Content related to the topic: wheat

14 April 2026

End-use groups and specifications for milling wheat

UK wheat varieties are allocated to end-use quality groups to indicate their potential suitability for various markets. Learn about the group specifications and how you can meet them.

14 April 2026

Assessment of milling wheat varieties

Discover how our RL trials provide information on milling wheat varieties for domestic and overseas milling markets.

10 April 2026

Navigating nitrogen: Crop considerations

Fertiliser prices are on the rise. Use our products, tools and services to navigate nutrient needs for cereals and oilseeds.

7 April 2026

Planting and Variety Survey 2026 now open

Our annual Planting and Variety Survey (PVS) opens today, Tuesday 7 April. Help us build an early picture of the 2026 harvest.

31 March 2026

Arable Crop Report says prospects are very good despite wet winter

Our first Arable Crop Report of 2026 shows a mainly positive picture across the country, with winter crops reported to be very good overall.

24 March 2026

Fungicide resistance: Septoria status and spray strategies

Septoria tritici is becoming resistant to winter wheat fungicides, so growers need to understand current resistance levels and use strategies to slow its spread.

16 March 2026

Yellow rust now reported in winter wheat across the UK

Reports of yellow rust in many winter wheat varieties are coming in from across the UK. Check crops regularly and act early where needed.

11 March 2026

Cereal growers asked to help develop a new BYDV management tool

A new BYDV management tool will arrive this autumn to give farmers greater control over aphids in winter cereals – and you can help us develop it.

13 March 2026

Improved rust watch lists for wheat released

Updated winter wheat rust watch lists highlight varieties likely to suffer more yellow and brown rust than their ratings suggest.

19 February 2026

How to account for winter rainfall in nutrient management plans

Jason Pole examines the latest excess winter rainfall data and how to use it alongside our Nutrient management guide (RB209).

18 February 2026

Biofungicide performance pilot for wheat

A new trial series will provide information on the potential of biofungicides to control septoria tritici in winter wheat.

23 January 2026

Don’t guess – test: How to monitor for pesticide resistance

How to monitor for resistance to plant protection products in crop pests (insects, weeds and disease pathogens).