Sclerotinia prediction tool delivers high level of accuracy

With oilseed rape about to enter its critical flowering period, AHDB has announced it will run its sclerotinia infection risk alerts service again this season to help growers better target sprays.

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Sclerotinia prediction tool delivers high level of accuracy

"Forecasts are never perfect, but we are encouraged by the results. Information on the presence of spores, weather and crop growth stage can really help target sclerotinia sprays." Treatment Recent AHDB-funded...

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