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With limited dry weather windows, drilling progress is varied across the UK
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With high yellow rust burdens occurring early in some crops this season, growers are being advised to treat for active yellow rust, paying close attention to susceptible varieties
Progress continues across the country despite continued rainfall
Problems are mounting for growers as fieldwork is hit by further delays, the rising threat of disease and decreased yields
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After an exceptionally wet autumn and winter, spring drilling seems to be making a steady start with growers on lighter land making use of the irregular dry weather windows