Arable
‘Availability of BYDV-tolerant crops is a game changer’ – agronomist
The arrival of Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus (BYDV) tolerance is fast changing the landscape of winter barley production in Ireland,...
Take-all
N.Ireland
Tillage: How to test for take-all using a plastic cup
Take-all is a disease that is becoming a major challenge on Irish cereal farms. Black patches in stubble can be an...
Arable
Take-all: The main yield-robber this year in Co. Down
Take-all has had a major impact on both winter wheat and barley yields this year, according to Co. Down cereal...
Arable
Is effective control of take-all within our grasp?
Take-all is the most damaging root disease of wheat worldwide, with losses estimated at between 5-20% annually in the UK...
Arable
Taking on take-all to ensure good second wheats
To maximise yield and profit from second wheats in 2019, take-all control is a key consideration this autumn, according to...