Winter Wheat

October drilled crops are now approaching flag leaf fully emerged over the coming days, so the flag leaf (Leaf 1) fungicide application will be due over the coming week. Crops have grown well in the last few weeks but septoria levels are increasing in most crops at the moment.

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Control of BYDV in Spring Barley

Due to delayed planting and the presence of aphids in crops, growers are worried about managing Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus (BYDV) in spring barley this season. This concern is heightened by the presence of BYDV in some crops of winter barley. The goal is to decrease the presence of BYDV in any crop to a point where it doesn't lead to a significant decrease in yield.So what is the best way to manage BYDV in spring barley this season?

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Controlling Net Blotch in Spring Barley 

There are report of net blotch in some crops at the 2-3 leaf stage but these reports are mostly from fields where RGT Planet was grown last year.

RGT Planet has the lowest rating for net blotch (4) on the DAFM spring barley recommended list for 2024. The situation is exacerbated where the preceding crop was RGT Planet and a green bridge between existed between crops. Recent rain and current mild temperatures have created the perfect environment for the disease.

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