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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5 min read
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6 min read
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4 min read
