Content related to the topic: crops-grassland

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.

1 April 2026

Best practice treatment of sheep parasites

This page explains how to treat sheep parasites safely and effectively. It also outlines the main types of wormers, how to use them, and the best practice steps to follow for each method of administration.

1 April 2026

Best practice treatment of cattle parasites

This page explains how to treat cattle parasites safely and effectively. It also outlines the main types of wormers, how to use them, and the best practice steps to follow for each method of administration.

12 March 2026

Spring nitrogen planning: Using excess winter rainfall data

Grass growth has started in parts of the country, but the extreme levels of rainfall across much of the UK will influence early spring nutrient decisions.

1 April 2026

Responsible and sustainable use of parasiticides

Using medicines responsibly ensures products are only used when necessary, ideally supported by a diagnosis or a risk assessment.

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.

10 March 2026

Use our sclerotinia alerts to target oilseed rape fungicides

Our sclerotinia infection risk alerts help you optimise sprays for more cost-effective control and to manage fungicide resistance risks in oilseed rape.

19 March 2026

East Suffolk Monitor Farm: Back to basics

This will be a practical meeting focused on the core principles that drive consistent crop performance.

23 February 2026

The rise of resistance: Lessons for herbicide management

Ellie Dearlove provides key lessons on herbicide management from our Resistance Roadshow events.

13 March 2026

Improved rust watch lists for wheat released

Updated winter wheat rust watch lists highlight varieties likely to suffer more yellow and brown rust than their ratings suggest.

19 February 2026

How to account for winter rainfall in nutrient management plans

Jason Pole examines the latest excess winter rainfall data and how to use it alongside our Nutrient management guide (RB209).

25 March 2026

North West: Nutrient management masterclass

Nutrient management is more important than ever – is your farm business up to scratch?