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mmuk

My Bio Been in the seed trade all his working life (and that’s a few year’s) starting with the long defunct South Western Farmers, and through several other now closed businesses (is there a link?) to DSV, breeders of oilseed rape, wheat and grass products. In his spare time Mike likes to drive a MG Roadster, and cycle (but not at the same time).
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16
Apr
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Oilseed Update from DSV

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author mmuk
Spring has sort of sprung, and as we only have oil seed rape in the spring portfolio it’s a bit of a damp squib … It has long been clear SOSR plantings will be well down on last year, and actually, well down on a ‘normal’ (whatever that is) spring season – there’s still a month to go though so we’ll see. At lea...
9
Jan
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A New Year Begins

author mmuk
Much as the last year ended – rain, rain and more rain. From an oilseed rape perspective its neither good nor bad – as long as the crop remain above water, it will be fine. There are some concerns about the amount of growth (with temperatures only rarely dropping to freezing, crops continue to grow) and for people with weak...
25
Nov
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Importance of the Recommended List

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author mmuk
Nearly there! The recommended list is about to be published – still the highlight of the seedsman’s year. While the recommended list has its faults (in common with all trials!) And while we, as breeders, sometimes ‘regret’ the decisions made (see...
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