Content related to the topic: barley

2 June 2026

Crop ratings fall after dry April and May

Prolonged dry weather through May has placed significant pressure on UK crop conditions, with both winter and spring crops affected.

22 May 2026

Management of Wheat dwarf virus (WDV) in cereals

Wheat dwarf virus (WDV) is spread by a relatively new leafhopper species in the UK. Find out about the pest species, virus symptoms and infection-risk management.

27 April 2026

Why are high doses bad news for fungicide resistance?

Ellie Dearlove explains why the best dose to counter pesticide resistance depends on whether the target is a weed, a pest or a disease.

17 April 2026

Nitrogen nuance: Drier March tempers excess winter rainfall

Jason Pole examines the final excess winter rainfall (EWR) data.

10 April 2026

Navigating nitrogen: Crop considerations

Fertiliser prices are on the rise. Use our products, tools and services to navigate nutrient needs for cereals and oilseeds.

7 April 2026

Planting and Variety Survey 2026 now open

Our annual Planting and Variety Survey (PVS) opens today, Tuesday 7 April. Help us build an early picture of the 2026 harvest.

2 June 2026

Cereal growers asked to help develop a new BYDV management tool

A new BYDV management tool will arrive this autumn to give farmers greater control over aphids in winter cereals – and you can help us develop it.

19 February 2026

How to account for winter rainfall in nutrient management plans

Jason Pole examines the latest excess winter rainfall data and how to use it alongside our Nutrient management guide (RB209).

23 January 2026

Don’t guess – test: How to monitor for pesticide resistance

How to monitor for resistance to plant protection products in crop pests (insects, weeds and disease pathogens).

13 January 2026

Latest fungicide performance update includes new products and efficacy warnings

Jason Pole reflects on the latest fungicide data for septoria tritici in winter wheat.

8 December 2025

The new Recommended Lists (RL) is packed full of options for multiple markets

The new RL 2026/27 tables are out now online.

24 November 2025

Life cycle and symptoms of fusarium and microdochium in cereals

Learn about the life cycle and the main symptoms associated with infection in cereals.