M2 Shooter Posted June 27, 2022 Report Share Posted June 27, 2022 I have two really big barley fields on my permission and they both have large swathes cut out of them (About two weeks ago). Any thoughts on why the farmers have done this ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted June 27, 2022 Report Share Posted June 27, 2022 Black grass removal before they set seed ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted June 27, 2022 Report Share Posted June 27, 2022 Probably for a biomass plant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjaferret Posted June 27, 2022 Report Share Posted June 27, 2022 Why not just ask the farmer ???????????????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultrastu Posted June 27, 2022 Report Share Posted June 27, 2022 Black grass and rye grass in the barley . Farmer cuts it out before it seeds and spreads worse next year Loads of it in our barely this year .looks a right mess as it reduces the grain crop . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Boggy Posted June 27, 2022 Report Share Posted June 27, 2022 2 hours ago, ditchman said: Black grass removal before they set seed ? Spot on. Lots of wheat cut removing the black grass around here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jall25 Posted June 27, 2022 Report Share Posted June 27, 2022 2 hours ago, Old Boggy said: Spot on. Lots of wheat cut removing the black grass around here. Black grass - it takes the nitrogen from the soil and outcompetes the crop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Boggy Posted June 28, 2022 Report Share Posted June 28, 2022 10 hours ago, jall25 said: Black grass - it takes the nitrogen from the soil and outcompetes the crop You`re quite right. In an area of a wheat field which was cut to remove the black grass near me, the next crop (rape) showed a remarkable increase in growth due to the nitrogen remaining in the ground and not being used up. OB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadeyealan Posted June 30, 2022 Report Share Posted June 30, 2022 One of my farmers hired a new machine to harvest the black grass seed it's like a giant lawnmower with rotating blades that goes over the top of the crop and collects the seeds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hushpower Posted June 30, 2022 Report Share Posted June 30, 2022 To get the wind/ breeze blowing in to dry the cereals out more, less drying required. All about saving brass let natural forces do the work Combining strips in cereal feilds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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