Crops and Soils

Weeds As crops move into later growth stages and grass weeds become visible above the crop, it is a good time to check that fields are clear of problem grass…

Managing ear disease Scotland’s long day lengths aid the high yield potential of wheat crops, and retention of green leaf area is key in maximising crop potential. Fungicides applied to…

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…

Cereal leaf beetle The slimy grubs of cereal leaf beetle have been reported on crops. The grub stage eats strips out of leaves. Most crops are usually able to cope…

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…