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4 October 2022
Orange, yellow or lemon – effective midge management starts with species identification
26 January 2026
A lack of effective chemical control means a firm grasp of this pest is essential
17 September 2021
With varietal and fungicidal control limited, tackling take-all requires a solid understanding of the causal pathogen.
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11 February 2026
This definitive guide to cereal diseases in the UK contains full colour photographs for identification plus information on hosts, symptoms and life cycles.
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10 December 2024
This disease affects barley, as well as rye and triticale
17 September 2021
Use the eyespot risk assessment to inform your rotational, cultivation and drilling strategy, and the need for chemical control.
23 January 2026
Septoria tritici is the most important wheat disease in the UK. Fungicides are currently the primary control method and anti-resistance strategies need to be applied to preserve and extend the useful life of these active ingredients.
10 December 2024
Exploit varietal disease resistance, adopt cultural control techniques and treat wheat and barley early to reduce brown-rust
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18 December 2023
Discover how to diagnose the presence of this soilborne disease in your crops
23 January 2026
The pathogen needs to be managed throughout the supply chain to keep ergot and ergot alkaloids below legal limits.
26 January 2026
Yield losses to yellow rust can be prevented using a combination of varietal resistance and fungicides.
3 February 2025
Cankers can effectively strangle a plant, cutting off vital water and nutrient supplies