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Crop Health

    Saddle gall midge, June 2019

    Saddle gall midge Saddle gall midge is potentially a serious pest of continuous cereals such as wheat, barley and rye (but not oats), and have been seen in Scottish crops…

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    Aphids, June 2019

    Aphids The recent warm spell has triggered cereal aphids flights with several species flying into crops in the last couple of weeks.  The return to cooler wet weather will slow…

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    Potato blight starts to fight dirty

    The challenges in managing potato blight have always been the main focus on in-season fungicide programmes for potato growers.  As a mobile and aggressive pathogen, it has readily adapted itself…

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    Pests in soft fruits, May 2019

    Pests are beginning to appear on strawberries. Aphids have already been seen on strawberries outdoors and in polytunnels. Crops should be checked for pests and any treatments applied before flowering.…

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