Last season brought devastating BYDV impacts for one Exeter-based farming family, prompting them to look seriously into trial work around viable genetic defence options.

With high yellow rust burdens occurring early in some crops this season, growers are being advised to treat for active yellow rust, paying close attention to susceptible varieties

As we move towards lower inputs and the possibility of fewer fungicides being available, a research institute in Scotland is investigating the effects of historic barley resistance genes

Progress continues across the country despite continued rainfall

Grazing arable crops can remove old, diseased leaves to take forward a crop with limited disease burdens, provided the conditions are suitable

Morley Farms has a rich research history and a passion for developing practical results for farmers

Problems are mounting for growers as fieldwork is hit by further delays, the rising threat of disease and decreased yields

After an exceptionally wet autumn and winter, spring drilling seems to be making a steady start with growers on lighter land making use of the irregular dry weather windows

With an ability to grow on various soil types, sunflowers are quickly gaining traction – thanks to increasing marketability – as an attractive low-input alternative to cereal crops

Farmers are being encouraged to harness the full potential of cover crops by ensuring they are fully incorporated into soils this spring