04 February 2026
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3 min read
Transmitted by the leafhopper Psammotettix alienus, the virus has long been recognised as a damaging cereal disease in continental Europe but has received little attention in the UK. Its symptoms can...
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University of Reading trials suggest 50:50 wheat-legume intercrops could deliver higher protein and yields at 37.5% of the nitrogen rate used for a standard wheat crop
22 October 2026
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4 min read
Four agronomists assess autumn drilling progress, weighing BYDV, grass-weed and flea beetle risks against crop establishment, variety choice, herbicide timing and soil condition across their regions.
15 October 2026
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5 min read
With BYDV pressure cutting wheat yields last season, drilling date, green-bridge control and variety choice could all influence virus risk this autumn
17 September 2026
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2 min read
