Content related to the topic: diseases

22 May 2026

Management of Wheat dwarf virus (WDV) in cereals

Wheat dwarf virus (WDV) is spread by a relatively new leafhopper species in the UK. Find out about the pest species, virus symptoms and infection-risk management.

20 May 2026

Put soil first to support crop protection benefits

We explore how plant protection products impact the soil microbiome.

27 April 2026

Why are high doses bad news for fungicide resistance?

Ellie Dearlove explains why the best dose to counter pesticide resistance depends on whether the target is a weed, a pest or a disease.

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.

15 April 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.

10 March 2026

Use our sclerotinia alerts to target oilseed rape fungicides

Our sclerotinia infection risk alerts help you optimise sprays for more cost-effective control and to manage fungicide resistance risks in oilseed rape.

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.

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).

19 February 2026

Tackling Resistance – Northern Ireland Special

AHDB and The Voluntary Initiative unite to deliver the latest thinking on tackling pest, weed and disease resistance – helping you drive productivity, profitability and resistance management on farm.

13 January 2026

Latest fungicide performance update includes new products and efficacy warnings

Jason Pole reflects on the latest fungicide data for septoria tritici in winter wheat.