Insecticides

High aphid numbers plagued leafy salads this summer with a predicted yield deficit of up to £10M across some parts of the UK

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

Beet moth has moved rapidly up the risk agenda for sugar beet growers following widespread and economically damaging infestations during the 2025 season