1 October 2024

Phoma leaf spot onset variable, according to forecast

The optimum timing for phoma leaf spot sprays in oilseed rape is likely to vary widely across the UK this autumn.

21 August 2024

OSR monitoring network strengthened to help predict CSFB migration

We are monitoring cabbage stem flea beetle (CSFB) at several winter oilseed rape sites this autumn.

8 August 2024

Pre-sowing tips to tackle cabbage stem flea beetle in oilseed rape

Some tips about sowing dates and companion crops to help protect your winter oilseed rape from CSFB.

9 August 2024

How to trap a cabbage stem flea beetle

Some tips about trap crops to help protect your winter oilseed rape from CSFB.

26 July 2024

Is there a biological solution to OSR’s CSFB woes?

Using biopesticides and biocontrol agents to tackle cabbage stem flea beetle is the subject of a new PhD report

7 December 2023

The ‘Acrobat’ that juggles pyrethroids in cereals

Developing the next generation of decision support for BYDV management

21 February 2024

UKCPVS Stakeholder Event 2024

The UK Cereal Pathogen Virulence Survey (UKCPVS) has monitored cereal rusts and mildews in the UK for over 50 years, detecting and warning industry and growers of new races of disease emerging on resistant varieties. Targeted at breeders, crop scientists and technical agronomists, the stakeholder event reports on the latest UKCPVS results and features additional pathology papers.