Content related to the topic: wheat

23 January 2026

More potential cases of glyphosate resistance in Italian rye-grass

The Weed Resistance Action Group (WRAG) has identified more populations of Italian rye-grass in the UK that may be resistant to the herbicide glyphosate.

23 September 2025

Are there any natural enemies of cereal diseases, such as ergot?

Ellie Dearlove examines whether natural enemies can really make a difference to disease control in cereal crops.

26 August 2025

AHDB fungicide performance data secured for the next three years

We have awarded a £821,755 contract to researchers to deliver independent fungicide efficacy data for key diseases of wheat, barley and oilseed rape.

24 September 2025

First harvest report of 2025 off to earliest start in 19 years

Long dry spells in the spring and recent hot temperatures mean that harvest is off to the fastest start since at least 2006.

15 August 2025

The life cycle of ergot and its impact on cereals and grasses

Learn about the pathogen’s life cycle to target management interventions.

23 January 2026

Dry spring 2025: Impact on crop nitrogen uptake

Learn how a lack of soil moisture can impact nitrogen uptake in winter wheat.

11 June 2025

Cereals event 2025

See how AHDB is utilising data to unlock your business's success.

23 January 2026

Nitrogen management in RL trials

How the Nutrient Management Guide (RB209) helps set fertiliser rates in the trials for the Recommended Lists for cereals and oilseeds (RL).

23 January 2026

Next steps for managing glyphosate resistance in grass weeds

Glyphosate resistance in the UK and what it means for management.

4 February 2026

Nitrogen management for milling quality in wheat

A relatively high grain protein content is required for bread-making flours. Find out how careful variety choice and nitrogen management will help you secure milling wheat premiums.

9 January 2025

Sulphur management for yield and quality in wheat

Learn about sulphur deficiency risks and how to correct them with fertilisers and organic materials.

18 December 2025

Why the RL fungicide programme is commercially relevant

An explanation of why the Recommended Lists (RL) fungicide programme is commercially relevant.