Content related to the topic: barley

8 February 2021

What are the main slug species of UK crops?

How to identify the main slug species in field crops

30 June 2022

How to manage orange wheat blossom midge

Monitor for adult midges shortly before and during ear emergence

10 December 2024

Ramularia leaf spot management in barley

Ramularia leaf spot is one of the hardest diseases to manage in barley

8 November 2023

Shape the Future: FAQs

Frequently asked questions about the 2022 AHDB Shape the Future vote

11 February 2026

Crop disease glossary: A to Z of technical terms

Unleash your inner pathologist (learn to talk the language)

11 February 2026

Farmbench - Making financial sense of growing oilseed rape

Take a look at the financial performance of combinable crops over the last 4 years

23 January 2026

How to identify wheat bulb fly in cereals

Assess pest pressure to determine the best management response

18 August 2026

Barley yellow dwarf virus (BYDV) management in cereals

Learn about the main aphids that spread BYDV and how to manage their levels in crops

1 July 2026

Basic biology of the grain aphid

Learn about the grain aphid’s life cycle and the key features to help you identify it.

13 October 2025

Basic biology of the bird cherry–oat aphid

Learn about the bird cherry–oat aphid’s life cycle and the key features to help you identify it.

20 March 2025

Grain nutrient analysis and its role in management

How to carry out, analyse and use the results of grain analysis.

3 September 2020

Green manures – implications of economic and environmental benefits on rotational management

Green manures, also referred to as fertility building crops, may broadly be defined as crops grown for the benefit of the soil. This factsheet aims to help growers appreciate the financial implications of their use and the potential for computer models to help integrate them effectively into rotations.