Content related to the topic: cereals-oilseeds

4 September 2020

How volunteers affect erucic acid risks in oilseed rape

Volunteer oilseed rape is associated with variable levels of erucic acid

4 September 2020

How oilseed rape seed sources affect erucic acid risk

Discover how farm-saved seed can increase erucic acid risks in oilseed rape

3 September 2020

Turnip yellow virus (TuYV) management in oilseed rape

Learn about the main aphid that spreads TuYV and how to manage its levels in crops

10 July 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.

2 September 2020

AHDB pledges to reform in response to request for views

We’ve listened to you, our levy payers, and recognise the importance for change.

21 February 2025

Boosting crop and soil health help reduce fungicide inputs for Wiltshire farmer

Cereals grower Rob Waterston has managed to grow a robust crop of winter wheat using minimal fungicide inputs

28 August 2020

Trainee analyst Charlie gives a brief update on what’s been happening in cereals and oilseeds markets throughout August.

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.