Matt Siggs

Passionate about global agricultural sustainability and innovation. Exploring the future of farming through digital data, Integrated Farm Management

[Bayer Crop Science UK @Bayer4CropsUK]

Last week saw the return of Crop Doctor, with the first stop at our trial site in Callow, Herefordshire.

We joined Greg Hanna to see how wheat is fairing in the West. 🌾

[Gareth Bubb @GarethBubb]

Our plots are up and away at our Callow demo, these photos were taken 10 days apart

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Thank you to @AgriiUK agronomist @agronomysilvers for sharing an update on this winter wheat crop in the North West, where he's seen particular success in reducing black grass pressure with Octavian®️Met as part of the programme. 🌱

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For three years running our trials have shown one thing… Roundup delivers results you can trust.

Proven efficacy in the field, season after season 🚜
Take a look at the results!

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🌱 With rye-grass now germinating, now is the time to download our management guide!

Check out the key facts and practical advice you need to stay on top of rye-grass this season: https://t.co/4V1WMapMX0

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🌾 Shifting cultivation practices are reshaping weed pressure on-farm.

@WeedSciJohn from @ADASGroup explains how a more diverse set of weeds are emerging - and why it's no longer just about black grass.

🎥 Watch now

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Good control of flea beetle is essential – especially for high-value veg crops like pak choi. 🥬

Read how Kent agronomist Alice Whitehead is using MagicTrap to make pest monitoring faster and more precise ➡️ https://t.co/ZiyLS0MC5L @aewhitehead1605

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That's a wrap on our Field Days for 2025! 🎬

Thank you to everybody who visited, and a special shout-out to our host farmers at Cawood, Callow, Hinton Waldrist and The Walpoles for making it possible. ⭐

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🌾 Herbicide performance isn’t just about application—it’s also about soil type, moisture, and drilling depth.

Ben @Gilesy256 breaks down how these factors influence herbicide movement in the soil to give your crops the best start. 🔍

[Matt Siggs @MattSiggs]

Thanks @nickbadger2 an innovation I think we can all get behind.

[Nick Badger @nickbadger2]

In my mind, IBC=No repetitive 20L can lifting, no bad back, no twisting caps off, no glugging, no triple rinsing and no disposal costs. Just sounds like a better experience…. Thanks @Bayer4CropsUK @RichardhGarnett

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@AdasBlake @ADASGroup @ChloeMo95 @lynntatnell1 Hi @AdasBlake unfortunately I can't make the open day but would be really keen to see you results from these trials as it is a question that is becoming much more common!

[Peter Cowlrick @PeterCowlrick]

To highlight how tricky brown rust control can be, this is late September sown Crusoe that had a robust T1 (new SDHI + PTZ/Teb mix) 12 days ago - v.high brown rust as couldn't get T0 applied - being well controlled in upper canopy, though can still find pustules in axis of leaf 5

[Matt Siggs @MattSiggs]

@PeterCowlrick The year that keeps on giving but good to see what I hope is the SDHI I think it is delivering there. @Sarah__Riley__

[Jonathan Blake @AdasBlake]

Remember Alchemy in 2007? Brown rust ran riot following a winter/spring that was 2-4 degrees above average. Crusoe in Cambridgeshire this week - its early for Brown rust, but no surprise - Oct, Dec, Feb and March all unseasonably mild. @ADASGroup @ADASBoxworth

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Excited to have had @ChloeMo95 from @ADASGroup join Greg Hanna on our #CropDoctor tour last week!

They were discussing the diverse range of disease pressures we are currently observing in Callow, Herefordshire.🌾🔍

👀 Check out Chloe's key recommendations for T1.

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Are you collecting @BASISRegLtd points? 📝

Check out our comprehensive course on broad-spectrum disease control for wheat crops.🌾

From understanding disease impact to exploring fungicide development and stewardship principles, this course has it all! ➡️ https://t.co/xpu9Xss3VP

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Exciting news for bean and pea growers!

Our herbicide, Emerger, with its novel mode of action, is now authorised for use in winter beans, spring beans and combing peas. 🌱

Thank you for the feature @cpm_magazine

➡️ https://t.co/dOhEYLXHW2

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🌾 Curious about the best #grassweed products and their application?

Get your questions answered as @MattSiggs shares findings from our joint @niabgroup #ryegrass survey. 👀

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🌾 Wondering when to use #iblon?

Aoife O'Driscoll, Plant Pathoglogist at @NIABgroup explains the benefits of iblon at T1 and T2 timings!

#iblonOnIt ⭕ @allohexaploid

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Stay ahead in the #grassweed game! 🌾

@MattSiggs has recently visited our brome trial site in Somerset and is sharing the significance of early #brome control for easier management.

With unpredictable weather ahead, treat grass-weeds as soon as you can.