17 September 2026
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2 min read
Barley yellow dwarf virus (BYDV) should remain firmly on growers' radars this autumn, particularly where crops are drilled early and have a history of virus pressure. Last season, high BYDV levels were...
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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
Early drilling defied conventional grass-weed wisdom in autumn 2025, but favourable conditions helped deliver surprisingly good control. What lessons can growers take into another potential early-drilling season?
09 September 2026
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5 min read
