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£50 Guided tour starts (+VAT) per p erson. Join N at 9.30am IAB TA on th G e day fu for ll refun Access the latest on black- d grass cultural and chemical control in winter wheat and winter oilseed rape at NIAB TAG’s national black-grass trials site, near Cambridge, dedicated to research into the grass-weed’s biology and control. NIAB TAG, ADAS and Rothamsted Research specialists and researchers will be available with impartial advice and information on all aspects of black-grass management.

Demonstrations on the guided tour, starting at 9.30am and finishing by 12.30 with lunch, include: • assessing drilling date and variety choice on black-grass populations; • the use of cover crops as a management tool; • the impact of crop competition in winter barley and wheat to reduce seed return; • inter-row spraying and hoeing; and • the benefits of spring cropping.

NIAB TAG MEMBERS The NIAB TAG Network Black-grass Field Day on Tuesday 2nd June , free and open to members only, features additional trials and information.

For more information on the event programme or to register a place visit www.niab.com NIAB TAG’s John Cussans and Ron Stobart, Sarah Cook Event timetable from ADAS, Philip Garford from Garford Farm Machinery 9.0 0am • REGISTRATION and John Storkey from Rothamsted Research will 9.30am • GUIDED TOURS START provide expert comment and advice. 12.30pm • LUNCH Lunch will be provided for visitors, with tea, coffee and cold drinks available.

For more information on the event programme or to register a place visit www.niab.com

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Registration • Online at www.niab.com and click on the Open Days banner and payment options: • Scan the QR code with your smartphone or tablet • Phone 01223 342495 to pay by credit card

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