yellow rust

Prolonged rainfall may have delayed weed control in winter wheat this season. However, as field conditions improve, growers are encouraged to monitor weed populations

Early drilled winter wheat faces heightened disease risks, prompting experts to emphasise fungicides and elicitors to protect yields this season

Key findings from 2025 rust disease monitoring and an insight into the impact of fungicide use on disease populations were among the topics discussed at the UK Cereal Virulence Pathogen Survey annual stakeholder meeting in Cambridge

Exhibitors showcased new varieties, research and developments at this year’s Lincolnshire-based Cereals Event before it heads to Diddly Squat Farm next year

Experts say it appears to be spreading fast and will impact variety choice and disease management across the UK next season

Ongoing dry conditions have resulted in low disease pressures this year however, growers are being urged to remain on the lookout for developing infections

AHDB says possible novel variant is appearing in Recommended List trials

In the second of a three-part series looking at winter wheat, the Crop Doctors visit Herefordshire

With unusual early observations of yellow rust on several winter wheat varieties in some Recommended Lists (RL) trials mean farmers will need to monitor crops more closely

Mixing modes of action and maintaining dose rates is key to protecting fungicide efficacy