Weekly crop & weather update 
agrometeorologist Erno Bouma growing season 2024

The action of growth regulators in wheat is temperature dependent, says agro-meteorologist Erno Bouma, affiliated with Smartfarm in the weekly Crop and Weather Update. ''The effect of Moddus or CCC is much better if you spray it under pleasant temperatures'' In the beets, the first weed control was carried out. Keep a close eye on its effect. Small weeds are usually well hit. Larger weeds can sometimes survive spraying. A second spraying may then be necessary.

In plots with newly seeded beets, weeds are also rearing their heads. "Be there in time," says agro-meteorologist Erno Bouma, affiliated with SmartFarm in the weekly Crop and Weather Update. "The smaller the weed, the better the control." In winter barley, it is time for the second fungicide control. With rising temperatures and occasional showers, choosing the right time to spray is important. Spray timing greatly determines the effectiveness of spraying and the effect of the drug.

The continued period of showers is making it difficult for growers to carry out spraying. For effective action, it must be dry 2 to 3 hours after administration. ''Check the weather forecast regularly before you get started,'' says agro-meteorologist Erno Bouma, affiliated with SmartFarm in the weekly Crop and Weather Update.

Sustained warm and humid conditions are ideal for both aphids and the Septoria tritici fungus in winter wheat. Alertness is called for, says agro-meteorologist Erno Bouma, affiliated with SmartFarm in the weekly Crop and Weather Update video. Growers should keep a close eye on their wheat crop and spray at the first signs of disease. This can be done in conjunction with a growth regulation agent. Quickly check out the video for all of Erno's tips.