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In the second of a three-part series looking at winter wheat, the Crop Doctors visit Herefordshire

With unusual early observations of yellow rust on several winter wheat varieties in some Recommended Lists (RL) trials mean farmers will need to monitor crops more closely

Mixing modes of action and maintaining dose rates is key to protecting fungicide efficacy

As wheat growers prepare plans for their T1 and T2 fungicide applications in the coming weeks, experts say careful consideration is needed to maximise disease control while balancing budget constraints

Co-formulations claim to offer key protections against major cereal and oilseed rape diseases

An update on developments in UK yellow and brown rust disease populations was provided at the annual UKCPVS stakeholder meeting in Cambridge

Agronomists say T3 will be essential in controlling rusts and septoria

A new SDHI fungicide claiming to offer potency, stamina and yield benefits for a range of arable crops, including wheat and barley, has been granted authorisation into the British market

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

Results from the AHDB fungicide performance testing programme are a key tool supporting disease control planning