Content related to the topic: diseases

19 August 2026

Finger on the pulse: The truth about peas, beans and other legumes

We answer some common pulse-related questions posted to the AHDB Letterbox.

19 August 2026

Innovation sites

Innovation sites are farmer-led, on-farm projects that test ideas and solutions to real farming challenges.

18 August 2026

New BYDV tool for aphid management

Discover how the new tool is more powerful than the T-sum tool.

11 August 2026

Test farm-saved seed to avoid a false economy

Emma Willis explains how to avoid the common pitfalls associated with this home-saved cereal seed.

11 November 2026

The darkside of resistance: The fightback starts here

Resistance is one of the most significant threats to arable production.

3 July 2026

Summer farm walk: North Essex Monitor Farm

Postponed: Join us at Shore Hall Estate for a farm walk and discussion focused on the role of break crops within the rotation.

20 August 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.

20 May 2026

Put soil first to support crop protection benefits

We explore how plant protection products impact the soil microbiome.

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.

24 March 2026

Fungicide resistance: Septoria status and spray strategies

Septoria tritici is becoming resistant to winter wheat fungicides, so growers need to understand current resistance levels and use strategies to slow its spread.

16 March 2026

Yellow rust now reported in winter wheat across the UK

Reports of yellow rust in many winter wheat varieties are coming in from across the UK. Check crops regularly and act early where needed.

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.