Lightleafspotforecast now reacts to winter wetness

AHDB’s improvedlightleafspotforecast now reacts to rainfall during winter to help focus crop monitoring, particularly in regions with higher predicted disease risk.

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Lightleafspotforecast now reacts to winter wetness

AHDB's improved light leaf spot forecast now reacts to rainfall during winter to help focus crop monitoring, particularly in regions with higher predicted disease risk. High winter rainfall encourages...

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