What to do if ground conditions limit your T0 sprays

If heavy rainfall and challenging ground conditions prevent T0 fungicide applications, industry experts advise growers to increase T1 application rates 

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What to do if ground conditions limit your T0 sprays

Recent heavy rainfall across the UK is creating difficult ground conditions with limited options for fieldwork in some areas. In North Yorkshire, agronomist Ben Boothman says the forecast presents limited...

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