22 October 2026
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4 min read
Last season's mild conditions and early drilling created ideal conditions for aphids to spread barley yellow dwarf virus (BYDV), with some crops suffering far greater yield losses than growers expected,...
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Milder autumns and early drilling could extend aphid activity, increasing the risk of barley yellow dwarf virus. Ash Ellwood looks at spray timing and the role of resistant varieties in protecting yield
22 October 2026
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4 min read
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22 October 2026
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4 min read
With dry soils creating challenges for crop establishment, growers must balance moisture conservation, seed placement and establishment costs. We explore how one Worcestershire farmer is adapting his drilling approach this autumn
22 October 2026
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5 min read
