Content related to the topic: cereals-oilseeds

18 August 2026

Barley yellow dwarf virus (BYDV) management in cereals

Learn about the main aphids that spread BYDV and how to manage their levels in crops

28 October 2024

Basic biology of the peach–potato aphid

Learn about the life cycle of this important virus-spreading aphid

1 July 2026

Basic biology of the grain aphid

Learn about the grain aphid’s life cycle and the key features to help you identify it.

13 October 2025

Basic biology of the bird cherry–oat aphid

Learn about the bird cherry–oat aphid’s life cycle and the key features to help you identify it.

20 March 2025

Grain nutrient analysis and its role in management

How to carry out, analyse and use the results of grain analysis.

3 September 2020

Green manures – implications of economic and environmental benefits on rotational management

Green manures, also referred to as fertility building crops, may broadly be defined as crops grown for the benefit of the soil. This factsheet aims to help growers appreciate the financial implications of their use and the potential for computer models to help integrate them effectively into rotations.