Crop condition slips as dry weather continues
With April rainfall at just over half the UK’s monthly average and high temperatures, the…
Browsing: Cereals
Septoria risk raised following rain
Be prepared to protect cereal yields against possible unexpected increases in disease from the important…
Ramularia risk to stressed barley
As dry weather continues across much of the UK, barley crops will likely face greater…
Silicon a solution for stressed crops
Following the driest March for 60 years, Orion FT agronomist Mike Stoker suggests the threat…
Wheat irrigation required with little rain in the forecast
With just 13mm of rain since the beginning of March, Norfolk grower Michael Wilton will…
Disease risk to stressed winter barley
The prolonged dry conditions could complicate winter barley disease control decisions. Overall disease pressure may…
Act now as net blotch pressure builds in spring barley
Spring barley growers may need to apply an early fungicide spray to counter increased net…
Yellow rust risk to backward wheat
Be alert to yellow rust risks in backward and later-drilled winter wheat crops this spring,…
Gout Fly threat to tillers
Growers are being advised to do all they can to promote tillering following a severe…
KWS Vibe Group 1 status confirmed
After three seasons of assessments, the UK Flour Millers Varieties Working Group (VWG), has assigned…