Growers urged to think ahead and protect flag leaf to combat septoria tritici in winter wheat

Syngenta disease expert Joe Bagshaw says it is important not to be lulled into a false sense of security thinking septoria is not going to be a problem, just because it might not be prominent at T2

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Septoria fears are growing among farmers owing to warmer weather
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Septoria fears are growing among farmers owing to warmer weather

Septoria tritici Growers are being reminded about the importance of flag leaf protection to combat septoria tritici pressures. Syngenta disease expert Joe Bagshaw says as the flag leaf contributes...

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