Ramularia, resistance and ratings rally global experts Ramularia leaf spot in barley (caused by the pathogen Ramularia collo-cygni) is widespread throughout the world, reducing both yield and,
Take-all risk falls relatively rapidly after harvest, so that delaying drilling reduces the disease in second wheats. Climatic conditions before, during and after sowing, fuel the pace of the
The correct identification of ramularia in barley crops can be difficult due to its similarity to abiotic spotting and other diseases, such as mildew. So, last week AHDB held an identification course
Higher than normal levels of loose smut (caused by the fungus Ustilago nuda f.sp.hordei) are being reported in winter barley crops this year across the UK. These reports have been from certified and
Over the last few weeks, NIAB have been running some in-field disease assessment training days for trial operators. I was lucky enough to attend one of these, and it was extremely useful. We were
By Russell Price It’s nice to sit in the office looking at the beautiful rain falling outside on the now lush crops and enjoy the fact we have finally caught up with the workload, apart from an
I try to make the most of every day of the best month of the year and on Friday I certainly did with crop walking in beautiful Dorset. Septoria levels weren’t as high as I’d expected given that
At last, summer! (Spring seems to have been missed out). Farmers are out left, right, and centre getting on with work, much of which is around a month late. Yesterday, I took a look at some
After a thoroughly cold and wet day out in Lincolnshire yesterday, I’m glad, for once, to be back in the office. We visited a site with rafts of light leaf spot, symptoms of which were visible in
Hello! Welcome to my first blog. I hope to blog weekly throughout the spring to update you on crop disease levels and general life at AHDB. In my spare time I also help out with sheep, so they may get
