Content related to the topic: barley

9 September 2026

Encyclopaedia of cereal diseases

This definitive guide to cereal diseases in the UK contains full colour photographs for identification plus information on hosts, symptoms and life cycles.

10 December 2024

Brown rust in cereals

Exploit varietal disease resistance, adopt cultural control techniques and treat wheat and barley early to reduce brown-rust

23 January 2026

Limits for ergot sclerotia and alkaloids in traded grain and certified cereal seed

The pathogen needs to be managed throughout the supply chain to keep ergot and ergot alkaloids below legal limits.

26 January 2026

How to identify ramularia leaf spot symptoms in barley

Learn how to assess symptom severity for this difficult-to-diagnose disease

1 October 2026

The Fungicide Resistance Action Group (FRAG-UK)

This web page hosts the latest guidance from the Fungicide Resistance Action Group (FRAG). The 'Download' button provides background. Scroll down for guidance.

14 August 2025

Barley growth guide

This barley guide can help identify where production may be falling short of the crop's potential.

30 October 2026

Plant biostimulants, biopesticides and other biologicals

We examine the key product types, how they are regulated and whether they work.

6 November 2026

Recommended Lists for cereals and oilseeds (RL)

Download RL 2026/27 and get the latest variety data for cereals and oilseeds

26 January 2026

Integrated slug control

The main slug species of UK field crops and options for control