co/puz60culXV

[Corteva UK @CortevaUK]

Got a question you'd like to ask our technical team? You can call 0800 6898899 or email [email protected]

[Andrew Bailey @AndyBaileyDow]

Docks can be sprayed in silage crops now & up to early autumn, but must allow three weeks before taking next cut to give spray time to work

[Andrew Bailey @AndyBaileyDow]

I'm off to speak at CSF/AIC @StewardshipVI meeting at Sedgemoor tomorrow on integrated weed control in grassland for @BASISRegLtd advisers

[Andrew Bailey @AndyBaileyDow]

There's a lot of ragwort flowering - don't spray it now, make a note where it is and spray the fresh young growth next spring #biennialweed

[Andrew Bailey @AndyBaileyDow]

By the way, our grassland products like Forefront T can be used to control weeds in solar parks grazed by sheep

[Andrew Bailey @AndyBaileyDow]

No point spraying broad-leaved weeds in grass fields in this heat, as herbicides won't work as they should if weeds are drought-stressed.

[Andrew Bailey @AndyBaileyDow]

Cutting interval is time we suggest between spraying and cutting the grass so product can get into the weed roots, for best control 21 days

[Andrew Bailey @AndyBaileyDow]

Grazing interval is the time animals must stay out of field after spraying herbicide for safety reasons - usually 7 days for Dow products

[Andrew Bailey @AndyBaileyDow]

To clear up some confusion GrazonPro is the only product we recommend for application through a knapsack to kill weeds in grassland

[Andrew Bailey @AndyBaileyDow]

@DOWAGROUK will be @natsheep #SheepSW tomorrow in Devon talking about controlling thistles. Come and see us if you have a prickly problem!

[Andrew Bailey @AndyBaileyDow]

Thistles are right size for spraying now - 20cm across or high. If bigger consider topping then treating the regrowth

[Andrew Bailey @AndyBaileyDow]

With 1st cut in the clamp, decide which fields could benefit from a between cuts spray v broad-leaved weeds - spray regrowth in 2-3 weeks

[Caroline McCartney @caro_mccart]

New grassland app is fab - tells you your nearest spray contractor and your local @DOWAGROUK contact. #eastmidlands

[Corteva UK @CortevaUK]

The new Dow AgroSciences’ Grassland Weed App is available for download on iPhone/iPad now! http://t.co/gRkCv0kwqk