New azole resistance mechanism identified in phoma fungus
Phoma control in OSR is likely to be more challenging following changes in fungicide sensitivity.…
Browsing: Crop Protection
Pests threaten spring cereals
Spring cereal crops are at risk of gout fly and blossom midge warns Agrovista Its…
Rain could increase ramularia stress factors
Growers are being advised to check spring barley for ramularia after the stressful dry start…
Contact activity advised to improve sugar beet weed control
The lack of rainfall in some areas and swings between night and daytime temperatures are…
FRAC confirms flumetylsulforim as a new mode of action
Adama has announced that its fungicide active ingredient flumetylsulforim has been classified as having a…
Septoria risk raised following rain
Be prepared to protect cereal yields against possible unexpected increases in disease from the important…
Latest CSFB monitoring shows reduced pressure
Encouraging results from a nationwide Cabbage Stem Flea Beetle (CSFB) monitoring project, suggests oilseed rape…
Potential rust risk for beans
If warm, dry weather persists, winter bean crops could be at risk from rust. Many…
Ramularia risk to stressed barley
As dry weather continues across much of the UK, barley crops will likely face greater…
Potential NAP threat to sustainable food production
The Pesticides National Action Plan (NAP) could make food production less sustainable, warns Scottish Agronomy.…