6 March 2023

Rust in peace: pathogens versus cereal varieties (UKCPVS 2023)

How highly adaptable pathogens affect UK wheat and barley varieties

10 January 2022

What is the value of BYDV resistance/tolerance in cereals?

Does varietial resistance to BYDV translate to measurable differences in cereal yields or is it just a gimmick?

6 September 2021

Flea beetle fight gets fresh funding injection

Researchers working to combat this devastating pest of oilseed rape have received a fresh injection of funds.

10 December 2024

How to manage phoma in oilseed rape

Learn about the drivers of risk and management options

27 February 2024

Phoma symptoms in oilseed rape

Leaves, flowers, stems and pods may all show symptoms of infection

1 October 2020

AHDB forecast shows early onset of phoma in oilseed rape

The predicted date for threshold breach varies widely across the UK

29 September 2025

Phoma leaf spot forecast

When use is necessary, a well-timed fungicide is an important part of control

12 June 2020

Grower wants to lower inputs to change mind-sets

Brian Barker whats to see how far he can reduce inputs in wheat

23 January 2026

Phoma treatment thresholds reached for some oilseed rape crops

Some OSR may already have 10% of the crop affected by phoma, according to the leaf spot forecast for the disease.

16 May 2019

Phoma resistance in oilseed rape feels the heat

How air temperature influences disease resistance to phoma in oilseed rape was investigated by this research.

3 February 2025

Phoma leaf spot and stem canker in oilseed rape

Cankers can effectively strangle a plant, cutting off vital water and nutrient supplies

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