Research and Innovation

End-use groups and specifications for milling 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.

Assessment of milling wheat varieties

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.

Navigating nitrogen: Crop considerations

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.

Order your copy of RB209 2026

27 March 2026

Order your copy of RB209 2026

The AHDB Nutrient Management Guide (RB209) 2026 edition improves planning guidance for farmers.

Fungicide resistance: Septoria status and spray strategies

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.

Yellow rust now reported in winter wheat across the UK

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.

Cereal growers asked to help develop a new BYDV management tool

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.

Improved rust watch lists for wheat released

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.

Biofungicide performance pilot for wheat

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.

Dairy-Tech 2026

4 February 2026

Dairy-Tech 2026

We’re proud to be Technical Sponsors at this year’s Dairy-Tech so visit our stand to discover how we’re supporting dairy farmers, with knowledgeable staff on hand to explain how your levy is delivering real value on farm.

Sowing winter wheat late: Understanding the risks

18 February 2026

Sowing winter wheat late: Understanding the risks

Jason Pole provides an overview of sowing-date information in the winter wheat recommended list and highlights the risks associated with very late sowings.

Latest fungicide performance update includes new products and efficacy warnings

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.

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