Content related to the topic: research-and-innovation

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

4 February 2026

Farm Data Exchange (FDE)

Tackling the challenges and exploring opportunities around sharing and using agri-food and environmental data across the wider agriculture industry.

21 November 2025

The strategic project that underpins confidence in UK grain safety

An AHDB initiative provides an annual snapshot of core contaminant levels in UK grain samples.

18 December 2025

Farmers and agronomists invited to join the RL team

We have issued our annual call for passionate people to join the Recommended Lists crop committees that cover cereals and oilseeds.

10 November 2025

Dairy farmers wanted for cubicle shed research

Have you upgraded your cubicle shed since 2020? Take part in a new research project exploring how modern cubicle designs are being used on UK dairy farms.