Managing Spring Oats – June 2020

Crop growth stages from commercial crops grown in your area can be seen in the table below.

Spring Oats	Average	Maximum	Minimum
Crop Growth Stage	32.75	37	31

Data courtesy of SRUC's monitored crop projects.

Diseases

Oats are growing rapidly and T2 fungicides are due.  Mildew levels are low and the control from prothioconazole may be all that is needed.

Pests

Keep an eye out for patches of stunted growth which may be due to cereal cyst nematode (CCN) or free-living nematodes.

Specific advice on crop pesticides should be sought from your local agricultural advisor or agronomist.