Content related to the topic: crops-grassland

28 April 2021

Symptoms of ascochyta leaf scorch (spot) in cereals

Unlike many other foliar diseases of cereals, ascochyta leaf scorch (spot) is sporadic and rarely severe.

22 July 2025

An introduction to disease resistance in cereals and oilseed rape

To reduce the intensity of fungicide programmes, take advantage of varietal disease resistance.

28 April 2021

Covered smut disease in barley and oats

Although rare in the UK, this disease can be found in crops grown repeatedly from home-saved untreated seed.

28 April 2021

Barley leaf stripe: life cycle and disease symptoms

Learn about one of the most serious seedborne diseases of barley.

28 April 2021

Database of insecticides and their effect on natural enemies

Use this database to check the impact of different active ingredients in plant protection products on beneficial insects

27 April 2021

Septoria nodorum disease symptoms in cereals

This page describes the pathogen, including its life cycle and the various symptoms seen on crops.

27 April 2021

Understanding cereal foot rots

Find out about the pathogens that cause foot roots in cereals.

6 August 2026

Seedborne diseases of cereals: Tests and thresholds

It is important to understand the quality of cereal seed intended for drilling.

28 April 2021

Can flowering seed mixes fit with an integrated approach?

Sowing flowering seed mixes in field margins or other areas of farmland can support Integrated Pest Management efforts.

28 April 2021

Flowering seed mixes and margin management

This page shows you how to choose and prepare farmland sites for flowering seed mixes and how to maintain them sustainably.

28 April 2021

Choosing the right flowering seed mix

Although a range of flowering plant seeds may be included in all flowering seed mixes, selecting a mix at random won’t necessarily give you the results you want for your crops.

28 April 2021

Why sow flowering seed mixes?

Adding non-crop floral resources to farmland can have many benefits for pollinators and natural pest enemies as well as for growers.