Ongoing dry conditions have resulted in low disease pressures this year however, growers are being urged to remain on the lookout for developing infections
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Latest modelling modelling puts spore levels of the UK’s main wheat disease, septoria, above long-term average
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As dry weather continues across much of the UK, agronomists are warning barley growers that crops are likely to face greater pressure from stress-related diseases such as ramularia
Syngenta disease expert Joe Bagshaw says it is important not to be lulled into a false sense of security thinking septoria is not going to be a problem, just because it might not be prominent at T2
Growers urged to consider strengthening crops to grow longer, deeper-seeking roots
Agronomists and farmers say positive signs are on the horizon despite slow markets
Minimal or no till may be to blame for rise in prevalence, says expert