Content related to the topic: barley

4 January 2023

Management of canopy expansion and senescence in barley

Canopy size determines the proportion of sunlight intercepted and drives the accumulation of dry matter.

4 January 2023

Nitrogen supply, demand and utilisation in barley

Find out about the sources of nitrogen (N) and the crop growth stages when it is taken up.

15 September 2021

How to promote and measure root growth and distribution in cereals

How to ensure crops have well-developed root systems for optimum water and nutrient capture.

4 January 2023

Leaf emergence and tillering growth stages in barley (GS1–G2)

Find out how to optimise and protect leaves and tillers to help maximise barley yields.

27 May 2021

AHDB launches ‘Beige is Beautiful’ whole grains campaign

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) is launching a consumer marketing campaign based around a striking piece of art made entirely from whole grains.

4 January 2023

Establishment in barley: germination and emergence (GS0–GS2)

Learn how to optimise these early growth stages, which are particularly critical in barley.

12 July 2021

Management and biology of minor cereal beetles

Learn how to identify and control minor pests, including the cereal ground beetle, cereal leaf beetle and wheat shoot beetle.

12 July 2021

Identification and management of wireworms in field crops

Find out how to identify and monitor wireworms across a wide variety of crops.

12 July 2021

Minor flea beetles affecting field crops

Learn about minor flea beetles, including the Wessex, striped, turnip, adult beet and flax flea beetles.

23 July 2021

Risk factors and crop damage caused by bean seed flies

Bean seed fly larvae can damage alliums, peas, cereals, field beans, and vegetable brassicas.

13 July 2021

Life cycle and risk factors for rose–grain aphid in cereals

Learn about the rose–grain aphid and its impact on cereals.

26 July 2021

Identification and management of frit fly in cereals

Understand how three generations of frit fly each year can damage cereals such as grasses, maize and spring oats.