Kasvinsuojelustrategia kevätviljoilla, Follow a Farmer, Loukon tila S5:E3

At Loukon Farm, the day starts early in order to take advantage of favorable spraying conditions. For spring cereals, in some cases a second round of crop protection is already being applied, as certain problematic weeds must be kept under control—keeping farm worker Antti-Jussi busy in the spraying tractor cab. Petter provides a comprehensive overview of the farm’s crop protection strategy for spring cereals. The field tour continues with peas, where Conaxis has kept the field clean, and no damage has been observed. Some rain has been received, but more would soon be welcome. A quick look at the sugar beet field shows promising prospects for late autumn—weed control has been managed with Tanaris, and even rows can be seen everywhere regardless of the tillage method. Follow a Farmer is a Nordic video series featuring farmers from Finland, Sweden and Denmark offering a first‑hand perspective on how modern agriculture is developing in practice. The series is based on farmers’ own experiences, ideas, and views on the future of farming in a Nordic climate. #FaF #BiggestJobOnEarth This episode is produced by BASF Agricultural Solutions Finland, developing crop‑specific solutions adapted to Finnish climate and crops, including plant protection, seed, and nutrient solutions. 🌱 Website: https://www.agro.basf.fi/ ▶️ Playlist: Follow a Farmer – Finland 🎥 Follow a Farmer on YouTube: @follow_a_farmer" The rye that has been monitored since the first episode is worth examining again after heading, where the effects of Medax Max are clearly visible. The dense rye crop will most likely remain upright until the end of the growing season.