Crops and Soils

Pre-harvest control of couch grass Most winter barley crops can be harvested successfully without any pre-harvest desiccation. However, if the weather remains changeable, then those crops that have uncontrolled weeds…

Pests Check the ears of wheat up to GS73 for aphids. If two-thirds of heads are infested then consider an aphicide. Bear in mind that grain aphids may well be…

The monitored commercial crop data for SRUC’s monitored crops during early July are shown in the table below. This data is generated in commercial crops in your area so is…

The monitored commercial crop data for SRUC’s monitored crops for early July are shown in the table below. This data is generated in commercial crops in your area so is…

Now is a good time to start cleaning stores in preparation for the harvest to come. Bear in mind that no pests of grain come in from the field –…

Blight risk update There have been several Hutton periods over the last week or so due to the damp humid weather. Check with AHDB Potatoes Fight against Blight regularly for…

It is still worth keeping an eye out for problem grass weeds to limit any seed return and issues in following crops. Black-grass and brome both shed significant numbers of…

Barley yellow dwarf virus (BYDV) has been seen in several winter and spring cereals this season. Aphids are slowly building up numbers on crops and volunteers. There is a risk…

The wet weather has encouraged slugs to make an appearance and many can be seen feeding on the ears of wheat. The wet weather will improve the survival of slugs…